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Event:
HFA 29
Date: Dec 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Stanton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stabler.
Stabler throws a good cross that connects.
Stanton ducks under a wild hook from Stabler.
Stanton is looking for the big counter here.
Stanton takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A lazy left from Stabler finds it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stabler throws the left hand but Stanton avoids the punch easily.
Stanton takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T1#
Stabler missing with a left hand there. Stanton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stabler connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stanton's hands.
Stabler lands with a nice body punch. #KD#
Stabler drops Stanton with a beautiful combination! Stanton stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Stabler is looking for the KO!#ROC#Stanton is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Urijah Stanton has been cut.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Stabler engages and cracks Stanton with a massive lead left hook - Stanton tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Stabler is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Elliot Stabler!
An out of breath and clearly excited Elliot Stabler thanked Hype Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
TWGC 43 (205lbs, D4): Finals - Round 3
Date: Nov 03, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Reece Hartman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Elliot Stabler!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hartman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hartman is defended easily by Stabler.
Stabler changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hartman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stabler stuffs the takedown.
And Stabler tries to counter it with a takedown but Hartman pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reece Hartman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hartman shoots for a takedown but Stabler saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hartman looks for a takedown but Stabler sprawls well.
Stabler drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hartman defends it well.#CL#
Hartman moves into the clinch successfully.
Hartman prevents the takedown attempt.
#T1#
Stabler drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hartman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hartman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stabler's waist but Stabler gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hartman off to one side.
Stabler tries to counter with a clinch but Hartman shakes him off and moves away.
Hartman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Stabler holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Stabler is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hartman is looking to take this one to the mat.
Stabler is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hartman is defending well.
Hartman goes for a takedown attempt but Stabler pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hartman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stabler swivels and escapes.
Hartman shoots in but Stabler avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And Stabler tries to counter it with a takedown but Hartman pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hartman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stabler drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hartman defends it well.#T2#
Hartman shoots in but Stabler avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Elliot Stabler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hartman shoots in but Stabler avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hartman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stabler but Stabler pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stabler feints the counter takedown.
Hartman is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Stabler defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hartman.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hartman or perhaps it was just good defense by Stabler, which made it look bad.
Stabler tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hartman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stabler steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hartman.
Hartman closes the distance and clinches up with Stabler, looking for a takedown. Hartman pushes Stabler against the cage but Stabler circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stabler feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Hartman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hartman stops a takedown attempt from Stabler.
#T3#
Stabler drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hartman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stabler fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Stabler defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hartman.
Hartman shoots in and drives through. Stabler sprawls well.
Stabler is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hartman shoots in for a double leg but Stabler sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hartman dives in for a single leg takedown but Stabler sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And Stabler tries to counter it with a takedown but Hartman pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Stabler drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hartman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hartman shoots in looking for a takedown. Stabler tries to sprawl out of it but Hartman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stabler manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stabler with the counter takedown but Hartman avoids it easily.
Hartman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And Stabler tries to counter it with a takedown but Hartman pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T4#
Hartman shoots in but no luck this time.
No luck for Hartman with that takedown attempt.
Stabler with the counter takedown but Hartman avoids it easily.
Hartman darts in looking for a takedown but Stabler gets double underhooks and turns Hartman into the cage.
Stabler with the counter takedown but Hartman avoids it easily.
Hartman can't get the takedown.
Hartman is breathing heavily.
Stabler goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hartman prevents it.
Hartman is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hartman prevents the takedown attempt.
Stabler is looking for a takedown.
Hartman is pressed up against the cage. Stabler has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hartman down to the mat. Hartman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hartman shoots for a takedown but Stabler saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stabler drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hartman defends it well.
Hartman shoots and misses #CL2#
and Stabler holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hartman is trying to drag Stabler to the mat but Stabler just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T5#
Hartman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stabler gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hartman is working for takedown but Stabler is calmly controlling the position for now.
Stabler is looking for a takedown.
Stabler tries for a takedown. No joy.
Stabler goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hartman prevents it.
Stabler drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hartman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hartman shoots in looking for a takedown. Stabler tries to sprawl out of it but Hartman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stabler manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T6#
Hartman goes for a double leg but Stabler avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Stabler continues to drive forward.
Stabler tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hartman wants to take the fight to the mat but Stabler manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Stabler wants to take the fight to the mat but Hartman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Stabler prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD2#
Stabler works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hartman (0) vs (2) Stabler
Stabler content to stall in guard here.
Hartman wants to improve his position but instead Stabler has moved into half guard.
#T7#
Hartman wants to control the action here but instead Stabler manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hartman (0) vs (5) Stabler
Stabler controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hartman is looking to get to half guard.
Stabler takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T8#
Stabler trying to control but Hartman is having none of it.
Hartman tries to hold on but Stabler postures up.
Stabler wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Hartman working to try and regain half guard.
#T9#
Stabler takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Stabler trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hartman is looking to improve his position but Stabler isn't that keen on the idea.
Stabler can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hartman is looking to escape. #T10#
Stabler prevents Hartman from getting the reversal.
Stabler controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stabler fails to advance to Hartman's back.
Hartman really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T11#
Stabler controlling the position easily from mount.
Let's hope that Stabler 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.#T12#
Hartman is squirming around, avoiding Stabler's attempts to control the action.
Stabler controlling from the full mount.
Stabler tries to take his opponent's back but Hartman turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hartman (2) vs (5) Stabler
Hartman wants to control from the top but Stabler keeps moving. #T13#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Stabler holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Hartman drops back, looking for a kneebar! Stabler looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Stabler looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Stabler! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hartman (2) vs (9) Stabler#T14#
Hartman is trying to improve his position.
Hartman gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Stabler wants to work for an arm triangle but Hartman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stabler prevents Hartman from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stabler wins on points by 9 to 2.
Elliot Stabler is the new light heavyweight champion! |
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Event:
TWGC 43 (205lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2
Date: Nov 02, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Yahir Velez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Elliot Stabler!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and Phil Schofield.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Stabler stuffs the takedown.
Velez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stabler is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Velez has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Stabler counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yahir Velez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Stabler has picked Velez up - he's going for a ride! Stabler dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Velez (0) vs (2) Stabler
Stabler not doing much here.
Velez trying to get back to full guard but Stabler takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Velez (0) vs (5) Stabler
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Stabler pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T1#
Velez is working to get back to half guard.
Stabler tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Velez is trying to escape the mount but Stabler keeps good control and instead manages to take Velez's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Velez (0) vs (8) Stabler
Stabler controls the position.#T2#
Velez is really stuck here.
Velez is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Stabler.
#SUB2#
Stabler is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Velez has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Stabler really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Velez.
Velez is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T3#
What can Velez do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Stabler's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Stabler keeps control of the position as Velez tries to break free.
Stabler is riding his opponent, not letting Velez buck him off. #T4#
Stabler is hanging on to Velez's back as he tries to escape.
Stabler trying to control momentarily.
I really don't envy Velez right now.
#SUB2#
Stabler is looking for the choke from the back position but Velez is controlling his hands well. #T5#
You can see the frustration on Velez's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Stabler tries to get the hooks in deep but Velez pushed the leg off.
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.
Velez trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Stabler really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Velez.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Stabler keeps control of the position as Velez tries to break free.
Stabler is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Velez is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Velez is working hard here to advance position.#T7##SUB2#
Velez defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
I would not like to be Velez right now.
I really don't envy Velez right now.
Stabler trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Velez doesn't escape. #T8#
Velez wants to control his opponent's hands but Stabler gets his hands free.
Stabler controlling well, preventing Velez from escaping the position.
Stabler avoiding Velez 's attempts to control his hands.
Velez is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Stabler is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Stabler not allowing Velez to control his hands.
Velez is trying to break free.
#T9#
Velez rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Velez is looking to improve his position.
Stabler is controlling the pace.
Stabler prevents Velez from improving his position.#T10#
Stabler performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Stabler passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Velez! Score +3 for passing guard: Velez (0) vs (11) Stabler
Stabler avoids the attempt from Velez to control.
Velez is looking to improve his position but Stabler isn't that keen on the idea.#T11#
Stabler tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Velez can't escape the position.
#T12#
Stabler controlling from mount.
Velez is trying desperately to improve position.
Velez is squirming around, avoiding Stabler's attempts to control the action.
Stabler controlling his opponent. #T13#
Let's hope that Stabler 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.
Velez is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stabler content just to control the position here.
Velez tries to reverse the position but Stabler maintains control.#T14#
Stabler tries to control but Velez wriggling away.
Stabler content just to control the position here.
Stabler wants to take his opponent's back but Velez doesn't allow it.
Stabler avoids the attempt from Velez to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Velez prevents Stabler from taking his back.
Velez is squirming around, avoiding Stabler's attempts to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stabler wins on points by 11 to 0. |
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Event:
TWGC 43 (205lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Nov 01, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Elliot Stabler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Eldar Kurtanidze!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and James Atkins.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Kurtanidze closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Stabler (0) vs (4) Kurtanidze#SUB2#
Kurtanidze is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stabler is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Stabler tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kurtanidze wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Stabler's coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB2#
Kurtanidze tries for a kimura but Stabler is defending well.
Stabler looks to move to half guard but instead Kurtanidze has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Stabler (0) vs (6) Kurtanidze
Stabler working to try and regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stabler regains half guard.#T1#
Kurtanidze trying to control from Stabler's half guard. Stabler has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kurtanidze 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.
Kurtanidze wants to control from the top but Stabler keeps moving.
Kurtanidze wants to pass the guard but Stabler is keeping the position.
Kurtanidze stays in close to Stabler's body and controls the position.
Stabler wants to sweep but no luck.
Kurtanidze must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
Stabler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kurtanidze sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Stabler looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stabler can't keep his opponent in guard - Kurtanidze advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kurtanidze is pressing down on Stabler's thigh, looking to free his foot. Stabler is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Kurtanidze is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stabler defends it well. #T3##SUB2#
Kurtanidze is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kurtanidze is thwarting Stabler's attempts to control the position.
Stabler is looking to improve his position.
Kurtanidze trying to control from Stabler's half guard. Stabler has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kurtanidze stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stabler swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Kurtanidze wants to control from the top but Stabler keeps moving.
Kurtanidze is looking to pass into half guard but Stabler pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Stabler is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stabler (2) vs (6) Kurtanidze#SUB2#
Kurtanidze is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kurtanidze can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kurtanidze trying to control the position.
Kurtanidze is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stabler (2) vs (8) Kurtanidze#SUB2#
Kurtanidze is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T5#
Stabler trying to control here.
Stabler slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Stabler is trying to control the position but Kurtanidze postures up.
Kurtanidze trying to control but Stabler is working from the bottom. #T6#
Stabler lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stabler (4) vs (8) Kurtanidze
Stabler pushing down on Kurtanidze's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kurtanidze manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Stabler postures up.
Stabler trying to control but Kurtanidze is working from the bottom.
Kurtanidze 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.
Kurtanidze not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T7#
Stabler sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Kurtanidze is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kurtanidze trying to keep a closed guard but Stabler is proving a slippery customer.
Stabler sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kurtanidze working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Stabler has passed into half guard!
#T8#
Stabler is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Kurtanidze actively working from the bottom here.
Kurtanidze slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Stabler is stalling in the full guard.
Stabler passes Kurtanidze's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T9#
Stabler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kurtanidze keeps working.
Stabler wants to pass the guard but Kurtanidze is defending well. #SUB2#
Kurtanidze looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stabler is looking to take a break and control but Kurtanidze is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kurtanidze manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T10#
Stabler controls from within his opponent's guard.
Stabler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kurtanidze is keeping the position for now.
Stabler passes Kurtanidze's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Stabler is controlling the pace.
Kurtanidze wants to sweep but Stabler has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Stabler (7) vs (8) Kurtanidze#T11#
The referee asks Stabler politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Stabler prefers to stall for the moment though.
Kurtanidze stops Stabler from passing to mount.
Kurtanidze manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Stabler performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T12#
Kurtanidze wants to improve his position but Stabler is controlling well.
Kurtanidze wants to get back to full guard but Stabler has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Stabler (10) vs (8) Kurtanidze
Stabler has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Stabler (12) vs (8) Kurtanidze
Stabler can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kurtanidze is looking to escape.
Kurtanidze regains half guard.#T13##SUB2#
Kurtanidze looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kurtanidze manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kurtanidze looking for a sweep. Not yet Kurtanidze, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Stabler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stabler trying to control but Kurtanidze is working from the bottom.
Stabler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kurtanidze swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Kurtanidze working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stabler doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stabler manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T14##SUB2#
Kurtanidze is looking for a triangle but Stabler pushes his legs off easily.
Kurtanidze looks winded!
Stabler engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Stabler trying to control but Kurtanidze is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kurtanidze keeping full guard, as Stabler tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stabler takes the fight on points by 12 to 8. |
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Event:
TWGC 43 (205lbs, D4): New York Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Oct 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Elliot Stabler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Thiago De Lima!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Joseph Jones and Eddie Farnsworth.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
De Lima tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stabler circles away from the clinch attempt.
De Lima is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stabler is looking to counter the offense by De Lima and move into the clinch.#CL2#
De Lima clinches.
Stabler is looking for a takedown up against the cage. De Lima gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Stabler wants a takedown but no success here.
Stabler is working for takedown but De Lima is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elliot Stabler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Lima gets underhooks to prevent Stabler's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stabler is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
De Lima pulls Stabler into guard.
Stabler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Lima 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.#T1##SUB2#
De Lima looking for a guillotine here but Stabler defends easily.
#SUB2#
De Lima is looking for a triangle but Stabler pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
De Lima had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stabler defends it easily.
Stabler wants to pass the guard but De Lima is keeping the position.
Stabler controlling from the top position. #T2#
Stabler slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Stabler (3) vs (0) De Lima
De Lima struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Stabler tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Stabler passes to full mount! That's big trouble for De Lima! Score +2 for reaching mount: Stabler (5) vs (0) De Lima
Stabler fails to take his opponent's back. #SUB#
Stabler has hold of De Lima's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and De Lima manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#T3#
De Lima is looking to get to half guard.
Stabler controlling the pace for now.
De Lima is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Stabler has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Stabler (8) vs (0) De Lima
Stabler has good solid back control here.
De Lima trying to control the position but Stabler manages to sink in the hooks. #T4#
Stabler biding his time, looking for the opening.
Stabler is looking to control De Lima but De Lima is wriggling around and keeping busy.
De Lima rolls, trying to escape but Stabler keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Stabler looking for the choke from the back.
Stabler keeps control of the position as De Lima tries to break free.
De Lima staying busy and making it hard for Stabler to control.
I would not like to be De Lima right now.
#SUB#
De Lima preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Stabler. #T5#
Stabler is not going to allow De Lima to sit and survive in this position.
Stabler trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
De Lima holding on to Stabler's left wrist, preventing the choke. #SUB#
Stabler has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, De Lima has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
De Lima tries to break free.
#T6##SUB#
Stabler has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Stabler looking to break De Lima's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. De Lima remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Stabler will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
De Lima is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Stabler really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for De Lima.
De Lima trying to control the action but Stabler just sinks the hooks in.
Stabler controlling from the back.#T7#
Stabler avoiding De Lima 's attempts to control his hands.
Stabler is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Stabler's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Stabler controlling well, preventing De Lima from escaping the position.
Stabler biding his time, looking for the opening.
De Lima is really stuck here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T8#
De Lima manages to reverse the position and now he's in Stabler's guard. Nice work there by De Lima.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stabler (8) vs (2) De Lima
Stabler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
De Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Stabler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Lima looking to sit in guard and control but Stabler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stabler (10) vs (2) De Lima#T9##SUB2#
De Lima looking for a guillotine here but Stabler defends easily.
Stabler controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Stabler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Lima swivels though and keeps the full guard.
De Lima tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stabler's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
De Lima looking for a guillotine here but Stabler defends easily.
#SUB2#
De Lima is looking for a triangle but Stabler pushes his legs off easily.
#T10#
Stabler is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Stabler preventing the sweep.
Stabler trying to control but De Lima is working from the bottom.
Stabler pushing down on De Lima's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Stabler is taking a breather. De Lima says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
De Lima is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stabler pulls his head out easily.
Stabler wants to free his trapped foot but De Lima is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T11#
Stabler keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
De Lima looking for subs from the bottom but Stabler mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Stabler (13) vs (2) De Lima
De Lima gets back to half guard.
Stabler is taking a breather. De Lima says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Stabler seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but De Lima does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T12##SUB2#
De Lima looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stabler is thwarting De Lima's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stabler works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Stabler (16) vs (2) De Lima
Stabler content just to control the position here.
Stabler continues to stall.#T13#
De Lima is trying to escape the mount.
Stabler wants to take De Lima's back here but De Lima is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
De Lima is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Stabler controlling from mount.
Stabler is looking to work his way around to De Lima's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Stabler controlling the position easily from mount.
De Lima is looking to improve his position but Stabler isn't that keen on the idea.#T14#
Stabler looking to control and managing it successfully.
De Lima tries to hold on but Stabler pushes him away.
De Lima can't escape the position.
Stabler looking to control and managing it successfully.
Stabler avoids the attempt from De Lima to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Lima is wriggling around trying to escape.
Stabler tries to control but De Lima wriggling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stabler takes the fight on points by 16 to 2. |
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Event:
TWGC 43 (205lbs, D4): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 23, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Magomed Gadzhimagomedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Elliot Stabler!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jonathan Paton and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Stabler fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Stabler forces Gadzhimagomedov back against the cage and clinches.
Gadzhimagomedov is trying to pull guard but Stabler has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Stabler has clasped his hands together around Gadzhimagomedov's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gadzhimagomedov (0) vs (4) Stabler
Stabler trying to control the action but Gadzhimagomedov is working from the bottom.
Stabler tries to advance to mount but can't.
Gadzhimagomedov is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gadzhimagomedov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gadzhimagomedov is looking to improve his position.
Stabler moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gadzhimagomedov (0) vs (7) Stabler#T1#
Stabler works to advance to full mount. Gadzhimagomedov defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gadzhimagomedov (0) vs (9) Stabler
Gadzhimagomedov tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2#
Stabler looking to secure an arm triangle but Gadzhimagomedov defends it well. #SUB2#
Stabler looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB2#
Gadzhimagomedov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Stabler.
Stabler wants to take his opponent's back but Gadzhimagomedov doesn't allow it. #T2##SUB2#
Gadzhimagomedov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Stabler.
Gadzhimagomedov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gadzhimagomedov tries to get out of the position.
Stabler moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Gadzhimagomedov (0) vs (12) Stabler#SUB2#
Gadzhimagomedov defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Stabler's arms.
Stabler trying to control.#SUB2#
Stabler is persistently looking for the submission but Gadzhimagomedov is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Stabler looking for the choke but no joy. #T3##SUB2#
Stabler has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Gadzhimagomedov has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Stabler is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Gadzhimagomedov defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Stabler is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Gadzhimagomedov has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Stabler is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Gadzhimagomedov defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T4##SUB2#
Stabler is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Gadzhimagomedov knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Gadzhimagomedov for a finish. #SUB2#
Stabler is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Gadzhimagomedov has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Stabler is persistently looking for the submission but Gadzhimagomedov is defending it well.
Gadzhimagomedov tries to escape but Stabler has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T5##SUB2#
Stabler is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Gadzhimagomedov defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Gadzhimagomedov rolls, trying to escape but Stabler keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Gadzhimagomedov is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Stabler's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB2#
Stabler is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Gadzhimagomedov is defending well though. Stabler let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Stabler is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Gadzhimagomedov defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T6##SUB2#
Stabler is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Gadzhimagomedov is defending well though. Stabler let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Stabler tightening his grip on Gadzhimagomedov, looking for the choke.
Gadzhimagomedov tries to roll but Stabler sticks to his back.
#T7##SUB2#
Stabler patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Stabler is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Stabler working for a choke but Gadzhimagomedov is defending well. #SUB2#
Stabler is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Gadzhimagomedov can't escape the position.
#T8##SUB2#
Stabler is looking for the choke from the back position but Gadzhimagomedov is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Stabler is looking for the choke from the back position but Gadzhimagomedov is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Stabler working for the choke. #SUB2#
Gadzhimagomedov preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Stabler. #SUB2#
Stabler is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Gadzhimagomedov knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Gadzhimagomedov for a finish. #SUB2#
Stabler working for a choke but Gadzhimagomedov is defending well. #SUB2#
Stabler looking to break Gadzhimagomedov's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Gadzhimagomedov remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Stabler will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T9#
You can see the frustration on Gadzhimagomedov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Gadzhimagomedov is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Gadzhimagomedov fending off the submission attempt from Stabler. #SUB2#
Stabler has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Gadzhimagomedov has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T10##SUB2#
Stabler patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Stabler has the hooks in. Gadzhimagomedov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Stabler is persistently looking for the submission but Gadzhimagomedov is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Stabler patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Gadzhimagomedov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stabler on the ground.#SUB2#
Stabler seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Gadzhimagomedov's chin but Gadzhimagomedov turns very nicely into Stabler's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Gadzhimagomedov.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gadzhimagomedov (2) vs (12) Stabler#SUB2#
Gadzhimagomedov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stabler has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gadzhimagomedov has managed to get both his arms back between Stabler's legs - danger averted.#T11#
Gadzhimagomedov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Gadzhimagomedov (5) vs (12) Stabler
Gadzhimagomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stabler keeps working.
Stabler manages to get back to half guard.
Stabler manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Stabler looking for subs off his back but Gadzhimagomedov has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T12#
Gadzhimagomedov is pressing down on Stabler's thigh, looking to free his foot. Stabler is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stabler moves into full guard.
Gadzhimagomedov wants to control from the top but Stabler keeps moving. #T13##SUB2#
Stabler is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Stabler looking for a guillotine here but Gadzhimagomedov defends easily.
Stabler keeping moving, preventing Gadzhimagomedov from controlling successfully. #T14##SUB2#
Stabler escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gadzhimagomedov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Stabler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gadzhimagomedov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gadzhimagomedov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gadzhimagomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stabler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gadzhimagomedov wants to control from the top but Stabler keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stabler wins on points by 12 to 5. |
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Event:
HFA 17
Date: Sep 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Stabler throws a lazy right hand but Park sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Park jabs Stabler to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stabler misses with the combination.
Park moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#It looks like Elliot Stabler has been cut.
Stabler wants to clinch but Park slips to the side#TD#
and Park counters with a single leg into guard. Stabler didn't expect that.
Park passes Stabler's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Park is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Stabler is not content to let Park control the position.#SUB#
Park seems to be working for a kimura but Stabler defends the submission attempt.#T1##SUB#
Park is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Park is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Park wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stabler keeps working.
Stabler wants to improve his position but Park is controlling well.
Park content to control rather than advance.
Park prevents Stabler from improving his position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Park is thwarting Stabler's attempts to control the position.
Park trying to control from half guard but Stabler is working away.
Stabler wants to get back to full guard.
Stabler gets back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stabler lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Stabler with a flurry of punches that miss.
Park looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stabler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Park on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Park tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Park wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Stabler stopping the sweep attempt from Park.#SUB#
Park is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stabler is aware though and is defending well.
Stabler postures up in Park's guard and throws a big left but Park blocks it.
Stabler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Park working for a triangle but Stabler defends it easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stabler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Park looking for a guillotine here but Stabler defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stabler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Park looking to control.
#T4#
Stabler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stabler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Park works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stabler throws a big right hand that misses.
Stabler throwing strikes from guard but Park blocks nicely.
Stabler trying to control the position from guard on top but Park is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stabler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Stabler drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stabler jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Stabler thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Park is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stabler defends well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stabler throws a big right hand that misses.
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 Elvis Park will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Elliot Stabler's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Park goes for a double leg but Stabler avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Stabler continues to drive forward.
Stabler is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Park with a body shot.
Park jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stabler walks away with a smile on his face. Park gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Stabler fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stabler throws a head kick but Park moves out of range.
Park throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Park staying out of range there.
Elvis Park is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sloppy strikes from Stabler. Those never looked like landing.
Stabler is looking to clinch but Park is avoiding it.
Stabler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stabler throws a right hand that misses
and Park counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Stabler darts in and clinches Park up against the cage.
Stabler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Park keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stabler's efforts to push away.
Park is trying to pull guard but Stabler turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elvis Park. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##TD#
Park pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Park is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stabler defends well.#SUB#
Park throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stabler stands and throws Park's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Stabler thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Stabler working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Park manages to get back to half guard.#T2#
Stabler is thwarting Park's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Park actively working from the bottom here.
Stabler throwing shots but Park is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Park looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stabler sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Park defending well though.
Stabler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Park keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Park actively working from the bottom here.
Park trying to hold on to Stabler's head to control him but Stabler postures up.
#T3#
Park blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stabler.
Park wants to get back to full guard but Stabler has passed into side control.
Park is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Stabler tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Stabler has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Park tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stabler working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Stabler tries for a kimura but Park is defending well.
Park tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
Park wants to control but Stabler postures up.
An elbow from Stabler crashes against the mat.
Park manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Stabler regains full guard. Nicely done.
Park trying to move into half guard but instead Stabler has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Stabler stands and throws Park's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Park isn't going anywhere.
Stabler sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Park is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stabler tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Park manages to work his way to half guard, despite Stabler's best efforts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stabler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Elliot Stabler has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stabler seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Park does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elliot Stabler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Elliot Stabler's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A jab from Stabler misses.
As Stabler looks to move away, Park throws a big counter combo but Stabler just gets out of the way.
Park throws a jab but it's blocked by Stabler.
Stabler misses with a hook.
Park bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Elvis Park is winning the standup battle so far.
Stabler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Park.
Park throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#TD#
Park shoots in and bounces Stabler off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Stabler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Park trying to control the position from guard on top but Stabler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Park advances to half guard.
Stabler felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Stabler is looking for a sweep. Park is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1##SUB#
Park is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stabler is just riding it out for now. Park eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Park is trying to work for a kimura but Stabler is defending well.
Park wants to pass the guard but Stabler is defending well.
Stabler is trying to get back to full guard.
Park trying to control from Stabler's half guard. Stabler has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T2#
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.
Park looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Park drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Stabler manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Park has Stabler in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Park escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stabler gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stabler has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Park is proving hard to escape from.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stabler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3##SUB#
Park looking for a guillotine here but Stabler defends easily.
#SUB#
Park working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stabler doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stabler manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stabler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stabler with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Stabler is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Park is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stabler defends well.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stabler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Stabler postures up in Park's guard and throws a big left but Park blocks it.
Stabler postures up in Park's guard and throws a big left but Park blocks it. #SUB#
Park is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Stabler has his hands clasped together but Park extends and breaks Stabler's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Park.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Elvis Park! |
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Event:
HFA 12
Date: Aug 10, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Stabler gets a clinch.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Stabler forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Stabler slowing the pace effectively.
Still in the clinch, Stabler scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stabler working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Stabler won't allow it.
Diaz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Stabler avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nile Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right hand to the body from Stabler.
Diaz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stabler works on Diaz's body with a couple of short punches.
Stabler working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stabler works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stabler lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Stabler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stabler lands a glancing blow to the side of Diaz's head.#CUT2#It looks like Nile Diaz has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stabler circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Diaz to the canvas! Diaz doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Stabler keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elliot Stabler! |
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Event:
HFA 7
Date: Jul 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Stabler connects with a single shot there.#TD2#
Wilcox gets the takedown into side control.
Wilcox looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Stabler prevents Wilcox from improving position.
Wilcox is still trying to improve position.
Stabler tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stabler's coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Stabler trying to remain calm as Wilcox controls from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stabler is looking for a sweep.
Wilcox controls the position.#T1#
Stabler is looking to reverse the position.
Wilcox is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Stabler will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Stabler gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Wilcox seems to be working for a kimura but Stabler defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilcox is looking to advance position but Stabler won't allow it. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wilcox passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Stabler!
Wilcox takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Stabler is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wilcox content just to control the position here. #T3#
Stabler is desperately trying to improve his position but Wilcox has a good base and remains in mount.
Stabler regains half guard.
Wilcox seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Stabler wants to control but Wilcox is keeping busy.
Wilcox controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Wilcox is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Well, if Wilcox 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.
Stabler is trying to stand up here but Wilcox is controlling him well.
Wilcox trying to mount his opponent but Stabler defends it.
Wilcox with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wilcox moves into full mount! Stabler won't be happy about that!
Wilcox takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Wilcox dominated that round.
That's time! Stabler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD2#
Wilcox closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wilcox is controlling the pace.
Thomas Wilcox has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Wilcox looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Stabler trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilcox is taking a breather. Stabler says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T1#
Stabler is looking to improve his position.
Stabler trying to control but Wilcox postures up.
Wilcox has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stabler tries to get to full guard but Wilcox has control of the leg.
Wilcox content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Wilcox wants to advance to full mount but Stabler doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Stabler wants to sweep here but Wilcox controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Stabler throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stabler can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wilcox controls the pace.
Wilcox looking to pass the guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Wilcox won't allow Stabler to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wilcox goes for a double leg but Stabler avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Stabler continues to drive forward.#T3##TD2#
Wilcox closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Stabler's guard.
Wilcox looking to pass the guard.
Wilcox keeps trying to improve his position.
Stabler wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Wilcox passes into half guard.
Wilcox content to control rather than advance.
Wilcox passes to side control.
Stabler is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T4#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Stabler is trying to control but can't.
Still in half guard, Wilcox seems content to control.#SUB2#
Wilcox is working for a submission of some sort.
Wilcox controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Wilcox seems to be looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Wilcox showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Stabler just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
Wilcox scores with a takedown into Stabler's guard.
Stabler controls Wilcox momentarily but Wilcox frees himself. #SUB#
Stabler is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wilcox slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wilcox pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stabler is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stabler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stabler 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.#T1#
Wilcox 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.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Wilcox looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Stabler working for a triangle but Wilcox defends it easily.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Wilcox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stabler was well out of range. Poor timing from Wilcox.
Stabler throws a hook to the side of Wilcox's head but Wilcox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wilcox tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Stabler defends well and Wilcox ends up having to push Stabler into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wilcox moves out of range as Stabler strikes.
Stabler lands with a cross.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wilcox.
Wilcox on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2#
Stabler sizes up Wilcox with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wilcox fails with a takedown attempt.
Elliot Stabler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Wilcox.
Wilcox shoots in looking for a takedown. Stabler tries to sprawl out of it but Wilcox keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stabler manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Wilcox.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Wilcox goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Stabler rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Wilcox's guard! Nice work there by Stabler!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wilcox holds on and takes a little breather.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3#
Stabler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wilcox avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stabler stopping the sweep attempt from Wilcox.#SUB2#
Wilcox is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stabler defends well.
Stabler throwing strikes from guard but Wilcox blocks nicely.
Wilcox working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stabler. #SUB2#
Wilcox is looking for a triangle but Stabler pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Wilcox looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4#
Wilcox pulls Stabler in close to prevent any damage.
Wilcox is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wilcox utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stabler slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wilcox sneaks back into half guard.
Wilcox wants to control but Stabler is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Stabler connects with a nice short shot to Wilcox's temple.
Wilcox is looking for a sweep. Stabler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Elliot Stabler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thomas Wilcox is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wilcox has his hands clasped together around Stabler's back. He's all about the action.
Wilcox blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stabler.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elliot Stabler showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wilcox 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Wilcox! |
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Event:
HFA 205 R1
Date: May 31, 2024 |
#R1#
Steppingstone Bonkers Iv throws out a powerful jab.
Stabler has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Steppingstone Bonkers Iv finds it's way round the side to connect with Stabler's head. #TD#
Stabler closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Stabler takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Stabler landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Stabler scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Steppingstone Bonkers Iv has hold of Stabler's hands but Stabler slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Stabler wants to work for an arm triangle but Steppingstone Bonkers Iv is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
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!
Ground and pound from Stabler. #SUB#
Stabler seems to be looking for submissions.
Steppingstone Bonkers Iv is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Stabler scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Stabler lands a nice short elbow.
Stabler is looking to advance position but Steppingstone Bonkers Iv won't allow it.
Steppingstone Bonkers Iv is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Stabler scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1#
Steppingstone Bonkers Iv blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stabler.
Stabler working Steppingstone Bonkers Iv over with strikes.
Stabler trying to pass the guard but Steppingstone Bonkers Iv defending well. #SUB#
Stabler is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Steppingstone Bonkers Iv sees it coming and defends easily.
Stabler is nestled in close to Steppingstone Bonkers Iv, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Stabler controlling the pace.
Steppingstone Bonkers Iv wants to get back to his feet.
#T2##SUB#
Stabler is working for a submission of some sort.
Stabler working the head and body with strikes.
Stabler working the head and body with strikes.
Stabler drops an elbow to the side of Steppingstone Bonkers Iv's head.
Stabler scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stabler is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Stabler lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Stabler wants to pass to mount but Steppingstone Bonkers Iv is defending the position. #SUB#
Stabler seems to be working for a kimura but Steppingstone Bonkers Iv defends the submission attempt.#T3##SUB#
Stabler seems to be working for a kimura but Steppingstone Bonkers Iv defends the submission attempt.
Steppingstone Bonkers Iv has hold of Stabler's hands but Stabler slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ground and pound from Stabler.
Stabler working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nice strikes from Stabler there.
Stabler looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Steppingstone Bonkers Iv with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Stabler scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Steppingstone Bonkers Iv really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stabler. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Stabler is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Stabler is working for a kimura but Steppingstone Bonkers Iv is defending it quite comfortably.
#T4##SUB#
Stabler maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Steppingstone Bonkers Iv could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Stabler has cracked it and Steppingstone Bonkers Iv is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Stabler!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Elliot Stabler! |
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