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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Garcia lands with an overhand left.#CL2#
Garcia gets a clinch.
Garcia scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stephens throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Garcia.
Garcia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Garcia.
Garcia lands a hook to the side of the head.
Garcia lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stephens backwards. #TD2#
Garcia gets control of Stephens's arms and successfully pulls guard. Garcia will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Stephens is looking to advance position but Garcia has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garcia lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Stephens hang on?
Garcia tries to control but Stephens wriggling away.
Garcia working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Garcia looking to control and managing it successfully.
Stephens slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T1#
Garcia working Stephens over with strikes.
Stephens avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Garcia.
Garcia works his way into full mount!
Stephens tries to hold on but Garcia pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcia raining down shots from the mount!
Stephens is in all sorts of trouble here.
Garcia trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Stephens tries to lock up and control but Garcia gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2#
Stephens wants to try and get back to his feet.
Garcia tries to control but Stephens wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcia content just to control the position here.
Garcia lands a big elbow.
Garcia controlling from the full mount.
Stephens is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Garcia can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stephens is looking to escape. #T3##SUB2#
Garcia goes for an armbar but Stephens turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Stephens.
Stephens knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Garcia on the ground.
Stephens postures up.
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Stephens from controlling successfully.
Garcia 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.
Stephens trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garcia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stephens manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T4##SUB2#
Garcia has gone for a leg lock! Stephens slips out almost immediately though and dives into Garcia's guard.#REVR#
Stephens looking to sit in guard and control but Garcia gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Stephens has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Garcia has passed into side control.
Garcia sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Stephens is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Stephens gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Garcia lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Garcia dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Garcia misses with a straight left.
Garcia stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#TD2#
Stephens gets caught napping as Garcia dives in and scores a takedown. Stephens manages to retain guard.
Garcia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stephens working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Garcia.
Stephens keeping moving, preventing Garcia from controlling successfully.
Garcia with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Garcia working some strikes from top position.
Garcia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Garcia trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia sitting in guard here, content to control.
Garcia wants to control from the top but Stephens keeps moving. #T1##SUB#
Stephens working for submissions but it's allowed Garcia to get to half guard.
#SUB2#
Garcia is trying to work for a kimura but Stephens is defending well.
Garcia is trying to control the action in half guard but Stephens is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stephens is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Garcia scores with a couple of nice shots.
Garcia landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Garcia seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Garcia seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Stephens is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Gabriel Garcia!
A victorious Gabriel Garcia thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Stephens connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stelling . Stelling circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stelling throws a low kick but Stephens moves out of range easily. #KD#
Stephens lands a big right hand that sends Stelling crashing to the mat! Stephens stays standing though and waves Stelling back to his feet!#ROC#
Stelling is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Jack Stelling has been cut.
Stephens fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Stelling out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Tony Stephens!
Our winner, Tony Stephens, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Jack Stelling spoke after the fight, saying 'Don't Worries Fans, I Will Come Back And Win For My UK Fans'.
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Event:
UGD 20:Escobarre Vs Sturm
Date: Aug 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Hedman Karlsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stephens.
Hedman Karlsson wants to counter the offense by Stephens and move into the clinch position.
Hedman Karlsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hedman Karlsson throws an overhand right that lands on Stephens's shoulder, as Stephens tries to avoid the shot.
Stephens connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stephens with a jab.
Stephens misses with a hook to the body
and Hedman Karlsson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stephens misses with an uppercut.
Hedman Karlsson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stephens uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hedman Karlsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stephens manages to avoid it.
Hedman Karlsson darts in trying to clinch
and Stephens counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stephens throws a hook but Hedman Karlsson blocks it.
Hedman Karlsson shoots in but no luck this time.
Hedman Karlsson tries to clinch but Stephens moves out of range.
Hedman Karlsson fails to land with a series of punches.
#T1#
Hedman Karlsson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stephens scores with a nice head shot.
Stephens is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hedman Karlsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Stephens is just out of range.
Hedman Karlsson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tony Stephens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stephens tests Hedman Karlsson's chin there with a solid looking shot.#KD#
Stephens cracks Hedman Karlsson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Stephens has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Hedman Karlsson to stand back up!#ROC#
Hedman Karlsson is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stephens misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stephens throws a body punch but Hedman Karlsson moves out of range. #CL2#
Hedman Karlsson closes the distance and pushes Stephens back into the cage.
Hedman Karlsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stephens backwards.
Stephens swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Hedman Karlsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stephens loads up on a big right hand but Hedman Karlsson slips the punch.
Nice uppercut there from Stephens.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Stephens misses the target.
Hedman Karlsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stephens.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a combination
and Stephens makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stephens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hedman Karlsson manages to avoid it.
Stephens is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Stephens uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stephens.
Hedman Karlsson looks to throw the jab but Stephens is out of range.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stephens throws an overhand right that lands on Hedman Karlsson's shoulder, as Hedman Karlsson tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Hedman Karlsson does it's job there.
Hedman Karlsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hedman Karlsson throws out a counter right but Stephens avoids it with no problem.
Stephens throws a hook but Hedman Karlsson avoids it easily.
Stephens throws a combination. Hedman Karlsson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T3#
Stephens throws an overhand right that lands on Hedman Karlsson's shoulder, as Hedman Karlsson tries to avoid the shot.
Stephens thuds a left hand into Hedman Karlsson's body.
Stephens swings widly with a right hand
and Hedman Karlsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stephens misses with a hook. Hedman Karlsson ducked under it nicely.
Hedman Karlsson jabs at Stephens's body.
Stephens throws a jab but it's blocked by Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson ducks under a wild hook from Stephens.
Hedman Karlsson misses with the combination.
Hedman Karlsson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stephens feints a jab promting Hedman Karlsson to slip. Stephens then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hedman Karlsson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hedman Karlsson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hedman Karlsson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hedman Karlsson is still on wobbly legs! Can Stephens finish him?#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Decent striking displayed by Stephens there.
A telegraphed right hand from Stephens misses the target.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a looping right.
Hedman Karlsson seems to have recovered his senses.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a double jab.
Stephens was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hedman Karlsson throws a series of strikes that have Stephens backpedaling.
Stephens bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hedman Karlsson's head.
Stephens throws a hook but Hedman Karlsson blocks it.
We've been informed that Hedman Karlsson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Stephens swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Hedman Karlsson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stephens misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hedman Karlsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Hedman Karlsson manages to break the clinch.
Stephens swings widly with a right hand
and Hedman Karlsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Stephens throws a lazy right hand but Hedman Karlsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Stephens dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL2#
Hedman Karlsson closes the distance and clinches.
Stephens throws a head punch that misses.
Stephens working aggressively here.
Hedman Karlsson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hedman Karlsson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stephens blocks a body shot from Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD2#
Hedman Karlsson lands a takedown into guard.
Stephens looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stephens pulls Hedman Karlsson in close to his closed guard and prevents Hedman Karlsson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hedman Karlsson throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephens controlling the position.
Stephens keeping moving, preventing Hedman Karlsson from controlling successfully. #T1#
Stephens is adopting a defensive guard.
Hedman Karlsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Stephens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hedman Karlsson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stephens throws a poor cross that misses
and Hedman Karlsson counters with a straight right hand.
Hedman Karlsson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hedman Karlsson throws a combination. Stephens tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Stephens stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A jab from Stephens misses. #T2#
Hedman Karlsson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stephens sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hedman Karlsson somewhat.
Stephens is looking to counter punch.
Hedman Karlsson throws a shot from downtown. Stephens moves away and avoids it.
Stephens throws an overhand right that lands on Hedman Karlsson's shoulder, as Hedman Karlsson tries to avoid the shot.
Hedman Karlsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stephens is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Stephens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hedman Karlsson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hedman Karlsson missing with knees to the body.
#TD2#
Hedman Karlsson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#ES#
Stephens kicks Hedman Karlsson off and gets back to his feet.
Stephens connects with the punch.
Stephens wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hedman Karlsson swinging wildly here.
Tony Stephens is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Hedman Karlsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
#KD#
and Stephens counters with a crisp one two that drops Hedman Karlsson! Stephens thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Hedman Karlsson to his feet! Hedman Karlsson is in big trouble!
BAM! Stephens delivers a spinning backfist that drops Hedman Karlsson like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Tony Stephens!
A victorious Tony Stephens thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
UGD 16:Poole Vs Angelo
Date: Jul 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Stephens takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stephens throws a shot from downtown. Zavurov moves away and avoids it.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zavurov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stephens lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stephens throws a punch but it's blocked by Zavurov.
Zavurov lands with a short shot to the head.
Zavurov lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Stephens.
Zavurov scores with a shoulder strike.
Zavurov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stephens throws a punch but it's blocked by Zavurov.
Zavurov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stephens backwards.
Zavurov lands a hook that snaps the head of Stephens backwards.
Stephens blocks an uppercut.
Zavurov blocks an uppercut.
Stephens blocking some punches.
Stephens tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zavurov throws a punch but it's blocked by Stephens.
Zavurov has a couple of punches blocked by Stephens.
Zavurov blocking some punches.
Stephens digs a right hand into Zavurov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zavurov's gas tank.
Zavurov lands an elbow inside that Stephens shrugs off. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Zavurov fails to land.
Stephens misses with the head strike.
Stephens misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Zavurov.
Our sources have told us that Zavurov has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Stephens lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Stephens breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Zavurov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stephens throws a head punch that misses.
Zavurov avoids the elbow strike from Stephens, against the cage.
Stephens misses with some punches.
Zavurov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zavurov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zavurov stalling in the clinch.
Stephens throws a punch but it's blocked by Zavurov.
Stephens misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stephens misses with some punches.
Zavurov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stephens lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stephens throws a punch but it's blocked by Zavurov.
Stephens has a couple of punches blocked by Zavurov.
Zavurov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zavurov blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
Stephens blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zavurov blocks an uppercut.
Zavurov blocks an uppercut.
Stephens working aggressively here.
Zavurov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stephens backwards.
Stephens tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Zavurov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zavurov throws a hook but Stephens blocks it.#CL#
Zavurov closes the distance and clinches.
Stephens working aggressively here.
Zavurov throws a head punch that misses.
Stephens blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stephens misses with a punch on the inside.
Zavurov throws a head punch that misses.
Zavurov misses with some punches.
Zavurov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stephens misses with a punch on the inside.
Zavurov looking to slow down the pace here.
Zavurov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stephens misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Zavurov lands a left hand.
Stephens lands a right hand.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Zavurov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stephens's brow.
Zavurov misses with the head strike.
Stephens blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zavurov blocks an uppercut.
Zavurov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stephens working aggressively here.
Zavurov blocking some punches.
Zavurov throws a head punch that misses.
Stephens tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zavurov working aggressively here.
Stephens blocks an uppercut.
Stephens throws a punch but it's blocked by Zavurov.
Stephens lands with a light punch inside.
Stephens throws a punch but it's blocked by Zavurov.
Zavurov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zavurov blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Zavurov.
Zavurov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zavurov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stephens takes an elbow to the forehead. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stephens.
Stephens looking to throw knees to the head but Zavurov is blocking nicely.
Zavurov has a couple of punches blocked by Stephens.
Zavurov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stephens backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zavurov.
Zavurov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zavurov working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stephens.
Zavurov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stephens fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Zavurov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zavurov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL#
Zavurov drives through and clinches with Stephens against the cage.
Zavurov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stephens blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stephens misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zavurov lands a left hand.
Stephens throws a punch but it's blocked by Zavurov.
Zavurov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stephens lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zavurov backwards.
Stephens misses with an elbow strike.
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 Shamil Zavurov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Stephens rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zavurov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Zavurov closes the distance and pushes Stephens back into the cage.
Stephens blocks an uppercut.
Zavurov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stephens's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stephens misses with a punch on the inside.
Zavurov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stephens swings wildly with an uppercut but Zavurov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Stephens fails to land.
Zavurov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zavurov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zavurov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zavurov lands an uppercut.
Zavurov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stephens backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stephens.
Zavurov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stephens blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stephens throws a punch but it's blocked by Zavurov.
Stephens swings wildly with an uppercut but Zavurov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zavurov has Stephens pressed against the cage, preventing Stephens from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zavurov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stephens can do to turn this around?#T1#
Zavurov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Zavurov.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Zavurov.
Zavurov blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Zavurov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shamil Zavurov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stephens throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Zavurov takes the fight into the clinch.
Zavurov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Zavurov lands a hook that snaps the head of Stephens backwards.
Zavurov has a couple of punches blocked by Stephens.
Stephens misses with a punch on the inside.
Stephens lands an uppercut.
Zavurov dodges an elbow strike from Stephens.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stephens.
Zavurov misses with the head strike.
Zavurov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Zavurov misses with some punches.
#T2#
Stephens blocking some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stephens misses with a punch on the inside.
Zavurov misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Zavurov fails to land.
Stephens creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stephens blocking some punches.
Stephens blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stephens lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zavurov misses with some punches.
Stephens misses with some punches.
A short right from Zavurov.
Stephens misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zavurov.
Zavurov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stephens blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stephens misses with some punches.
Stephens tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zavurov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zavurov blocking some punches.
Shamil Zavurov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stephens is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Zavurov jumps guard but Stephens stands there with Zavurov around his waist. Zavurov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T3#
Stephens dodges an elbow strike from Zavurov.
#BC#
Zavurov breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Zavurov has closed the distance and engaged Stephens in a clinch.
Zavurov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Zavurov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stephens working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zavurov blocks an uppercut.
Zavurov working aggressively here.
Stephens swings wildly with an uppercut but Zavurov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stephens lands with a short shot to the head.
Zavurov lands with a left to the head.
Stephens swings wildly with an uppercut but Zavurov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zavurov blocking some punches.
Zavurov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zavurov working aggressively here.
Zavurov blocks an uppercut.
Zavurov lands a hook that snaps the head of Stephens backwards. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Zavurov turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Zavurov manages to end up in side control.#ES2#
Stephens throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#CL#
Zavurov instigates a clinch. #BC#
Zavurov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zavurov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stephens swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zavurov tries to clinch up but Stephens circles away and keeps his distance.
Zavurov is looking to clinch but Stephens is avoiding it.
Zavurov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stephens connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zavurov scrambles back to his feet.
Zavurov tries to clinch but Stephens is having none of it.
Stephens throws a good cross that connects.
#CL#
Zavurov forces Stephens back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Stephens breaks the clinch.
Stephens will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zavurov moves in looking to clinch but Stephens pushes him off.#CL#
Zavurov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zavurov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stephens misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Shamil Zavurov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Zavurov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stephens lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stephens has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Stephens slips under a jab from Zavurov.
Stephens ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zavurov moves away.
Zavurov is looking to clinch but Stephens is avoiding it.
#CL#
Zavurov has closed the distance and engaged Stephens in a clinch.
Zavurov lands with a light punch inside.
Zavurov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zavurov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zavurov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Stephens.
A shot in the inside from Stephens. #TD#
Zavurov pulls Stephens into guard.
Zavurov is looking to stand up but Stephens isn't so interested in that idea. #ES#
Zavurov pushes Stephens off and scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zavurov shoots for a takedown but Stephens saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zavurov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stephens.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zavurov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Zavurov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zavurov wants to clinch
letting Stephens counter with a right hand. #CL#
Zavurov moves into the clinch.
Stephens misses with some punches.
Stephens gets through Zavurov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zavurov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stephens misses with some punches.
Zavurov misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stephens.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zavurov.
A head punch on the inside from Zavurov fails to land.
Stephens blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stephens has a couple of punches blocked by Zavurov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stephens.
Stephens tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zavurov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Zavurov fails to land.
Stephens being controlled against the cage.#T2#
Zavurov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stephens.
Stephens swings wildly with an uppercut but Zavurov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zavurov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stephens working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tony Stephens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zavurov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD#
Zavurov gets control of Stephens's arms and successfully pulls guard. Zavurov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Stephens controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Zavurov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stephens is one step ahead there. #T3#
Stephens stops Zavurov from standing up.
Stephens trying to control the position from guard on top but Zavurov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stephens tries to free his leg and advance position but Zavurov is retaining full guard.
Zavurov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Zavurov trying to keep a closed guard but Stephens is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Zavurov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Zavurov trying to control the action but Stephens is working from the bottom.
Stephens is trying to control but can't.
#SU#
Zavurov stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Stephens to get to his feet. #CL#
Zavurov gets a clinch. #T4#
Zavurov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zavurov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stephens creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Zavurov's defenses.
Shamil Zavurov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stephens has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Zavurov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zavurov is looking to clinch.
Zavurov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stephens looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stephens throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stephens missing with a left hand there. Zavurov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zavurov tries to clinch but Stephens moves out of range.
Stephens lands a jab to the head.
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!
Zavurov tries to clinch up but Stephens circles away and keeps his distance.
Tony Stephens seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stephens cracks Zavurov with a good jab.
A jab from Stephens misses.
Zavurov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zavurov doesn't manage to clinch there - Stephens circles away.
Stephens keeps the fight on the outside.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tony Stephens.
I think Zavurov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shamil Zavurov!
Shamil Zavurov really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that BlackStar Athletics logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
UGD 12:Shevchenko Vs Mugabe
Date: Jul 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Thomas blocks a jab.
Stephens misses with a looping right.
Stephens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thomas.
Thomas lands a right hook to the body.
Thomas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Thomas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thomas takes a swing at Stephens's ribcage but misses.
Thomas swings for the body but Stephens moves out of range.
Thomas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thomas moves out of range as Stephens strikes.
Thomas appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Stephens misses with an uppercut. Thomas saw that one coming.
Thomas swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A jab from Stephens misses.
Jake Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas misses the shot to the body.
Stephens avoids the body shot from Thomas.
Thomas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stephens manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas misses with a body shot.
Thomas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thomas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stephens paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Jake Thomas has been cut.
Thomas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stephens.
Thomas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stephens.
A swing and a miss from Stephens.#T1#
Thomas just misses with a punch to the body.
Stephens throws a shot from downtown. Thomas moves away and avoids it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Thomas checks a leg kick.
Thomas swings for the body but Stephens moves out of range.
Stephens keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thomas takes a swing at Stephens's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Stephens was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thomas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stephens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thomas manages to avoid it.
Stephens avoids the body shot from Thomas.
Stephens missing with a left hand there. Thomas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thomas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stephens.
Thomas misses with a body shot.
Thomas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stephens.
Thomas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Good shot there by Stephens.
Thomas misses with a body punch
letting Stephens counter with a right hand.
Stephens misses with a straight left.
Stephens throws a hook but Thomas avoids it easily.
Thomas appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Stephens misses with a straight left. #T2#
Thomas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stephens was well out of range. Poor timing from Thomas.
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!
Stephens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thomas.
Stephens misses with a straight right.
Stephens keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thomas misses with a wild body shot.
Stephens looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thomas throws a right and a left that Stephens avoids nicely.
Stephens keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thomas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Thomas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stephens might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Thomas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thomas misses with a body shot.
Stephens is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Thomas just misses with a punch to the body.
Thomas misses with a body shot.
Thomas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stephens.
Stephens throws out a loose jab but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it. #KD2#
Stephens drops Thomas with a beautiful combination! Thomas stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Stephens is looking for the KO!
Stephens dips to his left and cracks Thomas with an uppercut!
Stephens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thomas.
Stephens cracks Thomas's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Thomas slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Stephens can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tony Stephens!
A relieved looking Tony Stephens thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Stephens throws a series of punches but Apple avoids them all with ease.
Stephens scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Apple fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Stephens on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stephens circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Apple moves into the clinch successfully.
Apple is trying to break free.
Apple tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stephens avoids it.
Apple misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stephens prevents the takedown attempt.
Apple tries to circle away but Stephens has him pinned against the cage.
Apple lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Apple.
Apple misses with a hook to the ribs.
Apple struggles to land a body shot inside as Stephens controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephens misses with a hook from the clinch.
Apple blocks the elbow strike.
Stephens lands an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stephens just misses with a elbow thrown towards Apple's brow.
Apple blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Apple.
Apple struggles to land a body shot inside as Stephens controls his hands.
#T1#
Apple swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Apple tries to work over Stephens's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stephens swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stephens blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stephens tries a body shot but Apple blocks it.
Stephens wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stephens tries to work over Apple's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Apple really is a fat lump.
Stephens fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stephens swings wildly with an uppercut but Apple uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stephens lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Apple is trying to maintain a safe position but Stephens gets an underhook and turns Apple into the cage.#BC#
Apple's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Apple is looking to clinch but Stephens is avoiding it.
Apple tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stephens swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stephens swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Apple tries to clinch up.
Apple looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#CL#
Apple moves into the clinch.
Stephens blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Apple blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stephens lands a nice uppercut.
Apple struggles to land a body shot inside as Stephens controls his hands.
#T2#
Apple avoids the elbow strike from Stephens, against the cage.
Stephens working aggressively here.
Stephens misses with a hook from the clinch.
Apple blocking some punches.
Apple letting Stephens take a breather here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Apple misses with a body punch.
Apple goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stephens prevents it.
Stephens lands with a right to the head.
Apple can't find room to land a body shot as Stephens controls the action.
Stephens lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Apple backwards.
Apple blocking some punches.
Apple blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stephens managing to block the knees to the body from Apple.
Stephens misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stephens is trying to maintain a safe position but Apple gets an underhook and turns Stephens into the cage.
Apple blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stephens throws a head punch that misses.
Apple blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stephens swings wildly with an uppercut but Apple uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Apple keeps control of Stephens as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Apple misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stephens swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Apple fails to land.
Apple blocks an uppercut.
Apple misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Apple trying to control the position but instead, Stephens has worked for underhooks and has pushed Apple into the cage.
Stephens misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stephens swings wildly with an uppercut but Apple uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stephens blocks an uppercut.
Apple stalls.
Stephens is trying to stall.
Stephens throws a head punch that misses.
Stephens fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4#
Stephens tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Apple tries for a takedown but Stephens manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ipod Apple. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stephens prevents Apple from breaking the clinch.
Apple misses with a short punch on the inside.
Apple tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stephens misses with the head strike.
Apple blocking some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stephens.
Apple blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Apple tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stephens creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stephens.
Stephens displaying some good clinch control by pressing Apple up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Apple.
Apple misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stephens.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Apple misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Stephens dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Stephens dips to his left and cracks Apple with an uppercut!
Stephens looks to land a right hand but Apple moved out of range.
Stephens fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Apple looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stephens lands a really nice looking cross but Apple seems unphased.
#CL#
Apple closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stephens has Apple pressed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Stephens.
Apple struggles to land a body shot inside as Stephens controls his hands.
Stephens lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Apple backwards.
Stephens working aggressively here.
#BC#
Apple pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stephens circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stephens doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Stephens avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Apple is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Apple wants to clinch.
Stephens throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Apple sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1##KD2#
Stephens cracks Apple with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Apple looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Stephens finish him?
#ROC2#
Apple is rocked!
Apple switches off momentarily and Stephens cracks him with a monster right hand! Apple topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Stephens dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Stephens!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tony Stephens!
After winning the bout, Tony Stephens thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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