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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
HSF 6: The End
Date: Jan 12, 2019 |
#R1# Faison lands a right hook to the body.
Zullu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Faison connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zullu's hands. Faison's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zullu under the eye.#ROC# Zullu is rocked! Faison sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Zullu's defenses. It connects perfectly with Zullu's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Azie Faison!
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Event:
HSF 6: The End
Date: Jan 12, 2019 |
#R1# Prime with a poor takedown letting Edwards counter with a right hand. Prime has his takedown stuffed and Edwards counters with a one-two to the body. Prime shoots in looking for a takedown. Edwards tries to sprawl out of it but Prime keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Edwards manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Edwards is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hoptimus Prime. That's going to take a lot out of him. Edwards throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Prime tries for a takedown but Edwards circles away easily and Edwards counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2# It looks like Hoptimus Prime has been cut. Prime tries for a takedown but Edwards circles away easily and Edwards cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Prime is breathing heavily. Prime walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#KD2# Edwards drops Prime with a beautiful combination! Prime stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Edwards is looking for the KO!#ROC2# Prime is rocked! 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! Edwards grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Prime takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Edwards cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Parnell Edwards! A very excited looking Parnell Edwards rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
HFS 5:
Date: Dec 29, 2018 |
#R1# Hamed misses with the combination.
Hamed looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Stokes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hamed's head. Stokes connects with a jab. Hamed closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Stokes lands a nice looking body kick. Stokes scores with a nice head shot. Stokes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Stokes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hamed, pushing him back against the cage. A left hand lands to the body for Stokes.
Hamed's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC# Hamed is rocked! Stokes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Hamed is still on wobbly legs! Can Stokes finish him?#T1# Stokes dips a shoulder and cracks Hamed with a mighty uppercut! Hamed falls back against the cage and Stokes unloads with a barrage of strikes! Hamed is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Stokes screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Flukey Stokes! Flukey Stokes was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
HFS 5:
Date: Dec 29, 2018 |
#R1# Donato is looking to take this fight into the clinch. A lazy left from Edwards finds it's target.#CL2# Donato closes the distance and pushes Edwards back into the cage. Edwards leaning his opponent against the cage. A short right from Edwards. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Edwards blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Edwards. Edwards lands a shoulder strike. Edwards works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Edwards as Donato tries to tie him up. #BC# Edwards breaks from the clinch.
Donato moves away from the strike by Edwards. #T1# Edwards throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Donato stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Edwards with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Edwards lands a jab. Donato moves to clinch but Edwards breaks away and Edwards counters with a good low kick that Donato was not able to check. We've been told by Edwards's head coaches at Rīga that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Edwards misses with a double jab.
Donato is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#KD# Edwards lands a big head kick that sends Donato tumbling to the mat! Edwards takes a step backwards and waves Donato back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC# Donato is rocked! 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! Edwards cracks Donato with a left hook right on the temple and Donato goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Edwards lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Donato is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Parnell Edwards! Parnell Edwards retains his light heavyweight title! Parnell Edwards decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
HFS 3:
Date: Dec 15, 2018 |
#R1# Ripa throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Ripa misses with a hook. Edwards ducked under it nicely. #KD# Edwards lands a big head kick that sends Ripa tumbling to the mat! Edwards takes a step backwards and waves Ripa back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT# It looks like Django Ripa has been cut. Ripa misses the shot to the body. Edwards looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Edwards lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#ROC# Ripa is rocked! We've been told by Edwards's head coaches at Compton that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ripa leaves his chin hanging out and Edwards seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Ripa crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Parnell Edwards! Parnell Edwards is the new light heavyweight champion! Parnell Edwards decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
HSF 1: Beginning
Date: Nov 17, 2018 |
#R1# A solid leg kick lands there for Edwards.
A chopping leg kick lands by Edwards. Edwards throws a nice outside leg kick. Edwards jabs Kuukas right on the nose. Kuukas blinks but takes it well. Edwards lands a head shot. Edwards swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kuukas counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Edwards feints and then cracks Kuukas 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kuukas down. Donk. Edwards catches Kuukas right on the button with a cross.#ROC# Kuukas is rocked! Edwards lands with a right and another and another! Kuukas is in big trouble! Edwards lands again and this time it's lights out for Kuukas ! A quality knockout there for Edwards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Parnell Edwards! Parnell Edwards took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Event:
UCF 14
Date: Oct 31, 2018 |
#R1# Roach misses with a right hand and Stokes counters with a leg kick. Stokes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stokes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Roach misses with a two punch combination.
Stokes walks into a jab. Roach throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stokes counters with a leg kick. Roach throws a combination that misses and Stokes counters with a low kick, right behind Roach 's knee. Roach just misses with a punch to the body.
Stokes appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. A head kick from Stokes lands but Roach takes it in his stride. Stokes staying out of range there. It looked like Stokes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Roach looks to score with a jab to the body but Stokes is just out of range. Stokes throws a quick counter kick to the body but Roach avoids it. Roy Roach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A kick lands to the mid section there for Stokes. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Stokes misses with a head kick.
Roach throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stokes counters with an outside leg kick.
Stokes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roach.
Roach misses with an uppercut
and Stokes counters with a good low kick that Roach was not able to check. #T1# A good leg kick by Stokes. A nice leg kick lands there from Stokes. Roach throws a poor cross that misses
and Stokes counters with a thumping low kick. Roach ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Stokes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Roach looks to land a right hand but Stokes moved out of range. Roach throws a right hand that misses
and Stokes counters with a nice leg kick. Roach just misses with a punch to the body.
Stokes lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. A big left from Roach misses. It appears Stokes was looking to counter with a kick there. Roach throws a sloppy body shot
and Stokes counters with a left to the body. Roach looks to score with a jab to the body but Stokes is just out of range. Stokes lands a nice looking body kick. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Stokes takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2# Stokes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Roach moves out of range of the body kick. Roach takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Roach swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stokes counters with a body kick. Sloppy strikes from Roach. Those never looked like landing. Stokes jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Roach lands the left hand. Danga de danga de dang - Roach scores with a four punch combination! Roach misses with a two punch combination.
And Stokes counters with a quick kick to the body but Roach blocks it. Stokes connects with a leg kick. Roach looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Roach shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Stokes eats them both and turns towards Roach to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Stokes moves out of range of the strikes. Roach scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stokes doesn't seem bothered though. Roach throws out a loose jab but Stokes uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3# Stokes throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Stokes delivers a nice body kick. Roach misses with an uppercut. Roach scores with a one two! Stokes had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Roach misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Roach looks winded! Roach throws a right hand that misses
and Stokes counters with an inside leg kick. Roach throws a big shot that misses. Roach misses with an uppercut
and Stokes counters with a low kick, right behind Roach 's knee. Roach takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Stokes fakes the leg kick and cracks Roach in the body. Roach throws a poor cross that misses
and Stokes counters with a leg kick. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Stokes throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Stokes thumps Roach with a low kick.#T4# A nice inside leg kick there by Stokes. That's going to slow Roach down. Stokes throws a nice inside leg kick. Stokes scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Roach swings widly with a right hand
letting Stokes counter with a right hand. Stokes slips a jab from Roach. Roach scores with a nice strike. Roach throws an off balance right hand
and Stokes counters with a body kick that stops Roach in his tracks momentarily. A slow jab from Roach misses its intended target. Roach misses the jab. Stokes throws a quick counter kick to the body but Roach avoids it. Roach's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Roach misses with a right hand and Stokes counters with a nice uppercut. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Roach misses with a hook
and Stokes counters with an outside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stokes.
Roach lands a lovely overhand right. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Flukey Stokes dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Roach misses with a combination
and Stokes counters with a nice leg kick. Stokes has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Roach misses with a straight left. A solid leg kick lands there for Stokes.
Roach throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stokes counters with a thumping low kick. Roach missing with a left hand there. Stokes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Stokes tried to counter with a leg kick but Roach avoided it. Stokes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Roach. Roach keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A shot to the body from Roach misses and Stokes counters with a thumping low kick. Roach throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stokes counters with a good low kick that Roach was not able to check. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stokes lands a leg kick that knocks Roach off balance momentarily. Stokes misses with an attempted mid kick.
Roach misses with a combination
and Stokes counters with a nice low kick that buckles Roach's knee momentarily.#T1# Stokes lets loose with a powerful body kick. Roach will feel that in the morning. Roach is breathing heavily. Stokes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Roach throws out the jab. A telegraphed right hand from Roach misses the target. Stokes throws a quick counter head kick but Roach was just out of range. Stokes explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Roach throws a series of punches but Stokes avoids them all with ease. Stokes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Roach has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Stokes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Roach's sensitive parts. Stokes feints and then cracks Roach's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Roach down. Stokes throws a nice outside leg kick. Roach throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stokes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Stokes moves out of range of the strikes. Roach moves into range and connects with a jab. Roach throws a poor cross that misses
and Stokes counters with a nice leg kick. Roy Roach is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Roach throws a combination that misses and Stokes counters with a good low kick that Roach was not able to check. Stokes thumps Roach with a low kick. Stokes feints and then cracks Roach's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Roach down. Roach throws a body shot but no joy. Roach chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stokes can pounce on him.
Roach takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Roach moves out of range as Stokes throws a body kick.
Roach misses with a hook. Stokes ducks under a wild hook from Roach. Roach takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Stokes lets loose with a powerful body kick. Roach will feel that in the morning. Roach misses with a body shot.
Stokes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roach can do to turn this around? Roach throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stokes. #T3# Roach takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stokes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roach.
Stokes throws a quick counter kick to the body but Roach avoids it. Roach throws an off balance right hand
enabling Stokes to counter with a crisp jab. Roach throws out a loose jab but Stokes uses good head movement to avoid it. Roach has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Stokes. Roach chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stokes can pounce on him.
Stokes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Roach. Stokes is looking to counter with a body kick. Roach throws a poor cross that misses
and Stokes makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Flukey Stokes is winning the standup battle so far. Stokes moves out of range as Roach strikes. Stokes appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Roach misses with a hook to the body
and Stokes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Roach takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Stokes lands with a good body shot. A slapping body kick lands there for Stokes. Roach walks forward, straight into a front kick from Stokes.#T4# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Stokes connects with a leg kick. Roach looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Stokes delivers a nice body kick. Stokes lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Stokes thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Roach if he has to take too many more of those.
Stokes throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Roach takes a kick to the side of the head. Roach steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Stokes. That one must have hurt. Roach takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Stokes lets loose with a powerful body kick. Roach will feel that in the morning. Both fighters circling a little - Stokes finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Stokes stuns Roach with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Roach on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Sloppy strikes from Stokes. Those never looked like landing. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Flukey Stokes dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Stokes misses with a body kick. Roach looks to throw the jab but Stokes is out of range. Roach punishes Stokes's body with a nice straight punch. Stokes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Stokes scoring well with a low kick there.
Roach catches Stokes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Roach tries to clinch and Stokes counters with a stiff right hand. Stokes lands a nice looking body kick. Roach falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stokes counters with a leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Roach walks forward, straight into a front kick from Stokes. Stokes lands with a hook. Roach tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Roach throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1# Roach takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Roach takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Roach misses with an uppercut
and Stokes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Roach misses with a wild combination.
A good leg kick by Stokes. Roach throws a hook but Stokes blocks it. That kick from Stokes tenderised Roach's leg. Roach is trying to keep his angry face on. Roach looks to land a right hand but Stokes moved out of range. Stokes jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Stokes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Roach throws a right hand that misses
and Stokes counters with an inside leg kick. Roach lands a two punch combo.
Stokes moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#T2# The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Stokes lands with a nice body kick. A jab from Stokes finds it's way through Roach's defenses. Roach avoids a kick to the body.
Stokes swings away with a leg kick that misses. Roach misses with a wild combination.
And Stokes counters with a quick kick to the body but Roach blocks it. Roach connects with a jab. Roy Roach has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Stokes thows a body kick. Roach tries to catch it but that hurt him. Stokes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Nice body kick there by Stokes. Stokes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Roach.#T3# Roach walks forward, straight into a front kick from Stokes. Roach jabbing away but nothing is landing. And Stokes counters with a quick kick to the body but Roach blocks it. Roach misses with an uppercut
and Stokes counters with a good low kick that Roach was not able to check. Roach throws a jab but it's blocked by Stokes. Roach throws a combination that misses and Stokes counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Stokes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Stokes lands a front kick. Roach falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stokes counters with a low kick, right behind Roach 's knee. You can see that Roach has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks Stokes lands with a kick to the ribs.
Stokes scores with a spinning back kick! Stokes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Roach misses with a combination
and Stokes makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T4# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Stokes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Roach throws an off balance right hand
and Stokes counters with a slapping leg kick. Stokes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Roach. That did some damage! Stokes connects with an inside leg kick. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stokes.
Roach tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Jab, jab by Roach - just one landing. Roach throws a right and a left that both miss. Roach rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stokes makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Roach misses with a series of wild punches.
And that's the end of the fight! Flukey Stokes showed his dominance in that final round. Well Stokes has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27 Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27 Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Flukey Stokes! Flukey Stokes retains his middleweight title! Flukey Stokes tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
UCF 6: Legendary Duel
Date: Oct 03, 2018 |
#R1# Stokes looks to throw the jab but Emelianenko is out of range. Stokes swats away the attempt to clinch by Emelianenko. Stokes throws a counter combo. Emelianenko misses with a takedown attempt and Stokes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Emelianenko fails with the takedown letting Stokes counter with a right hand. A nice inside leg kick there by Stokes. That's going to slow Emelianenko down. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stokes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. A good leg kick by Stokes. Emelianenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stokes.#T1# Emelianenko misses with a left hand and Stokes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stokes, right into the meat.
Emelianenko tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Stokes defends well and Emelianenko ends up having to push Stokes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Emelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him. Stokes works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Emelianenko definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Stokes jabbing away but nothing is landing. It looked like Emelianenko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Stokes throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Emelianenko fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Stokes has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Stokes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Emelianenko. Emelianenko is looking to counter punch. Stokes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T2# Stokes throws an overhand right that lands on Emelianenko's shoulder, as Emelianenko tries to avoid the shot. Emelianenko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stokes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Flukey Stokes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Stokes throws a good cross that connects.
Emelianenko misses with an uppercut
and Stokes counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! That kick from Stokes tenderised Emelianenko's leg. Emelianenko is trying to keep his angry face on. Stokes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Emelianenko looks to throw the jab but Stokes is out of range. Stokes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Stokes throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3# Stokes connects with a single shot there. Emelianenko throws an off balance right hand
and Stokes counters with a left to the body. Emelianenko slips a jab from Stokes. Emelianenko tries for a takedown but Stokes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. The crowd cheers as Stokes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Emelianenko doesn't seem phased though. Stokes pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Emelianenko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stokes swivels and escapes. Emelianenko takes one to the chin there. Emelianenko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T4# Stokes scores with a jab to the head.
Stokes throws out a loose jab but Emelianenko uses good head movement to avoid it. Emelianenko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Flukey Stokes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Stokes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Emelianenko shoots and misses and Stokes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. 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! A big right from Stokes misses. Emelianenko is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Emelianenko shoots and misses and Stokes counters with a nice uppercut. Stokes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#KD2# Stokes drops Emelianenko with a beautiful combination! Emelianenko stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Stokes is looking for the KO!#ROC2# Emelianenko is rocked! Emelianenko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Stokes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Flukey Stokes dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Emelianenko takes a shot right to the bread basket. Stokes throws the left hand but Emelianenko avoids the punch easily. Stokes throws a big shot that misses. Stokes scores with a decent looking hook. Oh Emelianenko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Stokes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Emelianenko closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stokes circles away. Emelianenko seems to have got his legs back now. Stokes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Emelianenko. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Emelianenko misses with an uppercut
and Stokes counters with a nice low kick that buckles Emelianenko's knee momentarily. Emelianenko gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Emelianenko tries to clinch up and Stokes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1# Stokes scoring well with a low kick there.
Flukey Stokes seems to be getting the better of the standup. Stokes throws a jab when Emelianenko was well out of range. That kick from Stokes tenderised Emelianenko's leg. Emelianenko is trying to keep his angry face on. Stokes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Emelianenko momentarily.
Stokes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Emelianenko. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery. Emelianenko tries to clinch and Stokes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Stokes uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Emelianenko has time to react. This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Emelianenko might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.#T2# Stokes staying out of range there. Emelianenko misses with a left hand and Stokes counters with a straight right hand. Stokes lands a head kick!
Stokes stuffs the takedown. Stokes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Emelianenko manages to avoid it. This has been an exciting period of action! Emelianenko is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Stokes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Emelianenko circles away quickly and effectively. Emelianenko throwing a counter right hand but Stokes manages to avoid it. Emelianenko tries to clinch up. Stokes throws out a counter right but Emelianenko avoids it with no problem.#T3# Stokes misses with a body punch
and Emelianenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stokes, as that shot connected.
Emelianenko on the wrong end of a nice jab. Stokes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Emelianenko. That did some damage! Emelianenko drops his hands momentarily and Stokes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Stokes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Emelianenko. That did some damage! Stokes connects with a single shot there. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stokes. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stokes, right into the meat.
#T4# Emelianenko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily enabling Stokes to counter with a crisp jab. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Emelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A good leg kick by Stokes. Stokes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Emelianenko tries to clinch letting Stokes counter with a right hand. Stokes has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Stokes looks to throw the jab but Emelianenko is out of range. Stokes connects with a single shot there. Emelianenko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Stokes counters with a huge head kick that drops Emelianenko! The ref dives in to stop the fight and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Flukey Stokes! Flukey Stokes is the new middleweight champion!
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Event:
UCF 1: Dawn
Date: Sep 15, 2018 |
#R1# A jab from Stokes does it's job there. Bello lunges at Stokes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stokes's hand. The fighters circling - Stokes throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Bello has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Bello tries to clinch up and Stokes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Bello tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stokes paws at him with a jab and circles away. Bello tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stokes swats him away and circles back towards the center. Left hook, right uppercut from Bello. Bello throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stokes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stokes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Stokes lands a leg kick that knocks Bello off balance momentarily. Stokes throws a sloppy head kick and Bello moves out of range easily. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Stokes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bello. A little feinted left hand from Stokes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Stokes misses with a head kick.
Stokes sets himself, and Bello steps forward looking for the clinch! Stokes avoids it this time. Stokes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bello.
Stokes avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1# Stokes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Bello is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stokes. Bello throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Bello connects with a body shot that sends Stokes's belly button to the back. Stokes circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2# Bello takes the fight into the clinch. Stokes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bello backwards. Stokes lands with a light punch inside. A head punch on the inside from Bello fails to land. A head punch on the inside from Bello fails to land. Stokes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bello backwards. Bello blocking some punches.
Stokes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Stokes pressing his opponent against the cage. Bello wants to take the fight to the mat but Stokes manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T2# Bello throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stokess head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bello misses with a punch on the inside.
Bello is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Bello fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bello misses with a hook to the ribs.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Stokes takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Stokes blocking some punches.
Stokes lands with a light punch inside. A short right from Stokes. #BC# Stokes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stokes lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bello has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bello and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Bello swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Stokes throws a body punch but Bello moves out of range. Bruno Bello seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bello looks to clinch and Stokes counters with a straight right hand. Stokes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CL2# Bello instigates a clinch. Bello prevents a body shot from Stokes. #T3# Bello working aggressively here.
Stokes throws a punch but it's blocked by Bello. A short right from Bello. Bello has a couple of punches blocked by Stokes.
Stokes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bello misses with a short punch on the inside. Stokes working aggressively here.
Stokes prevents the takedown attempt.
Bello is working for takedown but Stokes is calmly controlling the position for now. Flukey Stokes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Bello. A right hook to the body lands for Stokes.
Bello is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stokes gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC# Stokes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Bello thows a left - swing and a miss! Bello misses with a body punch
and Stokes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Stokes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bello uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stokes. It seemed like Bello was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Stokes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bello. Bello fails to land with a series of punches.
Bello uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stokes.#T4# Stokes throws a lazy right hand but Bello sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Bello is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Donk. Bello catches Stokes right on the button with a cross. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bello closes the distance but Stokes moves to the side enabling Stokes to counter with a crisp jab. Stokes misses with a looping right. Bello is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Good standup being displayed there by Stokes as he connects with a hook. Bello is looking to clinch. Stokes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bello staying out of range there. Bello throws a counter combo. Bello lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Flukey Stokes will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Bello avoids the body shot from Stokes.
Stokes walks into a stiff left hand from Bello. Bello tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stokes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Bello throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stokes sees it coming and avoids it easily. Stokes lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Stokes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Stokes has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Bello lands a nice looking body shot.
The fighters circling - Stokes throws out the jab but it was never going to land. The fighters circling - Stokes throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Bello misses with a two punch combination.
Bello avoids the body shot from Stokes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stokes misses the jab. Bello throws a series of punches but Stokes avoids them all with ease. Bello takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. A big left from Bello misses. Stokes is looking to counter with head kicks. Stokes misses with a hook. Bello ducked under it nicely. Bello avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1# Stokes misses with a low kick. Bello moves out of range as Stokes strikes. Bello misses with an uppercut. Stokes saw that one coming. A counter left hand to the body from Stokes misses its target. Stokes misses with an uppercut. Bello saw that one coming. Stokes throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Bello tries to clinch but Stokes is having none of it. Bello throws a shot to the body.
Bello takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Stokes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Stokes misses with a leg kick. Bello misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stokes.
Stokes pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Stokes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bello moves away. Bello has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bello there as he acknowledges the shot.#T2# Bello swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bello misses with an uppercut. Stokes saw that one coming. A telegraphed right hand from Stokes misses the target. Bello fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stokes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. 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! Bello thows a left - swing and a miss! Bello misses with a combination
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. and Stokes counters with a low kick, right behind Bello 's knee. Stokes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bello throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stokes sees it coming and avoids it easily. Bello throws out a loose jab but Stokes uses good head movement to avoid it. Bello scores with a shot to the body.
Bello lands a head shot. A clash of legs there as Bello blocks the low kick. Stokes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bellos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! A slow jab from Bello misses its intended target. Bello looks to score with a jab to the body but Stokes is just out of range.#T3# Stokes throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bello's head. Bello misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stokes.
Stokes jabbing away but nothing is landing. Bello bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Bello tries to clinch but Stokes moves out of range. Bello scores with a nice head shot. A looping hook to the body misses from Stokes. Bello does a little dance to reset his feet. A right-left combo lands from Bello. Bello scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Stokes missing with a left hand there. Bello was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Bello misses with a combination
and Stokes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Bello throws a shot from downtown. Stokes moves away and avoids it. This has been an exciting period of action! Stokes thows a left - swing and a miss! Bello scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T4# Stokes throws an off balance right hand
letting Bello counter with a right hand. A left lands for Bello. Stokes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Bello throws a jab when Stokes was well out of range. Stokes throws a body punch but Bello moves out of range. Bello scores with a nice right hand.
Bello lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Bruno Bello seems to be getting the better of the standup. Stokes throws out a token jab with nothing on it. A jab from Bello does it's job there. Bello tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Jab from Bello. Bello misses with an uppercut
and Stokes counters with a left to the body. Stokes takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. That kick from Stokes tenderised Bello's leg. Bello is trying to keep his angry face on. A big left from Bello misses. Bello ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stokes moves away. Stokes appears to be looking for a big counter. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Bello showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round! #R3# Stokes swings away with a leg kick that misses. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stokes, right into the meat.
Bello slips a jab and a cross from Stokes.
A jab from Bello does it's job there. Bello bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stokes's head backwards. A slow jab from Stokes misses its intended target. A telegraphed right hand from Stokes misses the target. Stokes throws a poor cross that misses
and Bello counters with a lovely shot to the body. Bello takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bello moves out of range of the strikes. Stokes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bello sees it coming and avoids it easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stokes slips a jab and a cross from Bello.
Bello takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Stokes throws a big shot that misses. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bello throws a big shot that misses. Stokes swats away the attempt to clinch by Bello.#T1# Stokes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bello.
Stokes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bello. Stokes looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Bello fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Bello tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Bello throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bello takes one on the button. Stokes jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stokes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Stokes thows a leg kick but Bello checks it and Bello connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Stokes misses with a looping left. Stokes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Bello tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stokes paws at him with a jab and circles away. Stokes throws a body shot but no joy. Bello tries to clinch up.#T2# Stokes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bello. Stokes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Bello slips a jab from Stokes. Bello keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stokes. Bello misses with a looping left.#CL2# Bello gets in close and instigates a clinch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bello wants to take the fight to the mat but Stokes manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC# Stokes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Stokes tries to work over Bello's front leg with a kick but Bello checks it. Bello throws a body shot but no joy. Stokes misses with a looping right. Bello tries to clinch up but Stokes circles away and keeps his distance. It looked like Stokes was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Stokes cracks the inside of Bello's front leg. Stokes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bello misses the body punch and Stokes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Stokes avoids the body shot from Bello.
Stokes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T3# Stokes lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bello avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Bello looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2# Stokes gets tackled into the cage by Bello. Bello maintains the clinch. Stokes blocking some punches.
Stokes misses with the head strike.
Bello looking to slow down the pace here. Bello goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stokes prevents it.
Stokes holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bello misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stokes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bello blocks an uppercut.
Stokes gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bello.
Flukey Stokes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Bello. Bello lands with a left to the head. #T4# A nice left hand lands by Stokes.
Stokes lands with a left to the head. #ROC# Bello is rocked! Stokes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bello or not. Stokes misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC# Stokes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. This has been an exciting period of action! Stokes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Stokes feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bello's calf. Bello cracks Stokes with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Bello blocks a leg kick. Stokes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bello. Stokes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bello manages to avoid it. Stokes misses with a low kick. Bello swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bello blocks a head kick by Stokes.
Stokes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Bello takes a swing at Stokes's ribcage but misses.
And that's the end of the fight! Flukey Stokes showed his dominance in that final round. Well Stokes has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28 Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28 Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Flukey Stokes!
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Event:
Lupe 12
Date: Jul 14, 2018 |
#R1# Tyrone shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stokes as he jumps to the side. Horrible takedown attempt by Tyrone or perhaps it was just good defense by Stokes, which made it look bad. Nice takedown defense from Stokes. No joy for Tyrone on that attempt. Flukey Stokes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lavonde Tyrone. No luck with that takedown attempt from Tyrone. Stokes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Tyrone tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stokes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Stokes is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Tyrone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tyrone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stokes.
Stokes lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lavonde Tyrone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tyrone on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. A slow jab from Stokes misses its intended target. Stokes keeps the fight on the outside. Tyrone misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Stokes swings and misses with a shot to the body and Tyrone counters with a solid body kick. #T1# Stokes cracks Tyrone with a right hand to the side of the head. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stokes, as that shot connected.
Stokes scores with a decent looking hook.#ROC# Tyrone is rocked! Tyrone fails with the takedown and Stokes counters with a huge left! Tyrone is in big trouble! He's backing up but Stokes isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Tyrone from any more damage. A dominating finish by Stokes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Flukey Stokes!
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Event:
Lupe 7 Firework
Date: Jun 16, 2018 |
#R1# Peters has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stokes finds it's way round the side to connect with Peters's head. Peters throws a jab when Stokes was well out of range. Stokes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Peters shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Stokes counters with a straight right hand.#CL2# Peters rushes Stokes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Peters's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A quick uppercut on the inside from Stokes. Stokes working some nice short punches in the clinch. Stokes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Stokes stops a takedown attempt from Peters.
Peters drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Flukey Stokes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Peters. A nice right hand lands inside from Stokes. This has been an exciting period of action! A right handed body shot lands from Stokes.
Stokes gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Peters.
A short left from Stokes. Stokes scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1# Stokes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Peters backwards. Stokes stalling against the cage.
The referee calls for Stokes to work.
Stokes lands a left hand.
Peters is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Peters tries to pull guard but Stokes forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Stokes working some nice short punches in the clinch. Stokes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. A short right hand to the side of the head by Stokes. Stokes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Peterss head. Stokes lands with a short head shot on the inside. Stokes lands with a right to the head. Stokes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Stokes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Peters's efforts to push away. Stokes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Peters looks winded!#T2# Peters's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Peters's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Peters takes a shot to the head. Stokes cracks Peters with a nice body shot. Stokes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Stokes lands a shoulder strike. #CUT# It looks like Marcus Peters has been cut. Stokes lands a hook that snaps the head of Peters backwards. Stokes lands a nice uppercut. Stokes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Peters or not. Stokes lands a left hand.
Stokes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Stokes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Stokes is pushing Peters up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stokes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stokes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3# Stokes effectively controlling the action here. Stokes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Stokes lands with a light punch inside. Stokes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Peters backwards. A shot in the inside from Stokes. Stokes scores with a shoulder strike. Stokes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Peters backwards. Stokes lands on the inside with an uppercut. Stokes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Stokes scores with a shoulder strike. Stokes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Peters backwards. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Stokes digs a right hand into Peters's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Peters's gas tank. Stokes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Peters backwards. Peters takes a shot to the head. A short uppercut from Stokes. Peters takes a shot to the head. #T4# Stokes lands a body punch in the clinch. Stokes scores with a nice hook to the head. Stokes lands with a right to the head. Still in the clinch, Stokes scores with a nice short uppercut. Stokes slowing the pace effectively. Stokes lands an uppercut. Peters takes a shot to the head. Stokes working some nice short punches in the clinch. Stokes scores with a shot to the side of Peters's head. Stokes lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stokes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Peterss head. Stokes lands a body shot. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A quick uppercut on the inside from Stokes. Stokes gets through Peters's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Stokes scores with a shot to the side of Peters's head. Stokes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Peters backwards. Stokes scores with a shot to the side of Peters's head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Flukey Stokes dominated that round. The cut man is working on Marcus Peters's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Stokes connects with a nice looking jab.
Peters throws out a token jab with nothing on it. A punch combination from Peters misses. Stokes seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Peters misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stokes.
Peters swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2# Peters gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Stokes slows down the pace here.
Stokes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stokes lands a nice uppercut. Stokes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Peters can do to turn this around? Stokes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Peters. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Peters is trying to break the clinch but Stokes is controlling him. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Stokes working some nice short punches in the clinch. Stokes content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Stokes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. A left hand lands to the body for Stokes.
Peters is breathing heavily.#T1# Stokes lands a hook to the side of the head. Stokes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Peters's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Stokes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Peters's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Stokes stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Stokes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Peters backwards. Stokes gets through Peters's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Stokes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Stokes scores with an uppercut up the middle. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Stokes lands a nice shot to the body. Stokes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Stokes avoiding damage.
Peters's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Stokes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Peters or not. #T2# A nice right hand lands inside from Stokes. Stokes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Peterss head. Stokes lands with a short head shot on the inside. Stokes will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Peters up against the cage. Peters's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Stokes lands with a left to the head. Stokes lands with a right to the head. Stokes scores with a shot to the side of Peters's head. Stokes lands on the inside with an uppercut. A short right from Stokes. Stokes pushes Peters back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Stokes working some nice short punches in the clinch. Stokes leaning against his opponent.
Stokes scores with a shot to the side of Peters's head. Stokes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3# A body shot lands from Stokes.
Stokes lands a right hand. Stokes scores with a shoulder strike. A shot in the inside from Stokes. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stokes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A nice left hand lands by Stokes.
#ROC# Peters is rocked! Stokes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Peters is still on wobbly legs! Can Stokes finish him? A right handed body shot lands from Stokes.
Peters seems to have recovered his senses. Stokes lands a nice shot to the body. A short right from Stokes on the inside. Stokes scores with an uppercut up the middle. Stokes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! A short left from Stokes. Stokes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Stokes leaning against his opponent.
A short uppercut from Stokes. #T4# Stokes working some nice short punches in the clinch. Stokes lands with a right to the head. Stokes lands a hook that snaps the head of Peters backwards. Stokes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Peters backwards. Stokes lands with a light punch inside. Stokes pressing his opponent against the cage. A short left from Stokes. Stokes scores with a nice hook to the head. Stokes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Flukey Stokes has scored more points in the clinch so far. Stokes stalling in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Stokes is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Peters's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Stokes is struggling to control the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Flukey Stokes dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Marcus Peters's cut. 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# Stokes throws a good cross that connects.
Stokes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Stokes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Peters looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL2# Peters clinches. Stokes scores with a shot to the side of Peters's head. A short right hand to the side of the head by Stokes. Peters has had enough of the clinch but Stokes keeps him there for the moment. Stokes lands on the inside with an uppercut. Peters wants to break free but Stokes has control.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stokes. Stokes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Peterss head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Nice body punch from Stokes - that landed with a thud.
Stokes scores with a shoulder strike. Peters takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Stokes lands a left hand.
Stokes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1# Stokes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. A left hand lands to the body for Stokes.
A shot in the inside from Stokes. Stokes pushes Peters back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Stokes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Peters's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Stokes lands with a short head shot on the inside. Stokes lands with a light punch inside. Stokes lands a hook that snaps the head of Peters backwards. Stokes lands an uppercut. Stokes slowing the pace effectively. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Peters's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Stokes displaying some good clinch control by pressing Peters up against the cage. Stokes lands a body punch. #T2# A short body shot lands from Stokes as the two fighters clinch.
Stokes lands a right hand. A shot in the inside from Stokes. A quick uppercut on the inside from Stokes. Stokes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Peters backwards. Stokes lands with a left to the head. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. A body shot lands from Stokes.
Stokes has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. A short body shot lands from Stokes as the two fighters clinch.
Stokes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stokes. Stokes working some nice short punches in the clinch. A nice right hand lands inside from Stokes. Stokes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Peters backwards. #T3# Stokes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Peterss head. Still in the clinch, Stokes scores with a nice short uppercut. Still in the clinch, Stokes scores with a nice short uppercut. Stokes has Peters pushed against the cage. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stokes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A short left from Stokes. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stokes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Stokes creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Peters with a big uppercut! Peters tries to clinch up but Stokes pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Peters to the mat! Peters covers up and Stokes unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Flukey Stokes!
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Event:
Lupe 2 Glory
Date: May 20, 2018 |
#R1# KhabibKhabibalov moves in looking to clinch but Stokes pushes him off. Stokes with a hook. Stokes bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps KhabibKhabibalov's head backwards. Stokes lands with a shot to the body. KhabibKhabibalov throws a series of punches but Stokes moves out of range. Stokes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Stokes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent KhabibKhabibalov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. KhabibKhabibalov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. KhabibKhabibalov shoots and misses and Stokes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. KhabibKhabibalov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stokes uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before KhabibKhabibalov has time to react. This has been an exciting period of action! KhabibKhabibalov wants to clinch and Stokes counters with a stiff right hand. #T1# Stokes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Stokes slips a jab from KhabibKhabibalov. KhabibKhabibalov shoots for a double leg takedown but Stokes sprawls well. He's pushed KhabibKhabibalov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Stokes cracks KhabibKhabibalov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Flukey Stokes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Stokes dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Stokes scores with a shot to the body.
#KD# Oooooh!!! Stokes has knocked KhabibKhabibalov down with a huge combo! Stokes steps away and waves a wobbly KhabibKhabibalov back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC# KhabibKhabibalov is rocked!#CUT# It looks like Khabib KhabibKhabibalov has been cut. This has been an exciting period of action! Stokes tests KhabibKhabibalov's chin there with a solid looking shot. KhabibKhabibalov is still on wobbly legs! Can Stokes finish him? KhabibKhabibalov tries to clinch there but Stokes circles away.
Stokes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Nice shot by Stokes. KhabibKhabibalov moves to clinch but Stokes breaks away and Stokes counters with a crisp right that sends KhabibKhabibalov to the canvas! Stokes follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Flukey Stokes!
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