Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DFC 60: Enmity
Date: Jul 08, 2017

#R1#
Stephens lands a jab to the nose.
Sykk ducks under a wild hook from Stephens.
Sykk ducks under a wild hook from Stephens.
Stephens misses with an attempted mid kick.
A big left from Stephens misses.
Sykk lands a jab to Stephens's midsection.
Stephens uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sykk.
Stephens connects with a body shot.
Stephens tries to work over Sykk's front leg with a kick but Sykk checks it.
Sykk blocks a leg kick.
Sykk lands a jab to the nose.
Stephens misses with a hook. Sykk ducked under it nicely.
A left and a right from Stephens both land. Nice combination.
Sykk lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sykk throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stephens ducks right into an uppercut from Sykk.
Stephens throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sykk looks to score with a jab to the body but Stephens is just out of range.#CL2#
Stephens tries to keep at a distance but Sykk has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Sykk misses with the head strike.
Stephens is trying to break free.
Stephens is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stephens wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stephens has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sykk keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stephens's efforts to push away.
Sykk prevents Stephens from breaking the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Stephens has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Sykk throws a head punch that misses.
Sykk lands an uppercut.
Stephens wants to get back to striking at distance but Sykk won't allow it.
Stephens has had enough of the clinch but Sykk keeps him there for the moment.
Stephens is trying to break free.
Stephens tries to break free but Sykk pushes him back against the cage.
Sykk misses with some punches. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Stephens wants to get back to striking at distance but Sykk won't allow it.
Stephens is trying to push Sykk away but Sykk has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stephens looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stephens wants to get back to striking at distance but Sykk won't allow it.
Sykk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stephens backwards.
Sykk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stephens is trying to break free.
A frustrated look appears on Stephens's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sykk lands an uppercut.
Stephens working hard to break the clinch.
Sykk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stephenss head.
Stephens wants to break free but Sykk has control.
Sykk softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sykk prevents Stephens from breaking the clinch.
Sykk swings wildly with an uppercut but Stephens uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sykk keeps control of Stephens as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T3#
Stephens tries to break the clinch but Sykk is controlling the position.
Sykk has Stephens pressed against the cage, preventing Stephens from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stephens is trying to break the clinch but Sykk is controlling him.
Sykk misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Stephens pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stephens throws a leg kick but Sykk sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stephens misses the jab.
Sykk wants to counter with a clinch but Stephens pushes him away.
Sykk scores with the left hand. Stephens knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice shot lands for Stephens.
Sykk works the jab nicely.
Stephens swings widly with a right hand
and Sykk counters with a straight right hand.
A good leg kick by Sykk.
Sykk throws a jab but it's blocked by Stephens.
Sykk scores with a hook.
A left lands for Sykk.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stephens motions for Sykk to come forward. Stephens throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Stephens throws a right and a left that Sykk avoids nicely.
Sykk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stephens.
Stephens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stephens backing away here, and Sykk unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Stephens moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sykk is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Stephens had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A telegraphed right hand from Stephens misses the target.
Stephens keeps the fight on the outside.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stephens 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 Sykk has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sykk and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The fighters circling - Stephens throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stephens is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sykk with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stephens throws a lazy right hand but Sykk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Sykk has Stephens up against the cage in a clinch.
Sykk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stephenss head.
Sykk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stephens tries to circle away but Sykk has him pinned against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Asmund Sykk dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Sykk with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stephens buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stephens slips a jab from Sykk.
Stephens blocks a jab.
Stephens pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stephens throws a jab but it's blocked by Sykk.
Sykk ducks under a wild hook from Stephens.
Stephens closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Stephens on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A jab from Sykk does it's job there.
Sykk avoids the head kick by Stephens.
Sykk moves away from the strike by Stephens.
Sykk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stephens lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sykk lands with an overhand left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sykk connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stephens. Stephens circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sykk blocks a jab.#T1#
Stephens walks into a stiff left hand from Sykk.
Sykk listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#ROC2#
Stephens is rocked!
Stephens takes one on the button.
Oh Stephens is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sykk takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A jab from Stephens finds it's way through Sykk's defenses.
Stephens seems to have got his legs back now.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sykk.
Sykk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stephens throws a body kick that misses #CL2#
and Sykk holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Stephens working hard to break the clinch.
Sykk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sykk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sykk.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sykk keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stephens's efforts to push away.
Stephens is trying to break free.#BC#
Stephens breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Asmund Sykk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sykk ducks under a wild hook from Stephens.
Stephens sets himself, and Sykk steps forward looking for the clinch! Stephens avoids it this time.#T2#
Stephens waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sykk.
Sykk misses with a hook. Stephens ducked under it nicely.
Sykk sizes up Stephens with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sykk staying out of range there.
Sykk keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sykk checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sykk connects with a leg kick. Stephens looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Stephens shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stephens misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stephens scores with a nice right hand.
Sykk keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stephens pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sykk blocks a jab.
Stephens throws a right hand that misses
and Sykk counters with a stiff right hand. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Sykk has knocked Stephens down with a huge combo! Sykk steps away and waves a wobbly Stephens back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Sykk cracks the inside of Stephens's front leg. #T3#
Sykk slips a straight right by Stephens.
Stephens misses with a hook.
Sykk cracks Stephens on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Stephens falls backwards against the cage. Sykk follows up with more strikes that drop Stephens to his knees. Sykk keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Stephens! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Asmund Sykk!
A very excited looking Asmund Sykk made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: DFC 53: Full Throttle
Date: Jun 10, 2017

#R1#
Stephens moves forwards but Bounty connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bounty takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Decent striking displayed by Stephens there.
Stephens connects with a single shot there.
Stephens darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stephens ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stephens throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stephens misses with a body shot.
Bounty tries to counter with a clinch but Stephens shakes him off and moves away.
Good standup being displayed there by Stephens as he connects with a hook.
Stephens throws a lazy right hand but Bounty sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stephens just misses with a punch to the body.
Bounty tries to counter with a clinch but Stephens shakes him off and moves away.
Stephens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bounty manages to avoid it.
Stephens throws a lazy right hand but Bounty sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stephens swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bounty counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bounty throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stephens throws a lazy uppercut
and Bounty counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Bounty is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bounty displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stephens throws out the jab.
Bounty looks to land a left hand but Stephens moved out of range nicely.
Bounty uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stephens.
Bounty moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bounty lands a nice shot that snaps Stephens's head back.
Stephens moves away from the strike by Bounty.
Stephens tries to score with a low kick but Bounty moves his leg out of the way.
Stephens throws a leg kick but Bounty sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bounty looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stephens throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bounty.
Stephens looks to throw the jab but Bounty is out of range.
Jab by Stephens.
Stephens throws a push kick but Bounty slaps the foot to one side.
Stephens moves away from the strike by Bounty. #T2#
Stephens throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stephens is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bounty.
A slow jab from Bounty misses its intended target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stephens just misses with a punch to the body.
Stephens throws a head kick that misses.
Bounty scores with a hook to the body. Stephens takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bounty waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stephens.
Bounty does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bounty with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #KD2#
Bounty lands a big right hand that sends Stephens crashing to the mat! Bounty stays standing though and waves Stephens back to his feet!#CUT2#
It looks like Craig Stephens has been cut.
Bounty takes a swing at Stephens's ribcage but misses.
Bounty ducks under a wild hook from Stephens.
Stephens motions for Bounty to come forward. Stephens throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Bounty lands a really nice looking cross but Stephens seems unphased.
Bounty ducks under a wild hook from Stephens.
Craig Stephens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bounty tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stephens was well out of range. Poor timing from Bounty.
Stephens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bounty.
Bounty just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromStephens.
Stephens throws a sloppy head kick and Bounty moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Stephens misses the target.
Bounty fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stephens looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A swing and a miss from Stephens.
Stephens throws a right hand that misses
and Bounty counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stephens throws a lazy right hand but Bounty sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stephens throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bounty.
Stephens jabs Bounty to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bounty takes one to the side of the head.
Stephens is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bounty slips a jab from Stephens.#T4#
Stephens swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bounty uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stephens.
Stephens on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bounty works Stephens's body with a nice hook.
Stephens misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bounty.
A countering left hand to the body from Bounty misses.
Stephens throws a jab but it's blocked by Bounty.
Bounty connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stephens throws the left hand but Bounty avoids the punch easily.
Stephens misses with a body kick.
Bounty throws the left hand but Stephens avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stephens just misses with a punch to the body. #KD2#
Bounty sends Stephens crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Bounty is motioning to the referee to let Stephens up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Stephens is rocked!
Bounty drops Stephens with a big left hand! Stephens is injured, injured bad! Bounty jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jamie Bounty!

Event: DFC 46: Savkov Vs McDonnell
Date: May 19, 2017

#R1#
Belliveau keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Belliveau moves into the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Stephens has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.#BC#
Stephens breaks from the clinch.
Stephens looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Belliveau counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Belliveau.
Stephens wants to get back to his feet but Belliveau is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES#
Stephens is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
We've been informed that Belliveau has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#TD2#
Belliveau gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Stephens regains guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stephens is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Belliveau is controlling him.
Belliveau wants to control from the top but Stephens keeps moving.
Belliveau with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stephens wants to stand up but Belliveau is controlling him. #ES#
Stephens uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Belliveau uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stephens.
Belliveau fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Belliveau walks into a stiff left hand from Stephens.#T1#
Belliveau defending well as Stephens loads up on a big left hand.
Stephens displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Belliveau.
Stephens explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Belliveau uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stephens.
Belliveau takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mark Belliveau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belliveau moves out of range of the body kick from Stephens.
Stephens tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stephens dips to his left and cracks Belliveau with an uppercut!
Belliveau steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stephens.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stephens.
Craig Stephens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A cross from Stephens lands.
Stephens misses with a hook. Belliveau ducked under it nicely.
Belliveau changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Belliveau shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stephens defends it nicely.#CL2#
Belliveau has managed to clinch. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Belliveau trying to stall but Stephens improves his position.
Stephens tries to break free but Belliveau pushes him back against the cage.
Stephens wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #TD2#
Belliveau is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Stephens can't fight it off and eventually Belliveau manages to take the fight to the floor. Stephens looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Stephens manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Stephens is trying to break the clinch but Belliveau is controlling him.
Belliveau goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stephens prevents it.
Craig Stephens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Belliveau.
Stephens wants to get back to striking at distance but Belliveau won't allow it.
Stephens wants to break free but Belliveau has control. #BC#
Stephens breaks from the clinch.
A left lands for Stephens.
Belliveau shoots and misses
and Stephens counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Stephens misses with an uppercut.
Belliveau shoots in for a takedown but Stephens shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T3#
A head kick from Stephens lands but Belliveau takes it in his stride.
Stephens with a jab.
Belliveau looks for a takedown but Stephens sprawls well.
Jab by Stephens.
Belliveau lands a two punch combo.
Stephens misses with a wild body shot.
Belliveau dives in and grabs Stephens's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stephens pushes down on Belliveau's head and hops out.
Stephens changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stephens looks to throw the jab but Belliveau is out of range.
Belliveau misses with a takedown attempt - Stephens sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stephens leaves Belliveau with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Belliveau looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belliveau tries to clinch but Stephens moves out of range.
Good shot there by Stephens.
Belliveau wants to clinch but Stephens slips to the side#KD#
and Stephens counters with a crisp right hand that drops Belliveau! Stephens lets Belliveau back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Belliveau is rocked!#T4#
Belliveau walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Stephens! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Craig Stephens!
A relieved looking Craig 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.

Event: DFC 39: Dog Vs Canoe 2
Date: Apr 22, 2017

#R1#
Stephens misses with a body punch
letting Chikatchawan counter with a right hand.
Chikatchawan lands with a kick to the temple. Stephens shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT2#
It looks like Craig Stephens has been cut.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Chikatchawan, right into the meat.
Chikatchawan scoring well with a low kick there.
Chikatchawan lands a nice looking body kick.
Chikatchawan lands a body shot.
Chikatchawan moves away from the strike by Stephens.
Chikatchawan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Chikatchawan walks into a straight right hand from Stephens.
Chikatchawan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stephens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chikatchawan.
A left lands for Chikatchawan.
Stephens misses with a wild combination.
Chikatchawan scores with a kick to the body.
We've been told by Stephens's head coaches at Zen Balance Monastery that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Stephens throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chikatchawan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Stephens.#T1#
Stephens slips a jab from Chikatchawan.
Stephens throws a poor cross that misses #CL2#
and Chikatchawan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stephens backwards.
Stephens wants to break free but Chikatchawan has control.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chikatchawan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chikatchawan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stephens backwards.
Chikatchawan lands with a right to the head.
Chikatchawan pushes Stephens back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Chikatchawan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Chikatchawan on the inside.
Stephens is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stephens can't break the clinch.
Chikatchawan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chikatchawan works on Stephens's body with a couple of short punches.
Stephens is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chikatchawan lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Chikatchawan - that landed with a thud.
Chikatchawan slows down the pace here.
Chikatchawan lands a body shot in the clinch. #T2#
Chikatchawan lands a nice uppercut.
Chikatchawan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stephens or not.
Chikatchawan lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC2#
Stephens is rocked!
A right handed body shot lands from Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chikatchawan lands with a light punch inside.
Oh Stephens is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chikatchawan lands a body shot.
Stephens seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice body punch from Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stephens backwards.
Chikatchawan lands a shot to the body.
Chikatchawan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Chikatchawan stalling.
A left hand lands to the body for Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Chikatchawan. #BC2#
Chikatchawan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chikatchawan fakes the leg kick and cracks Stephens in the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Chikatchawan rushes Stephens and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Chikatchawan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chikatchawan lands with a left to the head.
Chikatchawan lands with a left to the head.
Chikatchawan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Chikatchawan pushes Stephens back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chikatchawan pushes off and lands a massive hook that knocks Stephens out cold! The fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tsoko Chikatchawan!
A very excited looking Tsoko Chikatchawan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: DFC 33: Stephens Vs Dog
Date: Apr 01, 2017

#R1#
Stephens tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stephens slips a jab and a cross from Dog.
It looked like Stephens wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stephens displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dog throws out the jab.
Stephens throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL2#
and Dog counters by clinching up.
Dog throws a punch but it's blocked by Stephens.
Stephens wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dog lands a nice uppercut.
Stephens working hard to break the clinch.
Stephens has had enough of the clinch but Dog keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Stephens pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dog on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dog is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stephens.
As Dog backs away, Stephens returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Stephens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephens lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dog moves out of range as Stephens strikes.
Dog swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dog misses with a straight left.
Stephens is looking to counter punch.
Stephens takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dog slips a straight right by Stephens.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dog pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Stephens takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A jab from Dog misses.
Stephens throws a lazy head kick
and Dog connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dog lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stephens at a distance.
Stephens throws out a loose jab but Dog uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dog defending well as Stephens loads up on a big left hand.
Dog uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stephens.
Dog swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stephens.#CL2#
Dog closes the distance and pushes Stephens back into the cage.
A right hand to the body from Dog.
Stephens is breathing heavily.
Stephens tries to circle away but Dog has him pinned against the cage.
Stephens is trying to break free.
Dog lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dog presses Stephens against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dog lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stephens is trying to break the clinch but Dog has him pressed against the cage.
Stephens has had enough of the clinch but Dog keeps him there for the moment.
Dog lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stephens backwards. #T2#
A shot in the inside from Dog.
A right hand to the body from Dog.
Dog lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dog lands with a right to the head.
Dog lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stephens backwards.
Our sources have told us that Stephens has been working on his elbows in the gym.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dog creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#
Stephens is rocked!
A left hand lands to the body for Dog.
Dog lands a shot to the body.
Dog pushes Stephens back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dog.
Dog scores with a hook to the body.
Dog working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oh Stephens is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dog dips a shoulder and cracks Stephens with a mighty uppercut! Stephens falls back against the cage and Dog unloads with a barrage of strikes! Stephens 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 - Dog screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Junkyard Dog!
Junkyard Dog is the new light heavyweight champion!
After the big win, Junkyard Dog made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sully's Bar & Grill and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: DFC 25: Bloodbath
Date: Mar 04, 2017

#R1#
Stephens misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benjamin.
Stephens swings for the body but Benjamin moves out of range. #TD2#
Benjamin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Stephens is trying to stand up here but Benjamin is controlling him well.
Stephens is trying to escape back to his feet but Benjamin uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Benjamin working the body and head with strikes.
Benjamin trying to control the position but Stephens is working away.
Benjamin in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Stephens is trying to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Benjamin is trying to get an arm triangle but Stephens is defending well.
Stephens is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Zen Balance Monastery that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Benjamin lands an elbow.
Benjamin advances to mount. #T1#
Benjamin won't let Stephens get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Benjamin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Stephens squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benjamin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Stephens's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Stephens trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#T2#
Benjamin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stephens is looking to escape.
Stephens is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Benjamin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#ES#
Stephens somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Stephens throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stephens throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL2#
and Benjamin moves into the clinch.#BC#
Stephens breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Benjamin moves into the clinch.
Stephens is trying to force a seperation but Benjamin has the dominant position.
Benjamin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stephens working hard to break the clinch.
Benjamin swings wildly with an uppercut but Stephens uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stephens blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Stephens wants to break the clinch but can't.
Benjamin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Stephens up against the cage.
Stephens's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Benjamin content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Stephens can't break the clinch.
Benjamin has Stephens pressed against the cage, preventing Stephens from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stephens is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Benjamin pressing his opponent against the cage.
Benjamin tries to land knees in the clinch but Stephens avoids the damage to the body.
Stephens is looking to break free of the clinch but Benjamin has double underhooks.
Benjamin looking to throw knees to the head but Stephens is blocking nicely.
Benjamin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stephens avoids it.
Stephens can't break the clinch.
Benjamin prevents Stephens from breaking the clinch.
Benjamin tries to land knees in the clinch but Stephens avoids the damage to the body. #T4#
Stephens wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Benjamin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Benjamin stalls.
Benjamin has Stephens pressed against the cage, preventing Stephens from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Benjamin's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Benjamin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #BC#
Stephens escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stephens misses the shot to the body.
Stephens lands a nice shot that snaps Benjamin's head back.
Stephens lands with a straight right. Benjamin didn't see that one coming.
Craig Stephens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benjamin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benjamin tries a low kick but Stephens avoids it.
Stephens scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brock Benjamin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Benjamin wants to land a leg kick but Stephens is out of range.
Stephens lands a nice leg kick that just misses Benjamin's sensitive parts.
Benjamin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Some bone on bone action there as Benjamin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Brock Benjamin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Benjamin swinging wildly here.
It looked like Stephens wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stephens lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stephens throws a jab when Benjamin was well out of range.
Benjamin blocks a head kick by Stephens.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benjamin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stephens counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stephens swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A combination from Stephens does no damage.
Benjamin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stephens to score with a decent uppercut.
Stephens pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Benjamin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Stephens lands a right hook to the body.
Benjamin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some wild striking there from Stephens.
Benjamin throws a low kick but Stephens moves out of range easily.
Stephens lands a body shot.
Stephens throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Benjamin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stephens circles away quickly and effectively.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stephens. That's going to slow Benjamin down.
Benjamin scores with a leg kick.
Stephens scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Benjamin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T2#
Stephens changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Benjamin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stephens scores with a jab.
No joy there for Benjamin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stephens ducks under a wild hook from Benjamin.
Benjamin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Benjamin walks into a stiff left hand from Stephens.
Stephens tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Craig Stephens is winning the standup battle so far.
Benjamin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stephens.
A low kick from Stephens misses #CL2#
and Benjamin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Benjamin.
Stephens is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Benjamin scores with a shot to the side of Stephens's head.
A short right from Benjamin. #T3#
Benjamin missing with knees to the body.
Stephens wants to break free but Benjamin has control.
A frustrated look appears on Stephens's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Benjamin trying to land knees to the body.
Brock Benjamin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stephens avoiding damage as Benjamin throws knees to the body.
Benjamin leaning against his opponent.
Stephens is trying to break free.
Benjamin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stephens is defending well for now.
Stephens is trying to push Benjamin away but Benjamin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Benjamin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Stephens up against the cage.#BC#
Stephens manages to break the clinch.
Stephens displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Benjamin.
Benjamin lands with a nice combination. Stephens backs away looking to recover.#T4#
Good exchange - Stephens coming out on top.
Benjamin wants to clinch.
Stephens fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Benjamin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Benjamin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Benjamin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Stephens tests Benjamin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stephens looks to land a combination but Benjamin avoids it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stephens misses with an uppercut. Benjamin saw that one coming.
Stephens throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Craig Stephens dominated that second 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.
#R3#
Benjamin misses with a few strikes there.
Benjamin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stephens will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Benjamin wants to counter with a clinch but Stephens pushes him away.
Benjamin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stephens.
Benjamin wants to counter the offense by Stephens and move into the clinch position.
Benjamin tries to clinch there but Stephens circles away.
Benjamin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stephens circles away quickly and effectively.
A big left from Stephens misses.
Stephens misses with a straight left.
Stephens digs a good body shot into Benjamin's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephens jabs Benjamin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Benjamin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stephens cracks Benjamin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#TD2#
Benjamin gets the takedown into side control. #ES#
Stephens explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T1#
Stephens throws a hook to the side of Benjamin's head but Benjamin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Craig Stephens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Benjamin walks into a straight right hand from Stephens.
Benjamin misses with a few strikes there.
Benjamin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Benjamin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stephens changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Benjamin takes one to the side of the head. #ROC#
Benjamin is rocked!
Stephens drops Benjamin with a huge uppercut! Benjamin drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Stephens is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Craig Stephens!
Craig Stephens retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath Craig Stephens thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DFC 21: Belliveau Vs Stephens
Date: Feb 18, 2017

#R1#
Stephens does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Belliveau uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stephens.
Stephens throws out a loose jab but Belliveau uses good head movement to avoid it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Stephens has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Nice body punch from Stephens.
Belliveau displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stephens throws out the jab.
Belliveau's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stephens connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Belliveau scrambles back to his feet.
Belliveau is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stephens sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stephens chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Belliveau moves away from the strike by Stephens.
Belliveau takes one on the button.
Belliveau tries for a takedown but Stephens circles away easily
and Stephens counters with a stiff right hand.
Stephens dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Belliveau avoids the head kick by Stephens. #TD#
Belliveau shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Belliveau showed some decent athleticism there. #ES2#
Stephens manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Belliveau keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Stephens breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stephens 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. #T1#
Good work by Belliveau as he checks the leg kick.
Stephens throws a jab but it's blocked by Belliveau.
Belliveau shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stephens but Stephens pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Belliveau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stephens scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stephens misses with a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Belliveau checks a leg kick.
Belliveau fails with a takedown attempt.
Belliveau blocks a leg kick.
Belliveau takes one on the button.
Belliveau closes the distance and clinches up with Stephens, looking for a takedown. Belliveau pushes Stephens against the cage but Stephens circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stephens has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Stephens doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Belliveau fails to land the takedown.#T2#
Belliveau walks into a left hand.
Craig Stephens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belliveau looks to score with a jab to the body but Stephens is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stephens! But no joy.
Mark Belliveau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belliveau on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stephens throws a right and a left that Belliveau avoids nicely.
Stephens throws a sloppy head kick and Belliveau moves out of range easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stephens darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Belliveau tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stephens sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Belliveau somewhat.
Stephens throws a series of punches but Belliveau moves out of range.
Stephens jabs at Belliveau's body.
Belliveau shoots in and drives through. Stephens sprawls well.
Stephens scores with a jab to the jaw.
Belliveau misses with a wild body shot.
Stephens stuffs the takedown attempt from Belliveau. Belliveau gets slowly back to his feet.
Belliveau shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stephens as he avoids it easily. #T3#
Stephens takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Stephens scores with a jab to the body.
Stephens throws a body kick that misses.
Belliveau shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Stephens eats them both and turns towards Belliveau to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Stephens tried to score with a low kick but Belliveau checks it.
Stephens cracks Belliveau with a good jab.
Belliveau takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stephens is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Belliveau had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Belliveau is breathing heavily.
Stephens dips to his left and cracks Belliveau with an uppercut!
Good exchange - Stephens coming out on top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stephens darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #ROC2#
Belliveau is rocked!
Stephens lands a nice leg kick that just misses Belliveau's sensitive parts.
Oh Belliveau is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stephens's jab looks to have found its range, popping Belliveau under the eye.
Belliveau gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stephens counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Craig Stephens!
Craig Stephens is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Craig 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.

Event: DFC 11: Four Vs Pate
Date: Dec 31, 2016

#R1#
Stephens gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mcgee.
Mcgee takes one to the side of the head.
Stephens throws a leg kick that misses.
Stephens misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mcgee tries to counter with a clinch but Stephens shakes him off and moves away.
Decent striking displayed by Stephens there.#CL2#
Mcgee clinches.
We've been informed that Mcgee has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#BC#
Stephens breaks from the clinch.
Eugene Mcgee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab from Stephens.
Mcgee misses with a hook. Stephens ducked under it nicely.
Mcgee closes the distance but Stephens moves to the side
and Mcgee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stephens scores with a punch 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!
Mcgee darts in trying to clinch
and Stephens counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice uppercut lands for Stephens. That snapped Mcgee's head back.
Mcgee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stephens manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stephens was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stephens jabs at Mcgee's body.#T1#
Mcgee staying out of range there.#KD#
Stephens feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Mcgee sprawling to the canvas! Mcgee rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Stephens finish him?! #ROC#
Mcgee is rocked!
Stephens swats away the attempt to clinch by Mcgee.
Mcgee is still on wobbly legs! Can Stephens finish him?
Stephens closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Mcgee out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Craig Stephens!
During a confident post fight interview, Craig Stephens thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DFC 8: Sonjay Vs Hobson
Date: Dec 14, 2016

#R1#
Stephens works Taktarov's body with a nice hook.
We've been hearing reports that Taktarov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Taktarov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CUT2#
It looks like Oleg Taktarov has been cut.
Stephens cracks Taktarov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Stephens lands a head shot.
A shot to the liver by Stephens. Beautiful body shot.
Stephens scores with a shot to the body.
Taktarov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stephens moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stephens fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stephens is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stephens lands with a hook. Taktarov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stephens works the jab nicely.#CUT2#
Oleg Taktarov's cut is getting worse.
Stephens punishes Taktarov's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Taktarov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stephens tries to avoid it but Taktarov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stephens to the ground. Stephens escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stephens has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Stephens lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Taktarov circles away quickly and effectively.
Taktarov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stephens lands a right hook to the body.
Stephens lands with a shot to the body.
Stephens smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Taktarov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stephens changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Taktarov is breathing heavily.
Stephens cracks Taktarov with an open hand slap.
Stephens has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stephens. That's going to slow Taktarov down. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taktarov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Stephens.
Stephens with a nice cross.
Stephens jabs at Taktarov's body.
Stephens is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Taktarov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Taktarov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Craig Stephens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taktarov needs to keep his hands up - Stephens had a free shot at his head there.#CUT2#
Oleg Taktarov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Stephens lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Stephens lands a nice looking body shot.
Taktarov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT2#
Jeez, Oleg Taktarov's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Stephens scores with a hook.
Nice body punch from Stephens. #T3#
Jab by Stephens.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Oleg Taktarov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Craig Stephens!
An out of breath Craig Stephens thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DFC 4: Lee Vs Boggs
Date: Nov 19, 2016

#R1#
Erokhin avoids the head kick by Stephens.
Stephens throws a head kick that misses.
A shot to the liver by Erokhin. Beautiful body shot.
Stephens finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The crowd cheers as Erokhin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stephens doesn't seem phased though.
Jab, jab by Erokhin - just one landing.
Erokhin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stephens looks to land a body kick but Erokhin moved away.
Erokhin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A shot to the liver by Erokhin. Beautiful body shot.
Erokhin misses with a double jab.
Erokhin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stephens counters with a head kick. That will keep Erokhin thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Erokhin stuns Stephens with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Erokhin stalks Stephens and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Stephens's face. Stephens staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT2#
It looks like Craig Stephens has been cut.#KD2#
Erokhin cracks Stephens with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Stephens looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Erokhin finish him? #ROC2#
Stephens is rocked!
Stephens loses concentration momentarily and Erokhin pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Stephens crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Erokhin finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Konstantin Erokhin!

Event: WEC 13: Champion vs Champion
Date: Sep 24, 2016

#R1#
Stephens looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stephens throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vlad swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stephens.
Stephens misses with a wild body shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Stephens.
Stephens throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Vlad.
Vlad bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stephens's head backwards.
Stephens looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vlad closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vlad looks for a takedown but Stephens sprawls well.
It looked like Stephens was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Stephens misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stephens lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Arthur Vlad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vlad takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stephens throws a right hand that Vlad ducks under and follows up with a left that Vlad also avoids with ease.
Vlad looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've been told by Stephens's head coaches at The Pure Warrior that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Stephens cracks a nice hook into Vlad's ribs.
Stephens walks into a jab.#T1#
Stephens throws a series of strikes that have Vlad backpedaling.
Stephens ducks right into an uppercut from Vlad. #CL2#
Vlad instigates a clinch. #BC#
Stephens breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Craig Stephens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stephens plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Stephens connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vlad misses with a body shot.
Stephens lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vlad tries to clinch but Stephens moves out of range.
Stephens fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vlad misses with a lunging right hand
and Stephens counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Vlad catches Stephens with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vlad takes a kick to the side of the head.
Vlad shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stephens but Stephens pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vlad has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stephens.
Stephens throws a sloppy head kick and Vlad moves out of range easily. #T2#
Stephens scores with a hook to the body. Vlad takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vlad with a hook.
Vlad on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stephens connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL2#
Vlad drives through and clinches with Stephens against the cage.
Vlad lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Stephens escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stephens is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vlad scores with a hook.
Vlad fails with an attempt to clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stephens.
Vlad works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL2#
Vlad clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Vlad breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vlad throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stephens counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stephens slips under a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stephens, as that shot connected. #T3#
Stephens throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vlad.
Stephens lands with a nice body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vlad darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sloppy strikes from Stephens. Those never looked like landing.
Stephens swinging wildly here.
Vlad slips a jab and a cross from Stephens.
Vlad fails with a takedown attempt.
Craig Stephens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Vlad.
Vlad looks winded!
Vlad getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stephens showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vlad.
It looked like Stephens was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vlad.
Stephens swinging wildly here. #T4#
Nice defenses there by Stephens.
Stephens lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stephens walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vlad is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vlad misses with an uppercut.
Vlad throws a looping overhand right but Stephens ducks down to avoid it.
Vlad closes the distance but Stephens moves to the side
letting Stephens counter with a right hand.
Stephens throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice body punch from Stephens.
Vlad looks to throw the jab but Stephens is out of range.
Stephens feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Stephens lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vlad takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stephens misses with a head kick.
Vlad tries to clinch up.
Vlad missing with a left hand there. Stephens was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stephens scores with a nice head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Craig Stephens dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Stephens slips a straight right by Vlad.
Stephens goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vlad. Stephens does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vlad with a nice cross.
Stephens connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stephens scores with a leg kick.
Stephens scores with a kick to the body. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Stephens has knocked Vlad down with a huge combo! Stephens steps away and waves a wobbly Vlad back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Vlad is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Arthur Vlad has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vlad misses with a body shot
and Stephens counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Vlad falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Craig Stephens!
Craig Stephens seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: WEC 11: Parker vs Calderon 3
Date: Sep 10, 2016

#R1#
Stephens throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stephens throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Englander.
Donk. The Englander catches Stephens right on the button with a cross.
Stephens throws a series of punches but The Englander moves out of range.
The Englander steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stephens.
Stephens lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stephens.
The Englander lands with a cross.
Stephens misses with a body shot.
The Englander falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stephens counters with a left and a right that stings The Englander.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Englander moves out of range of the body kick from Stephens.
The Englander misses with an uppercut. Stephens saw that one coming.
Stephens misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stephens moves out of range as The Englander strikes.
Stephens rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but The Englander moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stephens ducks under a wild hook from The Englander.
The Englander's corner calls for a 1-2. The Englander obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Stephens ducks right into an uppercut from The Englander.
The Englander blocks a head kick by Stephens.
Stephens stuns The Englander with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stephens fails to land with a series of punches. #T1#
A jab from The Englander does it's job there.
The Englander pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stephens was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Stephens uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Englander.
Stephens tries a head kick but it misses.
A big right from The Englander misses.
The Englander dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The Englander throws out a powerful jab.
The Englander misses with a straight right.
Stephens gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The Englander has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Stephens.
The Englander slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The Englander is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Stephens had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Stephens looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stephens moves away from the strike by The Englander.
Stephens lands a head kick. The Englander smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stephens goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sloppy strikes from Stephens. Those never looked like landing.
The Englander scores with a hook to the body. Stephens takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
The Englander looks to throw the jab but Stephens is out of range.
Stephens defending well as The Englander loads up on a big left hand.
Stephens misses with a kick to the body.
George The Englander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stephens lands a nice hook to The Englander's body. The Englander takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stephens moves away from the strike by The Englander.
Stephens looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
The Englander misses with a head kick.
Stephens slips a straight right by The Englander.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A head kick misses from Stephens.
The Englander lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Stephens misses with a double jab.
Stephens scores with a head kick.
The Englander misses with a looping left.
The Englander lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stephens circles away quickly and effectively.
Stephens swings for the body but The Englander moves out of range.
Stephens slips a jab and a cross from The Englander.
The Englander misses with a wild body shot.
The Englander blocks a head kick by Stephens.
The Englander looks to land a left hand but Stephens moved out of range nicely.
Stephens looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The Englander cracks Stephens with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T3#
Stephens pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Englander misses with a head kick.
The Englander waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stephens.
The Englander dips to his left and cracks Stephens with an uppercut!
Stephens closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Stephens is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've been informed that The Englander has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Jab by The Englander.
The Englander takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Good exchange - The Englander coming out on top.
Stephens takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stephens throws a right and a left that The Englander avoids nicely.
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 throws a head kick but The Englander moves out of range.
Stephens takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The Englander misses with a right hand
and Stephens makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The Englander thuds his right hand into Stephens's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stephens bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stephens on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The Englander moves out of range of the body kick from Stephens.
The Englander lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T4#
The Englander throws the left hand but Stephens avoids the punch easily.
Stephens looks to land a left hand but The Englander moved out of range nicely.
The Englander with a nice cross.
Stephens throws a sloppy head kick and The Englander moves out of range easily.
The Englander pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Englander. Stephens does a little dance to reset his feet.
It appears Stephens was looking to counter with a kick there.
The Englander throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Englander cracks Stephens with a good jab.
Stephens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Englander.
Stephens fails to land with a series of punches.
The Englander's corner calls for a 1-2. The Englander obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The Englander throws a hook to the side of Stephens's head but Stephens sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stephens takes one to the chin there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Englander throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Some wild striking there from Stephens.
The Englander looks to land a right hand but Stephens moved out of range.
The Englander misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but George The Englander will probably get the nod.
That's time! Stephens's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Stephens is looking to land body kicks.
Stephens stuns The Englander with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A jab lands there for The Englander.
The Englander pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Craig Stephens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Englander is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stephens.
Stephens is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stephens slips under a jab.
Stephens is looking to wear down The Englander with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The Englander misses the jab.
The Englander takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The Englander tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stephens throws a head kick that misses.
The Englander throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stephens sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stephens moves away from the strike by The Englander.
Stephens walks into a left hand.
Stephens lands with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stephens cracks the inside of The Englander's front leg.
Stephens bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from The Englander misses the target.
Stephens slips a jab from The Englander.#T1#
Stephens digs a good body shot into The Englander's ribs.
The Englander lands with an overhand left.
Stephens misses with a wild combination.
The Englander throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Englander throws a good cross that connects.
Stephens fails to land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from The Englander.
The Englander lands a jab.
George The Englander seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stephens lands a jab-cross combination.
The Englander misses with a straight right.
The Englander checks a leg kick.
The Englander misses with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Englander takes a swing at Stephens's ribcage but misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T2#
Stephens tries to bum rush The Englander with a series of wild strikes but The Englander uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The Englander tries a head kick but it misses.
The Englander missing with a left hand there. Stephens was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Englander throws a good cross that connects.
Stephens throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stephens throws a leg kick but The Englander checks it.
The Englander avoids the head kick by Stephens.
The Englander 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.
Stephens misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The Englander misses with a looping right.
The Englander works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The Englander falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stephens counters with a good, hard body kick but The Englander shrugs it off.
The Englander walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stephens.
Stephens takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stephens tries to bum rush The Englander with a series of wild strikes but The Englander uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts The Englander, as that shot connected. #T3#
Stephens walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. The Englander checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The Englander fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A head kick misses from Stephens.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stephens takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The Englander misses with an uppercut. Stephens saw that one coming.
As The Englander looks to move away, Stephens throws a big counter combo but The Englander just gets out of the way.
Stephens bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stephens takes a jab right on the kisser.
The Englander avoids the head kick by Stephens.
The Englander waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stephens.
The Englander swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stephens.
Stephens throws a head kick that misses.
Stephens throws a head kick but The Englander moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from The Englander on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stephens throws a push kick but The Englander slaps the foot to one side.
Stephens uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Englander.
Stephens throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stephens misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stephens looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The Englander avoids the body shot from Stephens. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stephens takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The Englander has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stephens finds it's way round the side to connect with The Englander's head.
The Englander slips a straight right by Stephens.
Stephens uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Englander.
Stephens cracks the inside of The Englander's front leg.
Stephens takes one on the button.
The Englander moves out of range of the leg kick from Stephens.
Stephens throws a right and a left that The Englander avoids nicely.
Stephens takes one to the side of the head.
Stephens throws a body punch but The Englander moves out of range.
Stephens scores with a three punch combo!
Nice shot lands for The Englander.
The Englander keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stephens walks into a stiff left hand from The Englander.
The Englander pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stephens appears to be looking for a big counter.
The Englander listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The Englander slips a jab and a cross from Stephens.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but George The Englander will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Stephens misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stephens misses with an uppercut. The Englander saw that one coming.
The Englander throws out a loose jab but Stephens uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stephens rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but The Englander moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The Englander sizes up Stephens with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sloppy strikes from Stephens. Those never looked like landing.
Stephens connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The Englander throws a hook but Stephens blocks it.
Stephens wants to land a leg kick but The Englander is out of range.
Nice shot lands for The Englander.
The Englander takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Stephens.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephens throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A decent looking cross lands there for The Englander.
The fighters circling - The Englander throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
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!
The Englander has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from The Englander there as he acknowledges the shot.
The Englander lands a head shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Stephens.#T1#
The Englander keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from The Englander! But no joy.
Stephens gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Stephens avoids a punch combination nicely.
The Englander loads up on a big right hand but Stephens slips the punch.
Stephens throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stephens will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stephens takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stephens looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Stephens takes a jab right on the kisser.
The Englander smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stephens fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stephens misses with a straight left.
The Englander looks to land a combination but Stephens avoids it well.
The Englander missing with a left hand there. Stephens was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Englander swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stephens.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Decent striking displayed by The Englander there.#T2#
Stephens throws a body punch but The Englander moves out of range.
Stephens with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling The Englander to score with a decent uppercut.
Stephens throws a sloppy head kick
and The Englander counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jab from The Englander.
The Englander connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stephens. Stephens circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The Englander connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stephens's hands.
The Englander connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The Englander cracks Stephens with a right hand to the side of the head.
The Englander lands with a hook. Stephens tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The Englander rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stephens moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stephens seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Stephens scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The Englander connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The Englander misses with the combination.
The Englander looks to throw the jab but Stephens is out of range.
Stephens misses with a hook.#T3#
The Englander throws a body shot but no joy.
The Englander cracks Stephens with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stephens misses with a looping right.
The Englander bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as The Englander checks a leg kick.
Stephens throws a quick head kick that skims the top of The Englander's head.
George The Englander is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The Englander connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stephens momentarily.
Decent striking displayed by The Englander there.
Stephens keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Englander.
Stephens walks into a left hand.
The Englander uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stephens has time to react.
The Englander misses with a wild combination.
Stephens takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stephens throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stephens uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Englander.#T4#
The Englander throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stephens on the side of the head.
The Englander cracks Stephens with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The Englander cracks Stephens with an open hand slap.
Stephens on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stephens slips a straight right by The Englander.
Stephens defending well as The Englander loads up on a big left hand.
The Englander misses with a hook.
Stephens moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Stephens misses with a series of wild punches.
Stephens misses the shot to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Stephens might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
The Englander on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Englander with a nice cross.
Stephens ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The Englander scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stephens in his tracks.
Craig Stephens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Englander clobbers Stephens with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stephens avoids the body shot from The Englander.

And that's the end of the fight!
George The Englander comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well The Englander has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George The Englander!

Event: WEC 9: Parker vs Smith
Date: Aug 27, 2016

#R1#
Stephens moves forwards but Dick connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dick blocks a head kick by Stephens.
Dick scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stephens tries a head kick but it misses.
Stephens on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stephens getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dick takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Stephens looks to score with a jab to the body but Dick is just out of range.
Stephens misses with a double jab #CL#
and Dick counters by moving into the clinch.
Dick scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dick lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stephens tries to break free but Dick pushes him back against the cage.
Dick lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stephens backwards.
Stephens wants to break free but Dick has control. #T1#
Stephens tries to break the clinch but Dick is controlling the position.
Stephens wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dick lands a nice shot to the body.
Stephens looks winded!
A left hand lands to the body for Dick.
Dick lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dick lands a nice shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Dick.
Dick lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stephens backwards.
Dick lands with a short shot to the head.
Dick stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dick scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dick creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dick lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dick is working Stephens over against the cage.
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!
Dick digs a right hand underneath Stephens's ribcage. Stephens let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Dick.
Dick lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stephens or not. #T2#
A shot in the inside from Dick.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dick.
Nice body punch from Dick.
Dick lands a hook that snaps the head of Stephens backwards.
Stephens's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dick.#ROC#
Stephens is rocked!
Dick scores with a shot to the side of Stephens's head.
Stephens is still on wobbly legs! Can Dick finish him?
Dick digs a right hand underneath Stephens's ribcage. Stephens let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dick lands with a left to the head.
Dick lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stephens backwards.
Dick lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short left from Dick.
Dick lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stephens or not.
A right handed body shot lands from Dick.
Dick scores with a shoulder strike.
Dick stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dick throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stephenss head.
Dick lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stephens or not.
Dick digs a right hand into Stephens's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stephens's gas tank. #T3#
A right hand to the body from Dick.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dick.
Dick lands a body punch.
Dick lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stephens backwards.
Dick works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Dick.
Dick lands a hook that snaps the head of Stephens backwards.
Dick creates a bit of distance for himself, with Stephens pressed up against the cage and cracks Stephens with a massive uppercut! Stephens goes down! He's out cold! Wow, that was some serious power there by Dick!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Slick Dick!
An out of breath and clearly excited Slick Dick thanked Shinobi for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: WEC 7: Vurny vs Tavares
Date: Aug 13, 2016

#R1#
Sarette blocks a head kick by Stephens.
Sarette tries to clinch there but Stephens circles away.
Sarette tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sloppy strikes from Stephens. Those never looked like landing.
Sarette seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Stephens fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sarette checks it well.
Donk. Stephens catches Sarette right on the button with a cross.
Sarette is looking to clinch.
Sarette misses with a kick to the body.
Sarette moves out of range of the body kick from Stephens.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephens fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sarette looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stephens stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A low kick from Stephens misses
and Sarette counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Stephens cracks Sarette with a good jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Sarette looking to score a takedown here. Stephens is defending well but Sarette drives through and ends up in Stephens's guard.#T1#
Stephens is looking to stand up but Sarette isn't so interested in that idea. #ES2#
Stephens is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Sarette presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC#
Sarette breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A bone on bone clash there as Sarette blocks the leg kick.
Sarette throws a big counter combination but Stephens scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Stephens punishes Sarette's body with a nice straight punch.
Sarette takes a jab right on the kisser.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sarette is defended easily by Stephens.
Sarette on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2##KD2#
Stephens drops Sarette with a beautiful combination! Sarette stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Stephens is looking for the KO!#CUT2#
It looks like Nick Sarette has been cut.
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 throws a series of punches but Sarette moves out of range.
Sarette doesn't manage to clinch there - Stephens circles away.
Stephens pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sarette closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Stephens counter with a right hand. #ROC2#
Sarette is rocked!
Sarette is aggressively charging in as Stephens backs up avoiding any damage. Stephens tosses out a jab and Sarette runs right into it face first! Sarette is out cold! Stephens dropped down on all fours and is barking in Sarette's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Craig Stephens!
Our winner, Craig 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.

Event: WEC 5: La Grande vs Centura
Date: Jul 30, 2016

#R1#
Stephens scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Stephens misses with a kick to the body.
The Englander blocks a head kick by Stephens.
Stephens throws a head kick that misses.
The Englander misses with a wild body shot.
The Englander misses with a body shot
and Stephens counters with a good, hard body kick but The Englander shrugs it off.
The Englander changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stephens thuds his shin into the meat of The Englander's side.
Stephens tries a head kick but it misses.
Stephens misses with a series of wild punches.
The Englander is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Craig Stephens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stephens lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Englander lands a body shot.
Stephens lands a two punch combo. #T1#
Stephens misses with a wild combination.
A quick step to the side and The Englander tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Stephens.
The Englander is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Stephens throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The Englander connects with a body shot.
Stephens scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The Englander takes a swing at Stephens's ribcage but misses.
Stephens tries a head kick but it misses.
The Englander definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stephens looks for the body kick but The Englander saw that one coming.
Stephens misses with a double jab
and The Englander counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Stephens looks winded!
Stephens throws a leg kick but The Englander checks it.
The Englander swings for the body but Stephens moves out of range. #T2#
The Englander connects with a body shot that sends Stephens's belly button to the back.
Stephens scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stephens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Englander.
Stephens looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stephens misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stephens misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stephens throws a sloppy head kick and The Englander moves out of range easily.
Stephens cracks The Englander with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Stephens swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and The Englander counters with a nice uppercut.
The Englander tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stephens was well out of range. Poor timing from The Englander.
The Englander throws a shot to the body.
Stephens needs to keep his hands up - The Englander had a free shot at his head there.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Englander. Stephens does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stephens throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
The Englander throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stephens avoids the body shot from The Englander.
Stephens throws a fast counter high kick but The Englander manages to duck under it in time.
Stephens looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stephens throws a head kick that misses.
The Englander tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stephens was well out of range. Poor timing from The Englander.
The Englander misses the shot to the body.
Stephens jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stephens throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and The Englander cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stephens misses with a looping left.
The Englander seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Stephens swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling The Englander to counter with a crisp jab.
Stephens throws a head kick that misses.
The Englander throws a shot to the body. #T4#
Stephens throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and The Englander counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stephens thinking.
The Englander lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Englander misses the shot to the body.
Stephens avoids the body shot from The Englander.
Stephens drops his hands momentarily and The Englander takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The Englander has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The Englander misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stephens.
Stephens throws a nice looking combination but The Englander bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stephens connects with a high kick.
Stephens looks for the body kick but The Englander saw that one coming.
The Englander throws a body shot but no joy.
The Englander ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stephens moves away.
It seemed like Stephens was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Craig Stephens will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
The Englander misses with a wild body shot.
Stephens unleashes a big counter combination but The Englander bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The Englander is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stephens.
Stephens tries to bum rush The Englander with a series of wild strikes but The Englander uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The Englander was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The Englander throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Englander throws a shot from downtown. Stephens moves away and avoids it.
Stephens tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters circling a little - Stephens finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Craig Stephens seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good exchange - The Englander coming out on top.
Stephens throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Stephens scores with a head kick.
Craig Stephens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stephens throws a body kick that misses.
Stephens is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Englander avoids the head kick by Stephens.
Stephens has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The Englander misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Stephens misses with a series of wild punches.
Stephens displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Englander throws out the jab.
Stephens misses with a head kick.
Stephens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Englander.
The Englander misses with a wild body shot.
Stephens lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The Englander swings for the body but Stephens moves out of range.
Stephens unleashes a big counter combination but The Englander bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The Englander throws out a loose jab but Stephens uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stephens looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A telegraphed right hand from The Englander misses the target.
Stephens lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! The Englander crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Stephens - the referee stops the clock and The Englander gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Stephens. The Englander manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T2#
Stephens throws a nice looking combination but The Englander bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The Englander throwing a counter right hand but Stephens manages to avoid it.
The Englander misses with a body shot.
Stephens throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Englander.
The Englander is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stephens looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The Englander tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stephens was well out of range. Poor timing from The Englander.
Stephens throws out a counter right but The Englander avoids it with no problem.
An inside leg kick from Stephens misses.
Stephens fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but The Englander is out of range.
Stephens avoids the body shot from The Englander.
Stephens throws a sloppy head kick and The Englander moves out of range easily.
Stephens misses the shot to the body.
The Englander takes a swing at Stephens's ribcage but misses.
Stephens misses with a double jab
and The Englander counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Stephens misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The Englander steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Stephens. That one must have hurt.
Stephens tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Englander misses with a body punch
and Stephens counters with a left and a right that stings The Englander.
Stephens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Englander manages to avoid it.
The Englander scores with a body shot.
A left lands for The Englander.
The Englander throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stephens stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The Englander takes a swing at Stephens's ribcage but misses.
Stephens misses with a series of wild punches. #T4#
The Englander misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stephens.
Stephens lands with a hook. The Englander tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The Englander ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stephens misses with a combination
and The Englander counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The Englander cracks Stephens with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stephens takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A head kick by Stephens misses
and The Englander counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The Englander fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stephens manages to avoid it.
Good exchange - The Englander coming out on top.
A big left from The Englander misses.
Stephens lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Craig Stephens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! The Englander's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Stephens throws a series of strikes that have The Englander backpedaling.
The Englander fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stephens manages to avoid it.
The Englander looks to score with a jab to the body but Stephens is just out of range.
Stephens uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Englander.
The Englander misses with a wild body shot.
The Englander just misses with a punch to the body.
Stephens misses with a leg kick.
The Englander swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Stephens misses.
An attempted straight right counter from The Englander misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephens misses with a jab, cross combination.
A quick step to the side and The Englander tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Englander misses with a wild body shot.
Stephens lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stephens takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The Englander connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stephens's hands.#T1#
Stephens looks to land a combination but The Englander avoids it well.
The Englander lands with a shot to the body.
Stephens gets cracked with a nice right hand there by The Englander.
Stephens throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Englander.
Stephens swinging wildly here.
Stephens throws a sloppy head kick and The Englander moves out of range easily.
The Englander fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stephens manages to avoid it.
Stephens steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from The Englander.
The Englander avoids a punch combination nicely.
The Englander lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
The Englander misses with a wild body shot.
Stephens slips a jab from The Englander.
The Englander backing away here, and Stephens unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Stephens misses with a double jab.
The Englander swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The Englander is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stephens.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stephens.
Stephens throws a head kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stephens.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Englander works Stephens's body with a nice hook.
Stephens keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stephens throws a head kick that misses.
The Englander lands a jab-cross combination. #T3#
Stephens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Englander.
Stephens throws a counter combo.
The Englander connects with a body shot that sends Stephens's belly button to the back.
Stephens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Englander.
Stephens throws a counter combo.
The Englander misses with a body shot.
Stephens staying out of range there.
As The Englander backs off Stephens throws a huge counter combo but The Englander manages to avoid it all.
Stephens throws a left and a right that both miss
and The Englander counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The Englander throws a sloppy body shot
and Stephens counters with a nice body shot.
The Englander ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stephens moves away.
The fighters circling - The Englander throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stephens swings for the body but The Englander moves out of range.
Stephens throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The Englander throws a body shot but no joy.
George The Englander has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Stephens throws a looping overhand right but The Englander ducks down to avoid it.
The Englander misses with a shot to the body
and Stephens counters with a straight right hand.
The Englander looks to score with a jab to the body but Stephens is just out of range.
The Englander avoids a punch combination nicely.
The Englander misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Stephens counters with a three punch combo that has The Englander backing up. The Englander nods at Stephens to acknowledge the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Englander lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stephens throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Englander sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Englander ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stephens moves away.
The Englander throws a combination that misses
and Stephens counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Craig Stephens is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stephens avoids a punch combination nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to George The Englander.
Well Stephens has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craig Stephens!
Craig Stephens took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, EVOLUTION Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: WEC 3: Parker vs Calderon
Date: Jul 16, 2016

#R1#
Stephens lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stephens throws a head kick but Artillius moves out of range.
Stephens tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Artillius paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Artillius shoots in looking for a takedown. Stephens tries to sprawl out of it but Artillius keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stephens manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stephens throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Artillius steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Stephens will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A head kick by Stephens misses
and Artillius counters with a two punch combo.
Artillius shoots in looking for a takedown but Stephens manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Artillius's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice uppercut there from Stephens.
Stephens lands with a nice combination. Artillius backs away looking to recover.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Artillius avoids the body shot from Stephens.
Artillius moves in looking to clinch but Stephens pushes him off.
Stephens seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Artillius checks a low kick from Stephens.
Artillius tries to counter by closing the distance.
Stephens misses with a body kick.
Nice sprawl there from Stephens as Artillius shoots in.
Stephens wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Craig Stephens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximus Artillius.#CL2#
Artillius has taken the fight to the clinch. #T1#
Stephens is trying to break free.
Good body shot from Artillius.
Stephens is trying to break the clinch but Artillius is controlling him.
Artillius has Stephens pressed against the cage, preventing Stephens from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stephens tries to circle away but Artillius has him pinned against the cage.
Stephens tries to break the clinch but Artillius is controlling the position.
Stephens is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD2#
Artillius jumps guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Artillius controlling Stephens's posture.
Stephens would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SU#
Artillius is working an open guard so Stephens takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Stephens throws a push kick but Artillius slaps the foot to one side.
Craig Stephens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Artillius is looking to clinch but Stephens is avoiding it.
It looked like Stephens was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Stephens misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Artillius pushes Stephens up against the cage in a clinch.
Artillius can't get the takedown.
A frustrated look appears on Artillius's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Artillius manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Stephens wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stephens wants to break free but Artillius has control. #T3#
Artillius tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stephens smiles and moves away.
Stephens looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Artillius looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stephens is fending him off so far but Artillius persists. Nope, Stephens circles away and we're back to standing.
A left and a right from Stephens both land. Nice combination.
Stephens cracks the inside of Artillius's front leg.
Artillius takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stephens lands a high kick!
Nice uppercut there from Stephens.
Stephens lands a high kick!
Stephens scores with a shot to the body.
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 cracks Artillius with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#ROC#
Artillius is rocked!
Stephens moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Artillius is still on wobbly legs! Can Stephens finish him?
Artillius looks winded!
Artillius switches off momentarily and Stephens cracks him with a monster right hand! Artillius 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 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Craig Stephens!
An out of breath and clearly excited Craig Stephens thanked EVOLUTION Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: Empire 1: Parker vs Chambers
Date: Jun 25, 2016

#R1#
Moore pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Moore has managed to clinch.
Moore tries to throw a body punch but Stephens avoids it by throwing Moore back against the cage.
Stephens goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Moore definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stephens wants to break the clinch but can't.
Moore lands a body punch.
Stephens is trying to maintain a safe position but Moore gets an underhook and turns Stephens into the cage.
Moore tries to throw a body punch but Stephens avoids it by throwing Moore back against the cage.
Moore will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Stephens up against the cage.#TD#
Moore pulls guard effortlessly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore keeping full guard, as Stephens tries to pass. #SU2#
Stephens decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Moore, up you get! #T1#
Stephens throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
Stephens closes the distance and pushes Moore back into the cage.
Stephens prevents a takedown attempt there.
Moore stalling.
Moore trying to land knees to the body.
Moore has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Stephens avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Moore misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stephens is pressed up against the cage. Moore has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stephens down to the mat. Stephens avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jared Moore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A combination from Stephens does no damage.
A right-left combo lands from Stephens. #CUT2#
It looks like Jared Moore has been cut.
Stephens throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Moore.
A jab lands there for Stephens.
Moore checks a low kick from Stephens.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stephens. Moore does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stephens scores with a jab.#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!
Stephens tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Stephens moves into the clinch.
Moore can't get the takedown. #TD#
Moore has hold of one of Stephens's legs. Stephens is fighting the takedown attempt but Moore gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Stephens really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Moore. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Moore stopping the sweep attempt from Stephens.
Stephens wants to get back to his feet but Moore is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Moore trying to control the position from guard on top but Stephens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moore landing with the ground and pound.
Moore throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Moore landing some decent shots from guard.
Moore throwing strikes but missing. #SU#
Moore gets to his feet. Stephens looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2#
Stephens gets a clinch.
Stephens gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Moore.
Moore tries to land knees in the clinch but Stephens avoids the damage to the body.
Moore is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T4##TD#
Moore lands a nice trip takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Stephens kicks Moore off and gets back to his feet.
Stephens displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moore throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Moore is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Stephens drives through with a takedown into guard.
Moore wants to sweep here but Stephens controlling him for the moment.
Stephens stays in close to Moore's body and controls the position. #SU2#
Stephens gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A head kick misses from Stephens.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Craig Stephens dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jared Moore's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Moore avoids the head kick by Stephens.
Moore dives in for a single leg takedown but Stephens sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Stephens moves into the clinch.
Moore has Stephens pressed against the cage, preventing Stephens from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Moore lands a nice elbow.
Stephens can't break the clinch.
Stephens has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Moore is stalling here.
Stephens working hard to break the clinch.
Moore tries to throw a body punch but Stephens avoids it by throwing Moore back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephens looking to slow down the pace here.
Stephens can't break the clinch.
Moore tries to pull guard but Stephens won't allow it.
Moore wants to take the fight to the mat but Stephens manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jared Moore. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Moore jumps guard but Stephens stands there with Moore around his waist. Moore gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Moore lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stephens is trying to stall.
Stephens is trying to break free.
Moore fails to pull guard.
Stephens working hard to break the clinch.
Moore drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stephens is trying to push Moore away but Moore has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD#
Moore drags the fight down to the ground.
Stephens wants to stand but Moore is controlling his posture from full guard. #T2#
Moore can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Stephens controls the pace.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Stephens working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Stephens is looking to stand up but Moore won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Stephens gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Stephens misses with a kick to the body.
No luck for Moore with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stephens throws a series of punches but Moore moves out of range. #T3#
Stephens tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Moore is looking to counter the offense by Stephens and move into the clinch.
Stephens fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stephens just misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Stephens shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Moore is trying to defend but Stephens finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Stephens lands with a punch from half guard. #SU2#
Stephens decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Moore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stephens.
Moore throws a big counter combination but Stephens scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Stephens clinches with his opponent.
Moore utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T4#
Moore has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Stephens avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Craig Stephens seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#TD#
Moore drags the fight down to the ground. #SU2#
Stephens gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stephens pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Moore changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Stephens has managed to clinch.
Stephens doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stephens is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Moore fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Moore tries to pull guard but Stephens forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moore drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stephens gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Moore on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Craig Stephens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jared Moore'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#
Stephens misses with an attempted mid kick. #CL2#
Stephens clinches.
Moore tries a body shot but Stephens blocks it. #TD#
Moore lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Stephens wants to get back to his feet.
Moore lands with a punch from half guard.
Moore wants to control but Stephens is keeping him busy.
Moore not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stephens wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephens is staying active underneath Moore, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Stephens is trying to maintain the position but Moore is very close to passing his half guard.
Stephens keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
Stephens is trying to stand up here but Moore is controlling him well.
Stephens keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Moore 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. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Stephens has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD2#
Stephens pulls Moore into guard.
Moore looking to pass the guard. #ES2#
Stephens uses the cage to get back to his feet. #CL2#
Stephens closes the distance and clinches.
Stephens's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Moore tries to pull guard but Stephens forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Moore has Stephens pushed against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Moore tries for a takedown. No joy.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Stephens has had enough of the clinch but Moore keeps him there for the moment.
Stephens is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Stephens is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Moore prevents Stephens from breaking the clinch.
Stephens is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Moore has Stephens pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stephens manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jared Moore. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
A short uppercut from Moore.
Moore is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stephens pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Moore is looking to take this one to the mat.
Stephens looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stephens throws an elbow but misses.
Moore leaning his opponent against the cage.#TD#
Moore lands a takedown into guard. #ES2#
Stephens has his feet on Moore's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Craig Stephens seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Stephens rushes Moore and presses him up against the cage.#T4#
Moore tries to work over Stephens's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stephens trying to control the position but instead, Moore has worked for underhooks and has pushed Stephens into the cage.
Stephens is looking to break free of the clinch but Moore has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Stephens's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Moore wants to take the fight to the mat but Stephens manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Moore on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stephens wants to stall. #BC#
Moore escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Stephens.
Jared Moore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Moore moves to clinch but Stephens breaks away
and Stephens counters with a series of strikes. Moore will be more careful next time no doubt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Craig Stephens comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stephens has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craig Stephens!
Craig Stephens gave a mention to EVOLUTION Clothing LKO in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 14, 2016

#R1##TD#
Stephens decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Stephens is thwarting Son's attempts to control the position.
Stephens seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are battling for position here. Son manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Stephens trying to control but Son is working from the bottom.
Son not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stephens tries to stand but Son is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Son is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stephens defends well.
Son is trying to control the position but Stephens postures up. #T1#
Son preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SU#
Stephens stands up from Son's guard - Stephens perhaps looking for a knockout.
Son misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Stephens moves into the clinch.
Stephens is trying to stall.
Son jumps guard but Stephens stands there with Son around his waist. Son gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Stephens wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Son has him pressed against the cage.
Son swings wildly with an uppercut but Stephens uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stephens misses with a punch to the body.
Stephens is looking to break free of the clinch but Son has double underhooks.
Son jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stephens walks away with a smile on his face. Son gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Stephens has closed the distance and engaged Son in a clinch. #T2#
Son is trying to pull guard but Stephens turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Craig Stephens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aoki Son.#TD2#
Son manages to pull guard.
Stephens would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Stephens postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Son had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stephens defends it easily.#SUB2#
Son looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stephens tries to stand but Son is controlling from the bottom. #SU#
Stephens stands up and waves to Son to follow him. #CL#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stephens clinches up against the cage.#T3#
Son misses with the head strike.
Stephens stalls.
Son jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stephens walks away with a smile on his face. Son gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Stephens instigates a clinch.
Stephens is trying to push Son away but Son has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Son working aggressively here.
Stephens tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Son just stands there and leans against the cage.
Son swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Son has a couple of punches blocked by Stephens.
Stephens wants a takedown but no success here.
Son tries to pull guard but Stephens won't allow it.
Son jumps guard but Stephens stands there with Son around his waist. Son gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Stephens wants to get back to striking at distance but Son won't allow it. #T4#
Son can't find room to land a body shot as Stephens controls the action.
Stephens is trying to push Son away but Son has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stephens is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Son jumps guard but Stephens stands there with Son around his waist. Son gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Son misses with a punch on the inside.
Son tries to pull guard but Stephens holds him up against the cage and eventually Son drops back down to his feet.
Stephens is trying to stall.
Stephens looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stephens tries to circle away but Son has him pinned against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Son tries to pull guard but Stephens forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Son tries to pull guard but Stephens won't allow it.
Stephens blocking some punches.
Stephens has a couple of punches blocked by Son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Craig Stephens dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Stephens darts in and clinches Son up against the cage.
Son tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stephens trying to stall but Son improves his position.
Stephens looking to throw knees to the head but Son is blocking nicely.
Son tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stephens smiles and moves away. #CL#
Stephens closes the distance and clinches.
Son tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stephens just stands there and leans against the cage.
Stephens can't break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stephens.
Stephens blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Son prevents Stephens from breaking the clinch.
Son struggles to land a body shot inside as Stephens controls his hands.
Son jumps guard but Stephens turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Craig Stephens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aoki Son.
Stephens is looking to break free of the clinch but Son has double underhooks.
Stephens is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Son can do to turn this around?
Stephens has had enough of the clinch but Son keeps him there for the moment.#T1#
Stephens tries to break the clinch but Son is controlling the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Son.
Stephens blocking some punches.
Stephens tries to break free but Son pushes him back against the cage.
Son tries to pull guard but Stephens holds him up against the cage and eventually Son drops back down to his feet.
Son jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stephens walks away with a smile on his face. Son gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Stephens gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Son swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stephens just misses with a elbow thrown towards Son's brow.
Son misses with a hook to the ribs.
Son tries to pull guard but Stephens won't allow it.
Stephens is trying to pull guard but Son has him pressed against the cage.
Stephens tries to break the clinch but Son is controlling the position.
Son tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stephens trying to stall but Son improves his position.
Stephens wants to break free but Son has control. #T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Son. #BC#
Stephens's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stephens lands with a cross. #CUT#
It looks like Aoki Son has been cut.
Stephens blocks a jab.
Stephens tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Stephens gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Son pushes Stephens back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Son fails to pull guard.
Son tries to pull guard but Stephens forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Son misses with a hook to the ribs.
Son tries to pull guard but Stephens won't allow it.
Son is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Son fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Son blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stephens trying to control the position but instead, Son has worked for underhooks and has pushed Stephens into the cage.
Son jumps guard but Stephens turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T3##BC#
Stephens pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Stephens clinches up against the cage.
Son tries to pull guard but Stephens won't allow it.
Son is trying to stall.
Stephens misses with the head strike.
Stephens is trying to maintain a safe position but Son gets an underhook and turns Stephens into the cage.
Son misses with a punch to the body.
Son keeps control of Stephens as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Son misses with a punch on the inside.
Son swings wildly with an uppercut but Stephens uses good head movement to avoid it.
Craig Stephens has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stephens tries to break free but Son pushes him back against the cage.
Son tries to pull guard but Stephens holds him up against the cage and eventually Son drops back down to his feet.
Son tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Son.
Stephens trying to land knees to the body.
Stephens can't break the clinch.
Son keeps control of Stephens as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Son has a couple of punches blocked by Stephens.
Stephens can't get the takedown.
Son prevents Stephens from breaking the clinch.
Son tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stephens misses with a hook to the ribs.
Son keeps control of Stephens as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stephens.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stephens is trying to break the clinch but Son is controlling him.
Stephens wants to break free but Son has control.
Son tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Son's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Craig Stephens dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aoki Son's cut.
That's time! Stephens's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Son takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL#
Son tries to keep at a distance but Stephens has taken the fight into the clinch.
Son misses with a hook to the ribs.
Son jumps guard but Stephens stands there with Son around his waist. Son gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Son is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Stephens to keep the fight standing.
Son swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Son is pressed up against the cage. Stephens has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Son down to the mat. Son avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephens throws a leg kick which misses Son's front leg but catches the back leg as Son tries to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Stephens as he connects with a hook.#CL#
Stephens moves into range and clinches up with Son.
Son fails to pull guard.
Craig Stephens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aoki Son.
Son takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Son tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stephens just stands there and leans against the cage.#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stephens.
A head punch on the inside from Son fails to land.
Son leaning against his opponent.
Stephens looking to stall.
Son tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stephens just stands there and leans against the cage.
Son tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stephens smiles and moves away.
Son avoids the head kick by Stephens.
Craig Stephens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stephens misses with a head kick.
Stephens tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Son throws a body shot but no joy.
Stephens thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Son if he has to take too many more of those.
Stephens misses with a two punch combination. #CL#
Stephens darts in and clinches Son up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Stephens tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Son avoids it.#T2#
Stephens lands a left hand.
Stephens tries to break free but Son pushes him back against the cage.
Stephens taking a breather.
Son is trying to pull guard but Stephens has him pressed against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Come on Son - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Son throws a punch but it's blocked by Stephens.
Son jumps guard but Stephens stands there with Son around his waist. Son gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Stephens wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stephens just misses with a elbow thrown towards Son's brow.
Stephens tries to work over Son's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stephens is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stephens tries to break the clinch but Son is controlling the position. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Son.
Stephens has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Son tries to pull guard but Stephens holds him up against the cage and eventually Son drops back down to his feet.
Stephens is looking to control Son's arms but Son gets an underhook and turns him. Now Stephens has his back to the cage.
Son jumps guard but Stephens stands there with Son around his waist. Son gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Stephens stalling in the clinch but Son improves position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stephens.
Stephens wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stephens blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Son tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stephens is trying to break free.
Stephens is looking to control Son's arms but Son gets an underhook and turns him. Now Stephens has his back to the cage.
Stephens is trying to break the clinch but Son has him pressed against the cage.
Aoki Son has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Son working aggressively here.
Son tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stephens just stands there and leans against the cage.
Son throws a head punch that misses.
Son tries to pull guard but Stephens forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Son misses with the head strike.
Son jumps guard but Stephens stands there with Son around his waist. Son gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Stephens tries to break free but Son pushes him back against the cage.
Stephens is trying to pull guard but Son turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Stephens is looking to break free of the clinch but Son has double underhooks.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #TD#
Stephens lands a takedown into guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Stephens decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Son takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Craig Stephens showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stephens 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craig Stephens!
Craig Stephens took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, EVOLUTION Clothing LKO for their support in the buildup to the fight.

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