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Event:
The Island Season 15, 145 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 06, 2024 |
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Galecki.
Stella staying out of range there.#CL#
Stella rushes Galecki and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Galecki lands a takedown into guard.
#SUB#
Stella has an active guard here but Galecki has managed to pass into half guard.
Galecki controlling the pace.
Galecki passes the guard and advances to mount!
Galecki landing shots from mount.
Galecki controlling from mount.
Galecki is continuing to stall.
Galecki working the ground and pound effectively.
#T1#
Stella stops Galecki from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Galecki looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Galecki sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Stella tries to hold on but Galecki pushes him away.
Galecki sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Stella looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Stella throwing hammer fists to the chest of Galecki. What's that going to do exactly?
Galecki looking to control and managing it successfully.
Let's hope that Galecki has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Galecki lands a heavy elbow.
Galecki looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Galecki with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Stella is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Galecki fails to take his opponent's back.
Stella is trying desperately to improve position.
Galecki content just to control the position here.
Stella wants to control but Galecki is having none of it.#T4#
Stella tries to reverse the position but Galecki maintains control.
Galecki tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Stella is wriggling around trying to escape.
Galecki controlling the position easily from mount.
Galecki landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Galecki working for a submission but Stella is keeping him at bay.
Galecki looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maciej Galecki dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A big right from Galecki misses. #CL#
Stella moves into range and clinches up with Galecki.#TD#
Stella drags the fight down to the ground.
Stella is adopting a defensive guard.
Stella keeping full guard, as Galecki tries to pass. #SUB#
Stella throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Galecki escapes and throws Stella's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Galecki tries to advance to mount but Stella denies him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stella gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Galecki controlling his opponent.
Stella stops Galecki from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T1#
Galecki looking to control but Stella is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Galecki takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Galecki trying to control but Stella is having none of it.
Stella tries to hold on but Galecki postures up.
Galecki lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Stella hang on?#SUB2#
Galecki swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Stella is now in Galecki's guard. A big mistake from Galecki there, giving up the dominant position!
Galecki is controlling Stella's posture.#T2#
Galecki's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Stella has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Galecki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Stella's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Galecki pulls Stella in close to prevent any damage.
Galecki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Galecki seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Galecki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#CL#
Stella forces Galecki back against the cage and clinches.
Galecki can't find room to land a body shot as Stella controls the action.
#TD#
Stella pulls guard successfully.
Galecki with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Galecki stops Stella from standing up.
Galecki with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Galecki pushing down on Stella's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Galecki trying to control the pace.
Stella moves into full guard.
Stella wants to stand and escape but Galecki is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Galecki looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Stella wants to get back to his feet but Galecki is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Maciej Galecki will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Stella takes the fight into the clinch.
Galecki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stella trying to control the position but instead, Galecki has worked for underhooks and has pushed Stella into the cage.#TD2#
Galecki has picked Stella up - he's going for a ride! Galecki dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Galecki not doing much here.
Stella is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stella throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Galecki is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Stella looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Galecki moves into full mount! Stella won't be happy about that! #T1#
Galecki sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The adventures of Galecki the control monster continue. Boring.
Stella gets back to half guard.
Galecki trying to control the pace.
Stella is trying to stand up here but Galecki is controlling him well. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Galecki works his way into full mount! #SUB2#
Galecki moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Stella has worked his arm free - good work by Stella!
Galecki controls the position.
Galecki wants to control but Stella is keeping him busy.
Stella is trying to control Galecki's posture but Galecki avoids it.
Galecki working the ground and pound.#SUB2#
Galecki working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Stella's face as Galecki controls the position. #T3#
Galecki looks up at the clock and then as Stella takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Galecki smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Stella is pushing Galecki's head away, looking to escape. Galecki manages to hold on to the position though.
Stella is not content to let Galecki control the position.
Galecki staying calm.
Stella is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Stella is working to avoid the ground and pound but Galecki connects with a decent elbow.
Stella gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Stella sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Stella is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Galecki slows the pace down in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maciej Galecki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Galecki winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Maciej Galecki!
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Maciej Galecki!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Maciej Galecki!
Maciej Galecki wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
MILF 92 Stout VS Galecki
Date: Jun 26, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Stella forces Castaneda back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Stella breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Castaneda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Stella drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Castaneda is letting Stella control him for a moment. #SU2#
Stella stands up.
Castaneda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Castaneda feints and then cracks Stella's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stella down. #CL2#
Stella closes the distance and clinches.
Stella blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Castaneda misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Stella gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stella is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Stella tries to free his leg and advance position but Castaneda is retaining full guard.
Stella passes Castaneda's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Stella thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Castaneda's head.
Castaneda knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stella on the ground.#SUB2#
Stella is trying to work for a kimura but Castaneda is defending well.
Stella looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Castaneda has hold of Stella's hands but Stella slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2#
Still in half guard, Stella seems content to control.#SUB2#
Stella is trying to work for a kimura but Castaneda is defending well.
Ground and pound from Stella.
Stella perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T3#
Castaneda pushes Stella off looking to stand but Stella dives back in and keeps control.
Castaneda is trying to control but can't.
Stella trying to mount his opponent but Castaneda defends it.
Stella performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SU2#
Stella postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Castaneda to stand up.
Castaneda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Stella on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD2#
Stella drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've been informed that Stella has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stella is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Stella makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Stella's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Stella's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Stella.
Stella trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sterling Stella dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Castaneda pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
River Castaneda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crunch! Castaneda slams his shin into Stella's torso.#TD2#
Stella scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Stella moves into full mount! Castaneda won't be happy about that!
Stella looking to control and managing it successfully.
Stella unloading with bombs!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stella controlling his opponent.
Castaneda squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Castaneda is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T1#
Stella sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Stella raining down shots from the mount!
Stella controlling from the full mount. #T2#
Stella with a couple of short strikes.
Stella is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Castaneda tries to buck Stella off but he can't manage it.
Stella controlling the position easily from mount.
Stella pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T3##SUB2#
Stella has control of Castaneda's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Castaneda regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Stella controlling from the full mount.
Let's hope that Stella has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Stella lands a big elbow. #T4##SUB2#
Stella looking for a guillotine from mount but Castaneda is having none of it.
Stella looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sterling Stella has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stella raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stella content just to control the position here.
Stella looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sterling Stella showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Castaneda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice takedown defense from Castaneda. No joy for Stella on that attempt.
Stella looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Castaneda is fending him off so far but Stella persists. Nope, Castaneda circles away and we're back to standing.
Stella has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Stella gets the takedown into side control.
Stella lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Castaneda down.
Castaneda tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Stella easily slips into full mount!
Castaneda has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castaneda has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Stella.#T1#
Stella is riding his opponent, not letting Castaneda buck him off. #SUB2#
Stella has managed to slip his arm under Castaneda's chin. This could be all over... yep, Castaneda is tapping out! Submission win for Stella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sterling Stella! |
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Event:
MILF 81 McCoy vs Roy
Date: Jun 14, 2024 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stella.
Stella has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Stella stuffs the takedown attempt from King. King gets slowly back to his feet.
Stella throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
King gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
and Stella counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Stella. #SUB#
King working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stella doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but King is tightening it up a little... Stella has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Stella reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Stella taps out! Nice BJJ there by King!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Isaiah King!
A very excited looking Isaiah King made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
MILF 79 Barber vs Galecki
Date: Jun 09, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Treyold moves into the clinch.
Treyold swings wildly with an uppercut but Stella uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stella is looking to take this one to the mat.
Knees in the clinch landing for Treyold.
Treyold is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stella slowing the pace effectively.#BC2#
Treyold manages to break the clinch.
Treyold rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stella moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stella feinted with a counter takedown.
Stella's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Stella duly obliges.
Treyold connects with a solid leg kick. #CL2#
Treyold clinches.
Stella avoiding damage as Treyold throws knees to the body.
#BC2#
Treyold breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Stella shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Stella showed some decent athleticism there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Treyold blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stella.
Treyold pushes Stella off looking to stand but Stella dives back in and keeps control.
#T1#
Stella tries to pass the half guard into mount. Treyold knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Stella stops Treyold from getting back to his feet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Treyold wants to improve his position but Stella is controlling well.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Stella throws out a loose jab but Treyold uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stella fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Treyold misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Treyold fails to land with a series of punches.
Stella throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Treyold swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Stella shoots in and drives through. Treyold sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sterling Stella. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stella fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Stella feints and as Treyold raises his hands in defense, Stella changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stella won't allow Treyold to sweep him here.
Stella tries to stand but Treyold is controlling from the bottom.
Treyold is looking to stand up but Stella isn't so interested in that idea.
Stella trying to stand up but can't free himself from Treyold's guard.
Treyold keeping moving, preventing Stella from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB2#
Treyold is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stella postures up.
Stella would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
We've been informed that Treyold has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Treyold misses with a leg kick
and Stella cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Treyold throws the kick towards the body but Stella avoids it.
Stella misses with the combination.
Despite the aggression on Treyold's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Stella looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Treyold misses with a low kick.
Treyold misses with a jab, cross combination.
Treyold pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T4#
Treyold throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stella.
Treyold looks winded!
Treyold looks to throw the jab but Stella is out of range.
Jerethan Treyold is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Treyold misses with a few strikes there.
Stella throws a series of punches but Treyold avoids them all with ease.
Stella rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Treyold moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Treyold misses with a head kick.
Stella tries to clinch there but Treyold circles away.
Treyold throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Stella counters with a shoot takedown. Treyold fights it but they end up in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stella passes into half guard.
Treyold wants to get back to his feet.
Stella lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jerethan Treyold will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD#
Stella gets a double leg takedown into Treyold's guard.
Treyold is wriggling around but Stella manages to pass to half guard.
Treyold really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stella. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#REVB#
Stella slips a nice elbow through Treyold's hands, connecting with Treyold's forehead.
Stella stops Treyold from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stella wants to get back to his feet.
Stella content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
It looks like Stella is going to stand back up.
Treyold pushes Stella off looking to stand but Stella dives back in and keeps control.
#T1#
Stella passes to full mount! #SUB#
Stella is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Treyold is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Treyold flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Stella anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Treyold and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Stella slips an arm under Treyold chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Stella has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Stella is squeezing on Treyold like an anaconda would it's prey. Treyold fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sterling Stella! |
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Event:
MILF 64 Frost vs Vargas
Date: May 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Hong misses with a body shot.
#TD#
Stella shoots in and bounces Hong off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hong wants to sweep but no luck.
Stella stands and throws Hong's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hong tries to bench press Stella off him but Stella keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stella controls the position.
Stella wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hong keeps working.
Stella looks up at the clock and then as Hong takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Stella smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#T1#
Stella wants to control but Hong is keeping him busy.
Stella is really struggling to control Hong but he's trying to hold on to the position.
A lull in the action here.
Stella is looking to take a break and control but Hong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hong sneaks back into half guard.
Stella performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hong is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Stella is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T3#
Stella wants to take a breather but Hong is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stella blocks a head kick by Hong.
Stella appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Stella blocks a head kick by Hong.
Stella looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stella manages to avoid it.
Stella doesn't manage to clinch there - Hong circles away.
Hong looks for a takedown but Stella sprawls well.#T4#
Stella darts in looking for a takedown but Hong gets double underhooks and turns Stella into the cage.
Hong is trying to drag Stella to the mat but Stella just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hong drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sterling Stella has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jun Young Hong.#BC#
Stella breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stella shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hong changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Stella seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hong throws a nice looking combination but Stella bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Stella drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hong looks winded!#SUB#
Stella thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sterling Stella dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
Stella pushes Hong up against the cage in a clinch.
Stella prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Hong drags the fight down to the ground.
Stella is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hong can do to turn this around?
Stella passes Hong's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Still in half guard, Stella seems content to control.
Stella missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stella is trying to control the action in half guard but Hong is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stella sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Stella not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Stella is looking to take a break and control but Hong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stella is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hong is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Stella is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Stella moves into the clinch successfully.
Hong trying to land knees to the body.
Hong drops down looking for an ankle pick but Stella pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#CL#
Stella rushes Hong and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hong has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Stella is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sterling Stella has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jun Young Hong.
Hong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stella is defending well for now.#BC#
Stella breaks from the clinch.
Hong shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stella as he avoids it easily.
Hong is breathing heavily.
Hong closes the distance and clinches up with Stella, looking for a takedown. Hong pushes Stella against the cage but Stella circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Stella closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Stella jumps into guard, dragging Hong to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hong throws a strike but Stella rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Stella trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sterling Stella overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stella is in close to Hong's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3#
Hong keeping moving, preventing Stella from controlling successfully.
Stella passes Hong's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ground and pound from Stella.
Hong wants to improve his position but Stella is controlling well.
Stella is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Stella winds up and cracks Hong with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Stella thows a huge punch but Hong dodges it nicely.
Stella seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Stella seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hong does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stella controlling the action here.
Stella misses with a head shot. Hong uses the momentum to regain guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sterling Stella dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Stella shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #CL2#
Stella tries to keep at a distance but Hong has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stella has Hong pressed against the cage.
Hong tries for a takedown but Stella manages to get underhooks.
#TD2#
Hong has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Stella regains guard immediately. #SUB#
Stella looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stella 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#
Stella is trying to control. Hong wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Stella perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Stella wants to stand up but Hong is controlling the position.
Hong is in trouble now - Stella has advanced to mount! #SUB#
Stella working for a guillotine from mount but Hong is in no mood to give up.
Hong keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Stella working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Hong slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
Stella prevents Hong from improving his position.
Hong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stella throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stella is trying to control. Hong wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Stella sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
Hong blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stella.
Hong tries to roll over but Stella keeps him under control.
Stella working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Hong's thigh. Hong counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Hong avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stella 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.
Stella tries to stand but Hong is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Stella throws a right hand that Hong ducks under and follows up with a left that Hong also avoids with ease.
Stella shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sterling Stella seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hong throws a body punch but Stella moves out of range.
Stella looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stella.
Hong throws a head kick that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Stella has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jun Young Hong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hong is looking for a takedown.
Sterling Stella is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hong stops a takedown attempt from Stella.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sterling Stella showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stella, 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sterling Stella! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 22, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Stella bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Stella is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Kong is trying to escape and Stella transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Kong is forced to tap! Nice work there by Stella! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sterling Stella!
The defeated Kinii Kong had this to say: 'I will be back!'. |
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