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Event:
SyFi - Aftermath 3
Date: Jan 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Stephenson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Rivas scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CL2#
Rivas moves into the clinch.
Rivas tries to land knees in the clinch but Stephenson avoids the damage to the body.
Stephenson is looking for a takedown.
Rivas told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Stephenson wants a takedown but no success here.
Stephenson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rivas gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stephenson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harold Stephenson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stephenson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Stephenson tries for a takedown but Rivas manages to get underhooks.
Stephenson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stephenson tries to score a body lock takedown but Rivas shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nice body punch from Rivas.
Stephenson is working for takedown but Rivas is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rivas gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stephenson.
Stephenson looking for a takedown.
Stephenson is breathing heavily.#T1#
Rivas lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rivas taking a breather.
Rivas scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stephenson avoids the elbow strike from Rivas, against the cage.
Stephenson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC2#
Rivas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stephenson misses with a takedown attempt
and Stephenson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stephenson swinging wildly here.
Rivas misses with the combination.
Stephenson goes for a double leg but Rivas avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rivas continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Rivas clinches.
Rivas stalls. #BC2#
Rivas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2#
Stephenson shoots in but no luck this time.
Stephenson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stephenson goes for a double leg but Rivas avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rivas continues to drive forward.
Rivas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rivas shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Stephenson eats them both and turns towards Rivas to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CL2#
Rivas clinches up with Stephenson and pushes him back against the cage.
Stephenson throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Rivas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Rivas closes the distance and clinches.
Rivas misses with a knee to the head.
I was talking to Stephenson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Stephenson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rivas stops a takedown attempt from Stephenson.
Nice body punch from Rivas - that landed with a thud.
Stephenson is working for takedown but Rivas is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rivas presses Stephenson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stephenson avoiding damage as Rivas throws knees to the body.
#T3#
Rivas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stephenson.
Rivas gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stephenson.
Rivas lands a hook that snaps the head of Stephenson backwards.
Rivas displaying some good clinch control by pressing Stephenson up against the cage.
A short right from Rivas.
Stephenson wants to take the fight to the mat but Rivas manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rivas scores a nice knee to the body.
Rivas landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#BC2#
Rivas breaks the clinch.
Rivas scores with a jab. Stephenson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rivas lands a hook that stumbles Stephenson back into the cage. Rivas follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Stephenson to the canvas! Rivas pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Stephenson has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Violencia Rivas!
A victorious Violencia Rivas thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
SyFi 130
Date: Nov 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Destroyer swats away the attempt to clinch by Stephenson.
Destroyer feints the counter takedown.
Destroyer throws a body shot but no joy.
Destroyer stuffs the takedown.
Stephenson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Destroyer feints the counter takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Destroyer as Stephenson shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harold Stephenson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Destroyer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stephenson darts in looking for a takedown but Destroyer gets double underhooks and turns Stephenson into the cage.
Destroyer tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD#
Destroyer gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Stephenson to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB2#
Destroyer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Destroyer wants to sweep here but Stephenson controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Stephenson drops back looking for a leg! Destroyer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Destroyer manages to kick Stephenson off! Stephenson jumps back into Destroyer's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Destroyer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stephenson is one step ahead there.
Stephenson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Destroyer is keeping the position for now. #T1##SUB2#
Destroyer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stephenson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stephenson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stephenson tries to free his leg and advance position but Destroyer is retaining full guard.
Stephenson passes Destroyer's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Destroyer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Destroyer won't allow Stephenson to pass to mount.
Destroyer gets back to full guard.
Stephenson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Stephenson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stephenson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Destroyer looking for a sweep. Not yet Destroyer, not yet. #T2##SUB#
Stephenson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Destroyer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Destroyer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Destroyer working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB2#
Destroyer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Destroyer seems to be looking for submissions.
Stephenson is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Doherty's Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Stephenson trying to hold on to Destroyer's head to control him but Destroyer postures up.
#SUB2#
Destroyer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3#
Destroyer prevents Stephenson from improving his position.
Stephenson moves into full guard.
Destroyer pushing down on Stephenson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Destroyer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Destroyer is nestled in close to Stephenson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Destroyer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Destroyer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stephenson's head.
Destroyer prevents Stephenson from improving his position.
Stephenson is pressing down on Destroyer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4#
Destroyer stopping the sweep attempt from Stephenson.
Stephenson is trying to keep Destroyer in close.
Stephenson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Destroyer is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Stephenson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Destroyer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Destroyer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Destroyer wants to pass the guard but Stephenson is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stephenson wants to sweep but no luck.
Destroyer wants to pass the guard but Stephenson is keeping the position.
Destroyer wants to control from the top but Stephenson keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chicken Destroyer dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Stephenson fails to land the takedown.
Stephenson shoots in for a takedown but Destroyer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Harold Stephenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stephenson misses with a double jab.
#CL2#
Destroyer clinches up with Stephenson and pushes him back against the cage.
Destroyer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stephenson backwards.
Destroyer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Destroyer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stephenson tries for a takedown but Destroyer manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harold Stephenson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Destroyer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Destroyer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stephenson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Destroyer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephenson fails with a takedown attempt.
Destroyer throws an overhand right that lands on Stephenson's shoulder, as Stephenson tries to avoid the shot.
Stephenson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Destroyer's waist but Destroyer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stephenson off to one side.
Destroyer feints and then cracks Stephenson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stephenson down.
Stephenson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T1#
Destroyer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Destroyer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Destroyer connects with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Destroyer clinches with his opponent.
Destroyer is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Stephenson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Destroyer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Destroyer lands a left hand.
Stephenson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Destroyer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stephensons head.
Destroyer trying to land knees to the body.
Stephenson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Destroyer has a couple of punches blocked by Stephenson.
Destroyer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Destroyer prevents the takedown attempt.
Destroyer throws an elbow that misses.
Destroyer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Destroyer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Destroyer gets underhooks to prevent Stephenson's takedown attempt.
Destroyer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stephenson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Destroyer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Stephenson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Destroyer lands with a left to the head.
Destroyer scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stephenson.
Destroyer prevents a takedown attempt there.
Destroyer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stephenson is trying to drag Destroyer to the mat but Destroyer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Destroyer is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Chicken Destroyer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Destroyer tries a knee to the head but Stephenson blocks it.
#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stephenson.
Destroyer looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Destroyer throws an elbow but misses.
Stephenson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Destroyer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Stephenson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Destroyer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A shot in the inside from Destroyer.
Stephenson looking for a takedown.
Stephenson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Destroyer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Stephenson tries to clinch there but Destroyer circles away.
Stephenson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Destroyer as he jumps to the side.
Harold Stephenson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Destroyer rushes Stephenson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stephenson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Destroyer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T4#
A swing and a miss from Stephenson.
Destroyer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Destroyer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Destroyer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stephenson looks for a takedown but Destroyer sprawls well.
Destroyer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Destroyer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stephenson moves away.
Stephenson is looking to counter punch.
Stephenson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Destroyer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Destroyer slips a jab and a cross from Stephenson.
#TD2#
Destroyer drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Destroyer scoring with punches to the head and body.
Destroyer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Destroyer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Stephenson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Destroyer is one step ahead there.
Destroyer tries to free his leg and advance position but Stephenson is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chicken Destroyer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Destroyer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Destroyer stuffs the takedown attempt from Stephenson. Stephenson gets slowly back to his feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Destroyer.
Stephenson tries for a takedown but Destroyer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stephenson goes for a double leg but Destroyer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Destroyer continues to drive forward.
Destroyer with the counter takedown but Stephenson avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harold Stephenson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Destroyer lands a head shot.#TD2#
Destroyer closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Stephenson did well to prevent Destroyer getting side control.#SUB2#
Stephenson is defending against the submission attempts here by Destroyer.
Destroyer wants to pass to mount but Stephenson is defending the position.
Destroyer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Destroyer looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stephenson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Destroyer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Destroyer's back!#T1##SUB#
Stephenson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Destroyer defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Destroyer is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Stephenson has got one arm under Destroyer's chin. This could be trouble... Destroyer trying to control the other hand but Stephenson gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Destroyer has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Harold Stephenson!
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Event:
SyFi 118
Date: Oct 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Lermontov throws a jab when Stephenson was well out of range.
Stephenson with the counter takedown but Lermontov avoids it easily.
Lermontov throws a shot from downtown. Stephenson moves away and avoids it.
Stephenson lands a glancing blow to the side of Lermontov's head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stephenson tests Lermontov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stephenson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Stephenson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lermontov sprawls well initially but Stephenson persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Lermontov makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lermontov with a nice cross.
Lermontov throws a jab but it's blocked by Stephenson.
Lermontov with a hook.
Lermontov looks to throw the jab but Stephenson is out of range.
Lermontov misses with a hook.
Lermontov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stephenson shoots in looking for a takedown but Lermontov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stephenson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lermontov looks to land a left hand but Stephenson moved out of range nicely.
Lermontov lands a nice looking body shot.
Stephenson shoots for a takedown but Lermontov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lermontov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fiyero Lermontov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harold Stephenson.
Stephenson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lermontov lands with a cross.
Lermontov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Stephenson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Stephenson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stephenson shoots in but no luck this time.
Stephenson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lermontov misses with a head kick.
Lermontov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lermontov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lermontov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Stephenson.
Lermontov cracks Stephenson with a good jab.
Lermontov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And Stephenson tries to counter it with a takedown but Lermontov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Stephenson shoots in for a takedown but Lermontov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lermontov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lermontov loads up on a big right hand but Stephenson slips the punch.
Lermontov throws an overhand right that lands on Stephenson's shoulder, as Stephenson tries to avoid the shot.
Lermontov lands with a good body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lermontov blocks a jab.
Stephenson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Lermontov counter with a right hand.
Stephenson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lermontov tries to avoid it but Stephenson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lermontov to the ground. Lermontov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lermontov. Stephenson shrugs it off though.
Nice sprawl there from Lermontov as Stephenson shoots in.#T2#
A big left from Lermontov misses.
Lermontov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stephenson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lermontov is fending him off so far but Stephenson persists. Nope, Lermontov circles away and we're back to standing.
A combination from Stephenson does no damage.
Stephenson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lermontov moves away from the strike by Stephenson.
Stephenson blocks a head kick by Lermontov.
Stephenson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lermontov missing with a left hand there. Stephenson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lermontov throws a sloppy head kick and Stephenson moves out of range easily.
Lermontov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice takedown defense from Lermontov. No joy for Stephenson on that attempt.
Jab from Stephenson.
No luck for Stephenson with that takedown attempt.
Lermontov misses with a looping right.
Lermontov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stephenson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Lermontov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lermontov scores with a decent looking hook.
Stephenson shoots in looking for a takedown but Lermontov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stephenson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lermontov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lermontov with a jab.
Fiyero Lermontov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stephenson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stephenson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Harold Stephenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lermontov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lermontov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stephenson.
Lermontov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stephenson. Stephenson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lermontov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stephenson.
Lermontov thinks about countering with a head kick.
Lermontov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stephenson.
Lermontov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lermontov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
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!
Stephenson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lermontov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stephenson somewhat.
A little feinted left hand from Lermontov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stephenson with a poor takedown
and Lermontov counters with a right hand to the body. #T4#
Lermontov throws a looping overhand right but Stephenson ducks down to avoid it.
Lermontov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stephenson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lermontov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stephenson scrambles back to his feet.
Lermontov swats away the attempt to clinch by Stephenson.
Stephenson moves out of range of the strikes.
Stephenson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lermontov.
The fighters circling - Lermontov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Donk. Lermontov catches Stephenson right on the button with a cross.
Stephenson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stephenson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lermontov cracks Stephenson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#ROC#
Stephenson is rocked!
Lermontov throws an overhand right that lands on Stephenson's shoulder, as Stephenson tries to avoid the shot.
Lermontov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stephenson doesn't seem bothered though.
No luck for Stephenson with that takedown attempt.
Lermontov throwing a counter right hand but Stephenson manages to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stephenson shoots in for a takedown but Lermontov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stephenson looks winded!
Stephenson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Lermontov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stephenson.
Lermontov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stephenson. Stephenson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fiyero Lermontov dominated that round.
That's time! Lermontov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Lermontov throws the left hand but Stephenson avoids the punch easily.
Lermontov looks to throw the jab but Stephenson is out of range.
Lermontov fails to land with a series of punches.
Lermontov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stephenson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lermontov swivels and escapes.
It looked like Lermontov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Stephenson throws a right and a left that Lermontov avoids nicely.
Lermontov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lermontov throws a series of strikes that have Stephenson backpedaling.
Stephenson is still on wobbly legs! Can Lermontov finish him?
Stephenson throws a poor cross that misses
and Lermontov counters with a stiff right hand.
Stephenson goes for a double leg but Lermontov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lermontov continues to drive forward.
It looked like Lermontov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Stephenson.
Lermontov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stephenson can do to turn this around?
Nice sprawl there from Lermontov as Stephenson shoots in.
Lermontov throwing a counter right hand but Stephenson manages to avoid it.
Fiyero Lermontov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harold Stephenson.
Lermontov throws a shot to the body.
Lermontov is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Lermontov throws a sloppy head kick and Stephenson moves out of range easily.
Stephenson unleashes a big counter combination but Lermontov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stephenson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stephenson seems to have recovered his senses.
Lermontov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stephenson in his tracks.
Nice jab there from Lermontov.
Stephenson moves in looking to clinch but Lermontov pushes him off.
Lermontov jabs Stephenson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Good exchange - Lermontov coming out on top.
Stephenson is breathing heavily.
Lermontov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stephenson on the side of the head.
Stephenson tries for a takedown but Lermontov circles away easily
and Lermontov counters with a crisp right that sends Stephenson to the canvas! Lermontov follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fiyero Lermontov!
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Event:
SyFi 110
Date: Sep 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Stephenson misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Urameshi to counter with a crisp jab.
Urameshi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Urameshi misses with a hook.
Urameshi scores with a nice head shot.
Urameshi swings for the body but Stephenson moves out of range.
Stephenson tries to clinch there but Urameshi circles away.
Urameshi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Urameshi misses the target.
Stephenson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Urameshi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Harold Stephenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stephenson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Urameshi as he jumps to the side.
Yusuke Urameshi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harold Stephenson.#TD2#
Stephenson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Urameshi on his heels. He'll look to pass Urameshi's guard now, I'm sure.
Urameshi keeping full guard, as Stephenson tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stephenson slips nicely into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Urameshi is looking for a sweep. Stephenson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Stephenson seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Urameshi is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Harold Stephenson!
The defeated Yusuke Urameshi had this to say: 'You shouldn't talk, it makes you sound stupid'.
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Event:
SyFi 103
Date: Sep 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Lermontov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stephenson.
Lermontov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stephenson moves away.
Stephenson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lermontov sprawls well. Lermontov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stephenson gets slowly back to his feet.
Stephenson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lermontov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fiyero Lermontov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harold Stephenson.
Lermontov missing with a left hand there. Stephenson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stephenson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lermontov defends it nicely.
Stephenson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephenson looks for a takedown but Lermontov sprawls well.
As Stephenson looks to move away, Lermontov throws a big counter combo but Stephenson just gets out of the way.
Stephenson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lermontov throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Stephenson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lermontov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lermontov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Big Bear Fight Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Lermontov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Stephenson darts in looking for a takedown but Lermontov gets double underhooks and turns Stephenson into the cage.
Stephenson looks winded!
Stephenson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Crack! A monster head kick from Lermontov and Stephenson falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Lermontov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Fiyero Lermontov!
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Event:
SyFi 94
Date: Aug 25, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Stephenson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Huang!#SUB#
Stephenson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Huang is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Stephenson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Huang tries to get to full guard but Stephenson has control of the leg. #SUB#
Stephenson is working for a kimura but Huang is defending it quite comfortably.
Huang wants to improve his position but Stephenson is controlling well.
#SUB#
Huang makes his way to full guard, as Stephenson worked for a kimura.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephenson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Huang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Huang wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Huang trying to control the position.
Huang wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Stephenson tries to free his leg and advance position but Huang is retaining full guard.
Huang is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Stephenson is looking to improve his position.
Huang wants to take a breather but Stephenson is having none of it.
Stephenson tries to get to full guard but Huang has control of the leg.
Huang trying to control the action but Stephenson is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Huang is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stephenson is just riding it out for now. Huang eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Huang tries to pass the half guard into mount. Stephenson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
Stephenson tries to roll over but Huang keeps him under control.
Huang working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Stephenson is looking for a sweep. Huang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Huang moves nicely into side control.
Stephenson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Huang punishing his opponent with strikes.
Stephenson working to try and regain half guard.
Huang with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T3#
Stephenson working to try and regain half guard.
Huang with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Huang with good strikes from the mount here!
Huang looking to control but Stephenson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Huang punishing his opponent with strikes.
Huang scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Huang looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Huang trying to control but Stephenson is having none of it.
Stephenson has given up his back.
Stephenson rolls, trying to escape but Huang keeps control of the position.
#T4#
Huang tries to get the hooks in deep but Stephenson pushed the leg off.
Our spies down at at Jitz MMA inform us that Huang has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Huang is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Huang patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
I really don't envy Stephenson right now.
Huang biding his time, looking for the opening.
Stephenson tries to escape but Huang has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Stephenson fending off the submission attempt from Huang.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Huang lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Stephenson rolls, trying to escape but Huang keeps control of the position.
I would not like to be Stephenson right now.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Huang.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Huang dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Stephenson gets a takedown into half guard.
Huang moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huang is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Stephenson wants to improve his position but Huang is controlling well.
Stephenson trying to control from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Huang.
Huang has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Huang with a couple of short strikes.
Huang prevents Stephenson from getting the reversal.
Stephenson regains half guard.
Huang has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stephenson moves into full guard.
Huang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Huang scoring with some ground and pound.
Stephenson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Huang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stephenson is keeping the position for now.
Huang pushing down on Stephenson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Huang moves into full mount! Stephenson won't be happy about that!
Stephenson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Stephenson tries to lock up and control but Huang gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Huang trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Huang landing shots from mount. #T2#
Huang scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Stephenson?
A nice elbow there by Huang.
Stephenson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Stephenson is working hard here to advance position.
Huang wants to control the pace but Stephenson is squirming around nicely.
Huang with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Huang controlling the pace for now.
Huang landing strikes, looking to finish!
Huang breaks from Stephenson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Huang lands a couple of good shots and Stephenson has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Huang controlling the position well here. Stephenson rolled but Huang kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
You can see the frustration on Stephenson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T3#
Good control from Huang.#SUB2#
Stephenson is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Huang gets his way!
Huang trying to control momentarily.
Huang punishes Stephenson with strikes from the back mount. #SUB2#
Huang is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Stephenson taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Huang.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Oliver Huang!
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Event:
WeInSyd 22
Date: Jul 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Schmitz slaps away a takedown attempt from Stephenson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Stephenson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Schmitz as he avoids it easily.
Schmitz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stephenson.
Schmitz tries to counter by clinching up but Stephenson breaks away and moves out of range.
Uwe Schmitz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harold Stephenson.
Stephenson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Harold Stephenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Schmitz. No joy for Stephenson on that attempt.
Schmitz is looking to counter the offense by Stephenson and move into the clinch.
Stephenson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Schmitz sprawls well. Schmitz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stephenson gets slowly back to his feet.
Schmitz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stephenson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Schmitz defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Schmitz rushes Stephenson and presses him up against the cage.
Schmitz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Schmitz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Schmitz moves out of range of the strikes.
Stephenson closes the distance and clinches up with Schmitz, looking for a takedown. Stephenson pushes Schmitz against the cage but Schmitz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Schmitz is looking to clinch but Stephenson is avoiding it.
#T1#
Stephenson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stephenson has a takedown stuffed.
Schmitz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stephenson as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Stephenson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Schmitz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stephenson is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Stephenson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Schmitz has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Stephenson in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Schmitz tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Stephenson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Harold Stephenson!
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Event:
EFA 36 Farmery vs Raske
Date: Mar 11, 2018 |
#R1#
McCarthy misses with a two punch combination.
A nice combination there by McCarthy.
McCarthy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stephenson closes the distance but McCarthy moves to the side
and McCarthy counters with a straight right hand.
Stephenson is looking to clinch but McCarthy is avoiding it.
McCarthy misses with a body shot.
Stephenson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McCarthy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephenson looks for a takedown but McCarthy sprawls well.
A counter left hand to the body from McCarthy misses its target.
A punch lands to the side of Stephenson 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1#
Stephenson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McCarthy cracks a nice hook into Stephenson's ribs.
Stephenson tries to clinch up
and McCarthy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McCarthy scoring well with a low kick there.
McCarthy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stephenson's sensitive parts.
Stephenson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McCarthy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stephenson moves away.
McCarthy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Stephenson is looking to clinch.
McCarthy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stephenson.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McCarthy, right into the meat.
McCarthy throws a hook but Stephenson avoids it easily.
Stephenson wants to clinch up but McCarthy keeps it at a distance.
Stephenson moves away from the strike by McCarthy.
It seemed like Stephenson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McCarthy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Stephenson instigates a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCarthy digs a right hand into Stephenson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stephenson's gas tank. #TD2#
Stephenson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Stephenson manages to end up in side control.
You can see the frustration on McCarthy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McCarthy is trying to get back to half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Stephenson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, McCarthy has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Stephenson but great work by McCarthy.
McCarthy taking a breather here.
Stephenson tries to buck McCarthy off but McCarthy is having none of it.
Stephenson can't do much from the bottom here. #SU#
McCarthy decides to stand back up.
McCarthy just misses with a punch to the body.
McCarthy is looking to wear down Stephenson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Stephenson tries to clinch but McCarthy moves out of range.
McCarthy tests Stephenson's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Stephenson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McCarthy appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Stephenson moves in looking to clinch but McCarthy pushes him off.
Stephenson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McCarthy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A slapping leg kick lands for McCarthy.
McCarthy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McCarthy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McCarthy works Stephenson's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCarthy lands a body shot.
Jab from McCarthy.
Stephenson doesn't manage to clinch there - McCarthy circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac McCarthy dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Stephenson doesn't manage to clinch there - McCarthy circles away.
McCarthy scores with a leg kick.
McCarthy lands with a straight right. Stephenson didn't see that one coming.
McCarthy pushes Stephenson away with a front kick.
Cormac McCarthy is winning the standup battle so far.
Stephenson tries to clinch but McCarthy is having none of it.
A chopping leg kick lands by McCarthy.
Stephenson tries to clinch up
and McCarthy counters with a one-two to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy connects with a body shot.
McCarthy digs a good body shot into Stephenson's ribs.#T1#
McCarthy lands with a straight right. Stephenson didn't see that one coming.
McCarthy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stephenson feints the counter takedown.
Stephenson takes one to the side of the head.
McCarthy lands a head kick. Stephenson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
McCarthy lands with a good body shot.
McCarthy misses with a kick to the body.
Stephenson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL2#
Stephenson instigates a clinch. #BC#
McCarthy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McCarthy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stephenson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCarthy paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
McCarthy looks to throw the jab but Stephenson is out of range.
Stephenson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Stephenson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McCarthy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from McCarthy. Stephenson does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCarthy punishes Stephenson's body with a nice straight punch.
McCarthy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stephenson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McCarthy moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#T3##CL2#
Stephenson pushes McCarthy up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for McCarthy.
#BC#
McCarthy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stephenson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stephenson is looking to clinch but McCarthy is avoiding it.
McCarthy throws a low kick, looking for Stephenson's leg but Stephenson calmly moves out of range.
McCarthy throws a body punch but Stephenson moves out of range.
McCarthy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stephenson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A counter left hand to the body from McCarthy misses its target.#T4#
Jab by McCarthy.
Stephenson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McCarthy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stephenson can do to turn this around?
McCarthy throws a head kick that misses.
Stephenson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McCarthy 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.
McCarthy misses with an uppercut.
Stephenson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stephenson tries to clinch but McCarthy moves away
and McCarthy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cormac McCarthy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCarthy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stephenson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McCarthy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL2#
Stephenson rushes McCarthy and presses him up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac McCarthy dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
McCarthy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McCarthy throws a shot to the body.
Stephenson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McCarthy's waist but McCarthy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stephenson off to one side.
McCarthy throws a big counter combination but Stephenson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McCarthy stuns Stephenson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McCarthy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McCarthy swats away the attempt to clinch by Stephenson.
A counter left hand to the body from McCarthy misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephenson tries to clinch
and McCarthy counters with an inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by McCarthy. That's going to slow Stephenson down.
A nice leg kick lands there from McCarthy.
McCarthy just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
McCarthy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McCarthy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McCarthy lunges at Stephenson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stephenson's hand.
Stephenson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McCarthy throws a series of strikes that have Stephenson backpedaling.
Stephenson doesn't manage to clinch there - McCarthy circles away.
Stephenson fails in his attempt to clinch.
A quick step to the side and McCarthy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stephenson wants to clinch but McCarthy slips to the side
and McCarthy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stephenson closes the distance looking to clinch
and McCarthy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Stephenson wants to clinch.
Stephenson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCarthy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McCarthy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stephenson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
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!
Stephenson fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Stephenson closes the distance and pushes McCarthy back into the cage.
McCarthy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stephenson backwards. #T3##BC#
McCarthy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stephenson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McCarthy circles away from the clinch attempt
and McCarthy counters with a thumping low kick.
McCarthy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stephenson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Stephenson with a poor takedown
and McCarthy counters with a straight right hand.
McCarthy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stephenson.
McCarthy takes a swing at Stephenson's ribcage but misses.
Stephenson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stephenson closes the distance looking to clinch
and McCarthy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cormac McCarthy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
McCarthy keeps the fight on the outside.
Stephenson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stephenson darts in trying to clinch
and McCarthy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McCarthy scores with a spinning back kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stephenson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cormac McCarthy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McCarthy, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:25
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:25
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cormac McCarthy!
Cormac McCarthy thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
EFA 26 Farmery vs Saouza
Date: Feb 17, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Stephenson enables Valatudo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Stephenson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Valatudo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Valatudo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Stephenson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Stephenson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Stephenson! #REVR#
Valatudo tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Stephenson is trying to get an arm triangle but Valatudo is defending well.
Valatudo gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Valatudo actively working from the bottom here.
Valatudo is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Stephenson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Valatudo defends it well. #SUB#
Stephenson is trying to work for a kimura but Valatudo is defending well.
#SUB#
Stephenson seems to be looking for submissions.
#T1##SUB#
Stephenson trying to work for an americana but Valatudo has managed to regain full guard.
#SUB#
Stephenson drops back looking for a leg! Valatudo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Valatudo manages to kick Stephenson off! Stephenson jumps back into Valatudo's guard. #SUB2#
Valatudo working for a triangle but Stephenson defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Valatudo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stephenson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Stephenson 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.
Valatudo pulls Stephenson in close to prevent any damage. #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#
Stephenson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stephenson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Valatudo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stephenson is aware though and is defending well.
Stephenson wants to pass the guard but Valatudo is keeping the position.#SUB#
Stephenson drops back looking for a leg! Valatudo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Valatudo manages to kick Stephenson off! Stephenson jumps back into Valatudo's guard. #SUB#
Stephenson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Valatudo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stephenson defends well.#SUB#
Stephenson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stephenson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Stephenson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Valatudo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3##SUB#
Stephenson 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. #SUB2#
Valatudo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Stephenson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Stephenson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Stephenson drops back looking for a leg! Valatudo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Valatudo manages to kick Stephenson off! Stephenson jumps back into Valatudo's guard.
Stephenson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Valatudo is keeping the position for now. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Valatudo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stephenson defends it easily.
Valatudo controls Stephenson momentarily but Stephenson frees himself. #SUB#
Stephenson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Stephenson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stephenson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Stephenson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Valatudo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Valatudo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Valatudo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Stephenson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stephenson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arsenio Valatudo dominated that round.
That's time! Stephenson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Valatudo fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Stephenson closes the distance and pushes Valatudo back into the cage.
Stephenson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Valatudo backwards. #TD#
Stephenson wants the takedown. Valatudo is fighting it off but Stephenson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Valatudo's guard against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Stephenson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stephenson looking to pass the guard.
Valatudo controls Stephenson momentarily but Stephenson frees himself. #T1##SUB2#
Valatudo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stephenson defends it easily.#SUB#
Stephenson 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. #SUB2#
Valatudo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stephenson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stephenson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stephenson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Valatudo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Valatudo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Stephenson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stephenson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Valatudo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stephenson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stephenson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Stephenson drops back looking for a leg! Valatudo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Valatudo manages to kick Stephenson off! Stephenson jumps back into Valatudo's guard. #T2##SUB#
Stephenson drops back looking for a leg! Valatudo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Valatudo manages to kick Stephenson off! Stephenson jumps back into Valatudo's guard.
Harold Stephenson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Valatudo has his foot on Stephenson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stephenson works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Stephenson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Stephenson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Valatudo working for a triangle but Stephenson defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Valatudo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T3##SUB#
Stephenson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Stephenson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stephenson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Stephenson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Valatudo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Valatudo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stephenson passes into half guard. #SUB#
Stephenson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Valatudo sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Stephenson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Valatudo defends it well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4##SUB#
Stephenson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Stephenson seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are battling for position here. Valatudo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Stephenson pushes down on Valatudo's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Valatudo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Stephenson is working for a submission of some sort.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Valatudo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harold Stephenson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Valatudo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Stephenson did well to prevent Valatudo getting side control.
Stephenson is trying to get back to full guard.
Stephenson is working hard here to advance position.
Stephenson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Valatudo wants to control from the top but Stephenson keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stephenson is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB#
Stephenson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stephenson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
Valatudo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Valatudo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stephenson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Stephenson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stephenson forces his way into half guard.
Valatudo is looking to control Stephenson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Valatudo avoid being mounted?
Valatudo gets full guard.#SUB2#
Valatudo looking for a guillotine here but Stephenson defends easily.
Valatudo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Stephenson 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. #T2##SUB#
Stephenson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Stephenson drops back looking for a leg! Valatudo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Valatudo manages to kick Stephenson off! Stephenson jumps back into Valatudo's guard. #SUB#
Stephenson drops back looking for a leg! Valatudo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Valatudo manages to kick Stephenson off! Stephenson jumps back into Valatudo's guard. #SUB2#
Valatudo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Stephenson 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. #T3#
Valatudo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Stephenson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Valatudo controls Stephenson momentarily but Stephenson frees himself. #SUB#
Stephenson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Valatudo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Valatudo is trying to control the position but Stephenson postures up. #SUB2#
Valatudo is looking for a triangle but Stephenson pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Stephenson drops back looking for a leg! Valatudo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Valatudo manages to kick Stephenson off! Stephenson jumps back into Valatudo's guard. #SUB#
Stephenson drops back looking for a leg! Valatudo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Valatudo manages to kick Stephenson off! Stephenson jumps back into Valatudo's guard. #T4##SUB2#
Valatudo working for a triangle but Stephenson defends it easily.
#SUB#
Stephenson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stephenson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Stephenson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stephenson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Stephenson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stephenson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Stephenson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Arsenio Valatudo.
I think Valatudo 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arsenio Valatudo!
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Event:
EFA 18 Gomi vs Boco
Date: Jan 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Stephenson moves in looking to clinch but Crap pushes him off.
Crap throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stephenson.
It seemed like Stephenson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Crap throws a nice looking combination but Stephenson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Crap swinging wildly here.
The fighters circling - Crap throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crap lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stephenson circles away quickly and effectively.
Crap rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stephenson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Crap fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stephenson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Crap throws a series of punches but Stephenson moves out of range.
Stephenson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Stephenson closes the distance and clinches up with Crap, looking for a takedown. Stephenson pushes Crap against the cage but Crap circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Crap swats away the attempt to clinch by Stephenson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Crap.
Crap throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stephenson feints the counter takedown.#CL2#
Stephenson moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stephenson prevents Crap from breaking the clinch.#T1#
Crap blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stephenson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stephenson is looking for a takedown.
Stephenson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Crap pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Eye Crap has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harold Stephenson.
Crap is trying to push Stephenson away but Stephenson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stephenson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stephenson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Crap pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Stephenson keeps control of Crap as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stephenson looking for a takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crap.
Stephenson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Crap pulls his leg out and moves away.
A combination from Crap does no damage.
A punch combination from Crap misses. #T2#
Crap throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Stephenson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Stephenson is looking for a kimura here.
Crap on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Crap tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Stephenson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Crap has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Stephenson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Crap doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stephenson. #SUB2#
Stephenson is trying to work for a kimura but Crap is defending well.
Crap knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stephenson on the ground.#T3##SUB2#
Stephenson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Stephenson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Crap sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Stephenson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Stephenson trying to pass the guard but Crap defending well. #SUB2#
Stephenson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Stephenson in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Crap tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Stephenson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Harold Stephenson!
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Event:
EFA 11 Anderson vs Greene
Date: Jan 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Reis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stephenson moves away.
Reis throws a body shot but no joy.
Reis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stephenson circles away quickly and effectively.
Stephenson avoids the body shot from Reis.
#CL2#
Stephenson takes the fight into the clinch.
Stephenson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stephenson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stephenson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Reis avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Stephenson is trying to trip Reis. He has hold of a leg but Reis is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Stephenson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephenson is pushing down on Reis's leg trying to pass to half guard. Reis is fighting to maintain full guard but Stephenson has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Stephenson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Reis sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Stephenson seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Reis is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Harold Stephenson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Stephenson tries to clinch up but Hoffa circles away and keeps his distance.
Hoffa steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Stephenson.
Hoffa scores with a jab.
Hoffa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stephenson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stephenson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hoffa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stephenson scrambles back to his feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Hoffa as he connects with a hook.
Hoffa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stephenson doesn't manage to clinch there - Hoffa circles away.
Hoffa wants to counter the offense by Stephenson and move into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Hoffa there.
A left lands for Hoffa.
Hoffa keeps the fight on the outside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoffa lands a body shot.
#T1#
Hoffa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stephenson wants to clinch up but Hoffa keeps it at a distance.
Stephenson wants to clinch.
Stephenson sets himself, and Hoffa steps forward looking for the clinch! Stephenson avoids it this time.
Stephenson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stephenson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stephenson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hoffa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hoffa steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Stephenson.#T2#
Stephenson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stephenson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hoffa throws a body punch but Stephenson moves out of range.
Stephenson has his takedown stuffed
enabling Hoffa to counter with a crisp jab.
Hoffa keeps the fight on the outside.
Hoffa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hoffa swats away the attempt to clinch by Stephenson.#T3#
Stephenson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stephenson is looking to clinch but Hoffa is avoiding it.
Hoffa swats away the attempt to clinch by Stephenson.
Stephenson moves in looking to clinch but Hoffa pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stephenson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
No joy there for Hoffa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hoffa scores with a punch to the head.
Hoffa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stephenson's head.
Jimmy Hoffa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Stephenson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stephenson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hoffa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hoffa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hoffa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stephenson moves in looking to clinch but Hoffa pushes him off.
Hoffa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stephenson wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stephenson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Hoffa 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#
The fight stays on the outside here - Stephenson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stephenson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hoffa is fending him off so far but Stephenson persists. Nope, Hoffa circles away and we're back to standing.
Stephenson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hoffa scores with a jab to the body.
Jimmy Hoffa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hoffa lands with a shot to the body.
Stephenson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephenson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hoffa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hoffa steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Stephenson.
Stephenson tries to close the distance and clinch but Hoffa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hoffa wants to counter with a clinch but Stephenson pushes him away.
Stephenson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stephenson tries to clinch up but Hoffa circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Hoffa connects with a single shot there.
Stephenson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stephenson tries to clinch up.
Hoffa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stephenson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hoffa sprawls well. Hoffa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stephenson gets slowly back to his feet.
Stephenson is looking to clinch but Hoffa is avoiding it.
Stephenson tries to clinch up but Hoffa circles away and keeps his distance.
Hoffa scores with a sloppy right hand. Stephenson should have avoided that one.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Stephenson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.#T2#
Stephenson doesn't manage to clinch there - Hoffa circles away.
Hoffa jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hoffa keeps the fight on the outside.
Hoffa tries to counter with a clinch but Stephenson shakes him off and moves away.
Stephenson moves in looking to clinch but Hoffa pushes him off.
Hoffa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stephenson in his tracks.
Stephenson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stephenson tries to clinch up but Hoffa circles away and keeps his distance.
Stephenson sets himself, and Hoffa steps forward looking for the clinch! Stephenson avoids it this time.
Stephenson doesn't manage to clinch there - Hoffa circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoffa lands a two punch combo.
Stephenson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hoffa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stephenson scrambles back to his feet.#T3#
Hoffa sizes up Stephenson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stephenson is looking to clinch but Hoffa is avoiding it.
Stephenson looks for a takedown but Hoffa sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harold Stephenson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoffa uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stephenson has time to react.
Hoffa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stephenson on the side of the head.
Hoffa throws a right hand that Stephenson ducks under and follows up with a left that Stephenson also avoids with ease.
Hoffa cracks Stephenson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Stephenson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hoffa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hoffa tries to counter by closing the distance.#T4#
Hoffa cracks Stephenson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hoffa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stephenson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Stephenson wants to clinch up but Hoffa keeps it at a distance.
Stephenson wants to clinch.
Hoffa lunges at Stephenson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stephenson's hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Hoffa 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! This is the final round!
#R3#
Stephenson is looking to clinch but Hoffa is avoiding it.
Hoffa wants to counter the offense by Stephenson and move into the clinch position.
Stephenson doesn't manage to clinch there - Hoffa circles away.
Hoffa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stephenson throwing a counter right hand but Hoffa manages to avoid it.
Stephenson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hoffa tries to avoid it but Stephenson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hoffa to the ground. Hoffa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stephenson sets himself, and Hoffa steps forward looking for the clinch! Stephenson avoids it this time.
Stephenson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stephenson tries to clinch but Hoffa moves out of range.
Hoffa connects with a right hand. Stephenson shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoffa keeps the fight on the outside.
Hoffa lands a nice shot to the body.
Stephenson tries to clinch up but Hoffa circles away and keeps his distance.
Hoffa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Stephenson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hoffa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stephenson closes the distance and clinches up with Hoffa, looking for a takedown. Stephenson pushes Hoffa against the cage but Hoffa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hoffa tries to counter with a clinch but Stephenson shakes him off and moves away.
Stephenson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hoffa is fending him off so far but Stephenson persists. Nope, Hoffa circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harold Stephenson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoffa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stephenson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hoffa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stephenson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hoffa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hoffa swats away the attempt to clinch by Stephenson.
Stephenson sets himself, and Hoffa steps forward looking for the clinch! Stephenson avoids it this time.#T2#
Stephenson tries to clinch there but Hoffa circles away.
Stephenson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hoffa avoids it really well and circles away.
Stephenson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hoffa to score with a decent uppercut.
Hoffa digs a good body shot into Stephenson's ribs.
Stephenson tries to clinch there but Hoffa circles away.
Stephenson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T3#
A jab lands there for Hoffa.
Stephenson tries to clinch but Hoffa is having none of it.
Stephenson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hoffa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hoffa lands a body shot.
Jimmy Hoffa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stephenson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hoffa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hoffa connects with a body shot that sends Stephenson's belly button to the back.
Stephenson shoots for a takedown but Hoffa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stephenson tries to clinch but Hoffa is having none of it. #T4#
Stephenson wants to clinch.
Stephenson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stephenson tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stephenson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stephenson is looking to clinch but Hoffa is avoiding it.
Hoffa wants to counter with a clinch but Stephenson pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stephenson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Hoffa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hoffa 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 24:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 24:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Hoffa!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Boland doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and Stephenson counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Stephenson is looking for a kimura but Boland is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stephenson to get the leverage.
Boland really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stephenson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Stephenson maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Boland could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Stephenson has cracked it and Boland is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Stephenson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Harold Stephenson!
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