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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Stephens tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jacob paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stephens looks to land a combination. Jacob sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#TD#
Stephens gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Stephens wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jacob trying to control but Stephens is working from the bottom.
Jacob tries to free his leg and advance position but Stephens is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacob slips nicely into half guard.
Jacob performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
Jacob seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Stephens for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jacob has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Stephens is trying to control but Jacob passes into side control!
Jacob is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Stephens is looking to reverse the position.
Jacob wants to stand but Stephens is controlling his arm.#SUB#
Jacob working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jacob moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Stephens tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jacob wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3##SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jacob wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stephens, who protects the arm well.
A lull in the action here as Jacob stalls from top position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stephens shoots in for a takedown but Jacob shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Stephens gets caught flat footed, as Jacob shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jacob is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Stephens keeping full guard, as Jacob tries to pass. #T4#
Stephens has a closed guard, preventing Jacob from standing up.
Jacob looking to pass the guard.
Jacob is working Stephens over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jacob stands up over Stephens, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jacob advances position into side control!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stephens gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Stephens controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Jacob dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stephens is defended easily by Jacob.
Jacob throws out a loose jab but Stephens uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Jacob closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Stephens's guard.
Jacob is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jacob passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacob wants to stand but Stephens is controlling his arm.
Jacob just content to control the position. #T1#
Jacob's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Jacob wants to control but Stephens is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Jacob swings around for an armbar but Stephens sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jacob's guard.#SU2#
Stephens decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jacob, up you get!
Jacob tries for a takedown but Stephens circles away easily
and Stephens counters with a left and a right that stings Jacob.
Jacob keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jacob lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T2#
Stephens tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jacob manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stephens shoots for a takedown but Jacob saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tyler Jacob has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Stephens.
Stephens tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jacob swivels and escapes.
Jacob lands a two punch combo.
Jacob shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stephens but Stephens pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stephens is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Tyler Jacob is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stephens slaps away a takedown attempt from Jacob, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Jacob closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jacob lands in his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stephens preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Jacob working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stephens's head.
Jacob trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Stephens working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jacob has passed into half guard!
Stephens has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jacob is working away from the top position though.
Jacob works his way into side control. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Stephens trying to control but Jacob flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Jacob.
#SUB#
Jacob working for the choke. #SUB#
Jacob working for a choke but Stephens reverses nicely into Jacob 's guard.
Jacob is pulling down on Stephens's head. It's preventing any offense from Stephens, at least for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Jacob dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Stephens throws a series of punches but Jacob avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Jacob has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jacob throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stephens blocks it with crossed arms.
Stephens gets underhooks to prevent Jacob's takedown attempt.
Stephens tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jacob avoids it.
Jacob content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jacob tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC#
Jacob breaks the clinch.
Jacob shoots in and drives through. Stephens sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler Jacob. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacob displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stephens.
Jacob tries for a takedown but Stephens circles away easily
and Stephens counters with a series of strikes. Jacob will be more careful next time no doubt.
Patrick Stephens seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Stephens lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jacob is looking to chop away at Stephens's legs.
Jacob sets himself, and Stephens steps forward looking for the clinch! Jacob avoids it this time.
Stephens is looking to clinch but Jacob is avoiding it.
Stephens shoots for a takedown but Jacob saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jacob went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD#
Jacob looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Stephens!
Jacob working away.
Jacob is staying tight to Stephens's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Jacob wants to control but Stephens is keeping him busy. #T2#
Stephens tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Jacob landing strikes, looking to finish!
Jacob lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Stephens hang on?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jacob tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jacob wants to control the pace but Stephens is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Stephens is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jacob is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Stephens really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jacob lands with some strikes.
Jacob dominating with strikes here.
Jacob looking to control but Stephens is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jacob takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Stephens tries to hold on but Jacob pushes him away.
Jacob lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Jacob content just to control the position here.
Stephens is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jacob wants to get back to his feet but Stephens is holding on tight.
Patrick Stephens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tyler Jacob is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jacob controlling from the full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyler Jacob showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jacob, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler Jacob!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 12, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Tuncer closes the distance and pushes Stephens back into the cage.
Stephens managing to block the knees to the body from Tuncer.
Tuncer is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tuncer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stephens.
#TD#
Stephens successfully pulls guard.
#SU2#
Tuncer decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Stephens, up you get! #CL#
Tuncer tries to keep at a distance but Stephens has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tuncer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stephens blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tuncer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stephens or not.
Tuncer avoiding damage.
#TD#
Stephens jumps guard and drags Tuncer to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuncer wants to get up but he can't break Stephens's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Tuncer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Stephens is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T1#
Stephens slows the pace down in half guard.
Stephens has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Stephens sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tuncer defending well though.
Stephens thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Stephens looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Stephens takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SU#
Stephens escapes and gets back to his feet. #CL2#
Tuncer moves into the clinch.
Stephens lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tuncer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stephens is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tuncer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stephens backwards.
Tuncer lands a body punch.
Stephens wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stephens tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tuncer smiles and moves away.
#T3#
Tuncer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stephens swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stephens seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Stephens avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tuncer tries to close the distance and clinch but Stephens swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tuncer 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.
Gorkem Tuncer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stephens is defended easily by Tuncer.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Stephens. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Tuncer closes the distance and pushes Stephens back into the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tuncer misses with a knee strike.
Tuncer holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Stephens blocks an elbow strike from Tuncer.
#T4#
Stephens jumps guard but Tuncer stands there with Stephens around his waist. Stephens gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tuncer.
Stephens is trying to push Tuncer away but Tuncer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stephens letting Tuncer take a breather here.
Tuncer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tuncer controlling the action here for a moment.
Stephens is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tuncer to keep the fight standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tuncer prevents the takedown attempt.
Tuncer wants to stall.
Tuncer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gorkem Tuncer dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Stephens throws a nice looking combination but Tuncer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tuncer tries to clinch but Stephens moves away
and Stephens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stephens is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tuncer tries to work over Stephens's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Stephens pulls guard effortlessly. #SU2#
Tuncer stands up from Stephens's guard - Tuncer perhaps looking for a knockout.
Stephens misses with a takedown attempt - Tuncer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuncer tries to close the distance and clinch but Stephens swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stephens swats away the attempt to clinch by Tuncer.
Tuncer tries to clinch
and Stephens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stephens shoots in for a takedown but Tuncer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T1#
Stephens will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tuncer steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Stephens.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Stephens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stephens keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Tuncer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stephens tries to pull guard but Tuncer holds him up against the cage and eventually Stephens drops back down to his feet.
Stephens is trying to push Tuncer away but Tuncer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tuncer connects with a knee to the head.
Tuncer gets through Stephens's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tuncer taking a breather.
Tuncer prevents Stephens from breaking the clinch.
Tuncer lands a good knee to the midsection. Stephens won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stephens takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tuncer landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tuncer tries to land a knee to the head but Stephens blocks with his arms.
Tuncer'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.#T2#
Tuncer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Tuncer scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tuncer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stephens or not.
Stephens is trying to break free.
Tuncer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tuncer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tuncer just leaning against Stephens, taking a breather.
A hook to the body from Tuncer.
#TD#
Stephens ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Stephens no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Tuncer has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Stephens is proving hard to escape from. #SU2#
Tuncer stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T3#
Tuncer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tuncer doesn't manage to clinch there - Stephens circles away.
Tuncer is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Tuncer moves into range and clinches up with Stephens.
Tuncer looking to stall.
Come on Tuncer - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Stephens jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tuncer walks away with a smile on his face. Stephens gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tuncer leaves Stephens with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stephens throws a push kick but Tuncer slaps the foot to one side. #CL2#
Tuncer clinches. #T4#
Tuncer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Stephens has had enough of the clinch but Tuncer keeps him there for the moment.
Tuncer lands a left hand.
Tuncer can't find room to land a body shot as Stephens controls the action.
Stephens wants a takedown but no success here.
Tuncer digs a right hand into Stephens's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stephens's gas tank. #TD#
Stephens jumps guard.
#SU2#
Tuncer decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Stephens, up you get! #CL2#
Tuncer moves into the clinch successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stephens tries to pull guard but Tuncer forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tuncer utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tuncer lands an elbow that stopped Stephens in his tracks for a moment.
Tuncer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stephens's efforts to push away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gorkem Tuncer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Tuncer moves in looking to clinch but Stephens pushes him off.
Tuncer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stephens paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stephens fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tuncer avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2#
Tuncer has managed to clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Tuncer fails to land.
Stephens has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tuncer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuncer tries to throw a body punch but Stephens avoids it by throwing Tuncer back against the cage.
Tuncer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tuncer lands a shot to the body.
Tuncer misses with a knee to the head.
Stephens drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tuncer pulls his leg out and moves away.
Patrick Stephens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Tuncer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tuncer tries to clinch there but Stephens circles away.
#CL2#
Tuncer pushes Stephens up against the cage in a clinch.
Tuncer is working Stephens over against the cage.
Tuncer presses Stephens against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stephens stalling in the clinch but Tuncer improves position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tuncer landing knees to the body.
Stephens takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tuncer lands a good knee to the midsection. Stephens won't want to take too many of those.
Tuncer lands a right hand.
Nice elbow from Tuncer.
Tuncer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tuncer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stephens backwards.
Tuncer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stephens or not. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Stephens prevents a body shot from Tuncer.
Tuncer tries a body shot but Stephens blocks it.
Stephens is trying to break the clinch but Tuncer is controlling him.
Tuncer using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tuncer landing knees to the head.
Tuncer avoiding damage.
Tuncer putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Stephens in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tuncer stalling against the cage.
Tuncer is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tuncer leaning his opponent against the cage.#T3#
Tuncer presses Stephens against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tuncer is struggling to control the position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Gorkem Tuncer.
Stephens circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tuncer tries to clinch there but Stephens circles away.
Tuncer doesn't manage to clinch there - Stephens circles away.
Stephens shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tuncer but Tuncer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Stephens. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Tuncer instigates a clinch.
Stephens can't break the clinch.
Tuncer trying to land knees to the body.
Tuncer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stephenss head. #T4#
Tuncer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tuncer unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tuncer pushes Stephens back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tuncer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tuncer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tuncer avoiding damage.
Tuncer avoiding damage.
Stephens tries to pull guard but Tuncer won't allow it.
Gorkem Tuncer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tuncer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tuncer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Patrick Stephens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gorkem Tuncer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
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!
Tuncer lands an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gorkem Tuncer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tuncer winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gorkem Tuncer!
Gorkem Tuncer bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 07, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Stephens rushes Boyd and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stephens is pressed up against the cage. Boyd 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.
Boyd stuffs the takedown attempt from Stephens. Stephens gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
Stephens closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Boyd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice sprawl there from Stephens as Boyd shoots in.
Stephens shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Boyd eats them both and turns towards Stephens to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Ike Boyd has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Stephens gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stephens wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Boyd wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Boyd drops down looking for an ankle pick but Stephens pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ike Boyd. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Boyd looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stephens shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Boyd but Boyd pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stephens throws a push kick but Boyd slaps the foot to one side.
Boyd shoots for a double leg takedown but Stephens sprawls well. He's pushed Boyd's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Stephens fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Boyd, pushing him back against the cage.
Boyd wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD2#
Stephens jumps into guard, dragging Boyd to the mat.
Stephens trying to control the position here. #T2##SUB2#
Stephens is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stephens wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Boyd with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stephens trying to control the position.
Boyd wants to get up but he can't break Stephens's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Stephens working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Boyd.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T3#
Boyd postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Stephens forces Boyd back against the cage and clinches.
Stephens missing with knees to the body.
Stephens is trying to drag Boyd to the mat but Boyd just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Stephens tries for a takedown. No joy.
Stephens fails to pull guard.
#TD#
Boyd has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Stephens clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB#
Boyd has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Stephens can't escape the position.
Boyd lands shots from the back. #SUB#
Boyd is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Stephens has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Boyd missing with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boyd is not going to allow Stephens to sit and survive in this position.
Stephens is in bad spot here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Stephens dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ike Boyd'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#
Stephens fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Boyd avoids it really well and circles away.
Stephens fails with the takedown.
Boyd shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stephens as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Stephens takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Boyd pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Boyd shoots in for a takedown but Stephens shows good takedown defense.
No luck for Stephens with that takedown attempt.
Ike Boyd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Stephens.
Stephens is trying hard to land a takedown here. Boyd sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Boyd wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Stephens misses with a takedown attempt - Boyd sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Boyd looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#CL2#
Stephens rushes Boyd and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Boyd wants a takedown.
#T2#
Stephens wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Boyd has him pressed against the cage.
Boyd looking to stall.
#BC#
Boyd pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Boyd shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Stephens napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES2#
Stephens explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Stephens takes the fight into the clinch.
Boyd wants to break free but Stephens has control.
Boyd is trying to force a seperation but Stephens has the dominant position.#T3#
Boyd fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD2#
Stephens drags the fight down to the ground.
Boyd missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Boyd with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stephens pulls Boyd in to control the position.
Stephens has a closed guard, preventing Boyd from standing up.
Stephens has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boyd content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Stephens has Boyd pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Stephens is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Boyd defends well.#T4#
Boyd being controlled here momentarily.
Stephens preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Boyd throwing strikes from guard but Stephens blocks nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boyd working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boyd shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stephens as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Stephens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ike Boyd's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Boyd leaves Stephens with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stephens misses with a takedown #CL#
and Boyd counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Boyd manages to break the clinch.
Boyd will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ike Boyd is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Boyd closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Stephens did well to prevent Boyd getting side control.#ES2#
Stephens manages to escape and get back to his feet!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Stephens moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stephens has Boyd pressed against the cage, preventing Boyd from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1#
Stephens tries to pull guard but Boyd holds him up against the cage and eventually Stephens drops back down to his feet.
Ike Boyd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Stephens.
Stephens tries to pull guard but Boyd holds him up against the cage and eventually Stephens drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
Boyd breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boyd throws a nice looking combination but Stephens bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stephens is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#CL2#
Stephens closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Boyd breaks the clinch.
Boyd moves out of range of the body kick from Stephens.
Stephens shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Boyd pinned against the cage. Boyd gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
Stephens tries for a takedown but Boyd sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Boyd.
Stephens will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stephens shoots in for a double leg but Boyd sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stephens takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Boyd.#T3#
Stephens swats away the attempt to clinch by Boyd.
Boyd avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stephens misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Boyd wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Stephens pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Boyd back to the cage. Stephens follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Stephens looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Patrick Stephens seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Boyd 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.#CL2#
Stephens moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Boyd breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Boyd looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES2#
Stephens scrambles and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stephens misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Boyd appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Stephens comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stephens winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Stephens!
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Event:
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Date: Jan 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Kumaran tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stephens swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Stephens clinches.
Stephens avoids the elbow strike from Kumaran, against the cage.
Stephens stalls.
Kumaran has Stephens pressed against the cage, preventing Stephens from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stephens holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The referee calls for Stephens to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephens misses with a knee strike.
#T1#
Kumaran prevents Stephens from breaking the clinch.
Stephens tries to score a body lock takedown but Kumaran shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kumaran tries to break the clinch but Stephens is controlling the position. #TD#
Stephens gets control of Kumaran's arms and successfully pulls guard. Stephens will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SU2#
Kumaran decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Stephens, up you get!
Stephens feints a jab promting Kumaran to slip. Stephens then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kumaran slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kumaran tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stephens thuds a left hand into Kumaran's body.
Kumaran tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stephens throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kumaran throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Stephens misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stephens swats away the attempt to clinch by Kumaran.#T2#
Stephens tries to land a front kick but Kumaran steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kumaran tries to clinch up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stephens smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stephens shoots in but Kumaran avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stephens takes a kick to the side of the head.
Stephens shoots in but Kumaran avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Stephens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kumaran throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Stephens.
Kumaran lands with a kick to the temple. Stephens shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T3#
Kumaran tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kumaran tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kumaran tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stephens paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stephens avoids the head kick by Kumaran.
#CL#
Stephens has Kumaran up against the cage in a clinch.
Kumaran throws an elbow that misses.
Stephens avoiding damage.
Stephens looking for a takedown. #T4#
Kumaran throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stephens is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Stephens's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stephens jumps guard but Kumaran stands there with Stephens around his waist. Stephens gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Stephens decides to pull guard. #SU2#
Kumaran stands up and waves to Stephens to follow him.
Kumaran fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Patrick Stephens will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Kumaran slips a jab and a cross from Stephens.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stephens.
Kumaran throws a head kick that misses.
Kumaran throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Patrick Stephens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stephens pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kumaran is out of range and Stephens settles back down.
Stephens shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kumaran checks a low kick from Stephens.
Kumaran blocks a leg kick.
Stephens is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kumaran sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kumaran tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stephens swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stephens with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kumaran counters with a left and a right that stings Stephens.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Stephens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stephens changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kumaran tries to avoid it but Stephens manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kumaran to the ground. Kumaran escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kumaran misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1#
Stephens shoots in for a double leg but Kumaran sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kumaran throws a nice head kick!
Kumaran throws a head kick that misses.
Kumaran lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Stephens moves in looking to clinch but Kumaran pushes him off.
Stephens misses with a body kick.
Kumaran unleashes a big counter combination but Stephens bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kumaran throws a head kick but Stephens moves out of range.
Kumaran tries to clinch up.
A head kick by Kumaran misses
and Stephens counters with a two punch combo. #CL#
Stephens fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kumaran, pushing him back against the cage.
Stephens jumps guard but Kumaran turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Kumaran escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2#
Kumaran misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
Stephens forces Kumaran back against the cage and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Kumaran breaks from the clinch.
Stephens is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kumaran sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL#
Stephens closes the distance and pushes Kumaran back into the cage.
Kumaran wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stephens is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kumaran is defending well.
Kumaran throws an elbow that misses.
Stephens can't get the takedown.
#T3#
Stephens wants a takedown but no success here.
Stephens blocks an elbow strike from Kumaran.
Stephens is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kumaran is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Kumaran manages to break the clinch.
Stephens throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kumaran throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stephens throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kumaran's waist but Kumaran gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stephens off to one side.
Kumaran connects with a high kick. #T4#
Stephens goes for a double leg but Kumaran avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kumaran continues to drive forward.
Kumaran throws a counter combo.
Kumaran misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kumaran tries to clinch up but Stephens circles away and keeps his distance.
Kumaran misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kumaran tries to clinch up but Stephens circles away and keeps his distance.
Kumaran throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Stephens.#CL#
Stephens has Kumaran up against the cage in a clinch.
Kumaran throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stephens can't get the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pranav Kumaran showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kumaran throws a head kick that misses.
Stephens is looking to counter the offense by Kumaran and move into the clinch.
Kumaran avoids a kick to the body.
Kumaran is looking to clinch.
Stephens wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Stephens takes the fight into the clinch.
Stephens is looking to break free of the clinch but Kumaran has double underhooks.
Stephens drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephens wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T1#
Stephens wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stephens tries to pull guard but Kumaran holds him up against the cage and eventually Stephens drops back down to his feet.
Kumaran working hard to break the clinch.
Kumaran keeps control of Stephens as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kumaran is trying to push Stephens away but Stephens has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stephens tries to land knees in the clinch but Kumaran avoids the damage to the body.
Stephens lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kumaran backwards.
Kumaran tries to circle away but Stephens has him pinned against the cage.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stephens is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kumaran to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Stephens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stephens has Kumaran pushed against the cage.
Stephens tries for a takedown. No joy.
Stephens blocks an elbow strike from Kumaran.
Stephens lands with a right to the head.
Stephens has Kumaran pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kumaran manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stephens tries to score a body lock takedown but Kumaran shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kumaran tries to circle away but Stephens has him pinned against the cage.#T3#
Stephens tries to throw a body punch but Kumaran avoids it by throwing Stephens back against the cage.
Stephens goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kumaran prevents it.
Kumaran wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kumaran wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stephens tries to pull guard but Kumaran won't allow it.
Stephens misses with an elbow strike.
Kumaran tries to circle away but Stephens has him pinned against the cage.
Stephens wants a takedown.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Stephens has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kumaran avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Stephens tries to pull guard but Kumaran won't allow it.
#BC2#
Kumaran's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kumaran fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kumaran throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Stephens's head.
Kumaran tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kumaran throws a head kick but Stephens moves out of range.
Kumaran misses with a head kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stephens avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stephens tries to counter by clinching up but Kumaran breaks away and moves out of range.
Pranav Kumaran is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Kumaran moves into range and clinches up with Stephens.
Kumaran looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pranav Kumaran comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kumaran has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pranav Kumaran!
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Event:
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Date: Jan 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Stephens throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stephens looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Haley is fending him off so far but Stephens persists. Nope, Haley circles away and we're back to standing.
Stephens cracks Haley with an open hand slap.#CL2#
Stephens closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stephens has had enough of the clinch but Haley keeps him there for the moment.
Haley is trying to drag Stephens to the mat but Stephens just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Stephens manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Haley is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Haley breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Stephens moves into the clinch.
Haley tries to pull guard but Stephens holds him up against the cage and eventually Haley drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clyde Haley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stephens goes for a takedown in the clinch but Haley prevents it.
#TD2#
Stephens gets control of Haley's arms and successfully pulls guard. Stephens will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Haley keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stephens's head.
Stephens wants to stand and escape but Haley is having none of it. #SUB2#
Haley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stephens has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Haley has managed to get both his arms back between Stephens's legs - danger averted.
Haley stops Stephens from standing up.
Stephens avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stephens wants to stand and escape but Haley is having none of it.
Stephens working a defensive guard but Haley manages to pass into side control anyway.
#SUB#
Haley wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stephens, who protects the arm well. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Haley working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Haley swings around for an armbar but Stephens sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Haley's guard.#SUB#
Haley looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Stephens has picked Haley up and slammed him! Haley can't keep hold of the triangle and Stephens manages to pass to side control!
Stephens throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Haley could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Haley is trying to control Stephens's posture but Stephens avoids it.
Haley gets back to half guard.#T3#
Stephens looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Haley tries to get to full guard but Stephens has control of the leg.
Haley tries to kick Stephens off but Stephens keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Stephens is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Haley has managed to free his arm - good work.
Haley is looking for a sweep. Stephens is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stephens trying to pass the guard but Haley defending well.
Stephens thows a huge punch but Haley dodges it nicely.
Stephens works his foot free and advances to mount.
Stephens tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Haley blocking the ground and pound.
Stephens controlling the position easily from mount.
Haley tries to improve his position but instead Stephens has taken his back!
Haley might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Stephens trying to control.#ES#
Haley is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
Haley stuffs the takedown attempt from Stephens. Stephens gets slowly back to his feet.
Patrick Stephens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stephens uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Haley.#CL#
Haley closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Stephens dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Stephens darts in and clinches Haley up against the cage.
Stephens tries to break free but Haley pushes him back against the cage.
Stephens is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC#
Haley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Haley fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stephens, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Haley wants the takedown. Stephens is fighting it off but Haley persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Stephens's guard against the cage.
Stephens tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Patrick Stephens has got the better of the ground game so far.
Haley with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Haley is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Haley drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Stephens manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Haley has Stephens in his guard.#REVB##T1##SUB2#
Stephens drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stephens jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Haley wants to sweep but no luck.
Haley throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Haley working a defensive guard here.
Stephens trying to control but Haley is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Haley is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stephens defends well.#SUB#
Stephens avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Haley looking to control but Stephens passes into half guard.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Haley is refusing to be controlled, as Stephens sits in half guard.
Stephens tries to pass the half guard into mount. Haley knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Haley wants to get back to his feet.
#SU2#
Stephens decides to stand up.
Stephens throws a low kick but Haley avoids it.
Stephens gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Haley counters with an inside leg kick.
Haley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stephens.
It looked like Haley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Clyde Haley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Haley stuffs the takedown attempt from Stephens. Stephens gets slowly back to his feet.
Stephens throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Haley's waist but Haley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stephens off to one side.
Clyde Haley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Stephens.
Stephens is breathing heavily.#CL#
Haley rushes Stephens and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stephens with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Haley drops down looking for an ankle pick but Stephens pulls his leg out and moves away.
Haley tries to clinch up but Stephens circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd cheers as Haley lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stephens doesn't seem phased though.
Haley stuffs the takedown.
Stephens closes this distance looking for a takedown but Haley circles away.
Stephens just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHaley.
Stephens looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Haley is fending him off so far but Stephens persists. Nope, Haley circles away and we're back to standing.#T4#
Stephens takes one to the side of the head.
#CL2#
Stephens instigates a clinch.
Stephens stops a takedown attempt from Haley.
#TD#
Haley is trying to trip Stephens. He has hold of a leg but Stephens is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Haley persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Stephens is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Haley dives into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#REVB#
Haley throwing shots but missing, from side control. #SUB#
Haley goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Stephens has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Haley but great work by Stephens.
Haley gets back to half guard.
Haley trying to hold on to Stephens's head to control him but Stephens postures up.
#SU2#
Stephens stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Haley to get to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Clyde Haley will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Stephens shoots for a takedown but Haley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stephens closes the distance and clinches up with Haley, looking for a takedown. Stephens pushes Haley against the cage but Haley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stephens fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Clyde Haley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Stephens.
Stephens shoots for a double leg takedown but Haley sprawls well. He's pushed Stephens's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Haley throws a series of punches but Stephens avoids them all with ease.
Stephens shoots and misses
and Haley counters with a head kick.
Stephens throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clyde Haley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephens misses with a body shot.
Haley misses with a head kick.
Haley swinging wildly here.
Stephens takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Haley lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Haley tries a head kick but it misses.
Clyde Haley is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice uppercut there from Haley.
Stephens blocks a head kick by Haley.
Stephens tries to counter by closing the distance.
Haley scores with a shot to the body.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A body shot lands from Haley.
Haley prevents the takedown attempt.
Haley looking for a takedown.
Haley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T2##BC#
Haley breaks from the clinch.
Stephens shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Haley as he avoids it easily.
Haley appears to be looking for a big counter.
Haley moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL2#
Stephens closes the distance and clinches.
Haley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haley tries for a takedown. No joy.
Stephens is trying to break the clinch but Haley is controlling him.#BC#
Haley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stephens fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Haley. No joy for Stephens on that attempt. #T3#
Haley throws a right and a left that Stephens avoids nicely.
Stephens steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Haley.
Haley misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Haley misses the target.
Haley plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CL2#
Stephens has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Haley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stephens connects with a body shot.
Haley is looking to clinch.
Stephens drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Haley defends it well.
Haley throws a sloppy head kick and Stephens moves out of range easily.
Haley tries to clinch
and Stephens counters with a two punch combo. #T4##CL2#
Stephens has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Haley breaks from the clinch.
Haley tries to clinch up but Stephens circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice sprawl there from Haley as Stephens shoots in.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stephens circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stephens lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Haley misses with a left hand
and Stephens connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Stephens gets a clinch.
Haley fails to pull guard.
Haley has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Stephens is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Haley breaks the clinch.
Haley throws a lazy head kick
and Stephens counters with a left and a right that stings Haley. #CL2#
Stephens clinches with his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clyde Haley showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Haley has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clyde Haley!
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