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Event:
VFC 86 Aislan vs Stephens
Date: Jun 06, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Aisland dives in and scores a takedown into Stephens's guard.
Stephens looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aisland is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Stephens throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Aisland wants to control from the top but Stephens keeps moving.
Aisland pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stephens is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Stephens has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Aisland is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Stephens.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Aisland working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephens tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Aisland wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1##SUB#
Aisland working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Aisland definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Aisland working the head and body with strikes.
Aisland wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stephens keeps working.
Stephens struggling a bit here.
Aisland landing a few strikes. #SUB#
Aisland tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Aisland trying to control the action but Stephens is working from the bottom.
Stephens tries to buck Aisland off but Aisland is having none of it.#T2##SUB#
Aisland has hold of Stephens's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Stephens tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Aisland cranks the arm and Stephens screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Stephens, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Mancha Aisland!
Mancha Aisland retains his lightweight title!
After the fight, Mancha Aisland was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
VFC 77 Sergius vs Baddock
Date: May 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Stephens shoots in for a double leg but Alert sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Alert tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Stephens manages to circle out of the way.
Alert moves out of range as Stephens strikes.
Alert dives in for a single leg takedown but Stephens sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Stephens is working for takedown but Alert is calmly controlling the position for now.
Stephens is trying to stall.
#TD#
Alert has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Stephens is trying to keep an underhook but Alert manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Stephens trying to control but Alert postures up.
#SUB#
Alert is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stephens doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Alert.
Stephens is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Alert is stalling here. Stephens is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Alert seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Stephens has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Alert wants to control but Stephens postures up.
Stephens wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alert keeps working.
Alert definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Alert really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Stephens is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Alert is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Alert stops Stephens from passing to mount. #T2#
Alert is trying to improve his position.
Stephens trying to control the position but Alert is working away.
Alert tries to buck Stephens off but Stephens is having none of it.
Stephens wants to control for a moment but Alert uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Stephens wants to pass the guard but Alert is defending well. #SUB2#
Stephens is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Alert doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stephens. #T3#
Stephens seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alert does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Alert trying to hold on to Stephens's head to control him but Stephens postures up.
#SUB2#
Stephens is working for a kimura but Alert is defending it quite comfortably.
Alert trying to hold on to Stephens's head to control him but Stephens postures up.
Stephens passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Alert! #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Stephens fails to move to back control.
Alert is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Alert has given up his back here. Will Stephens look for the submission or keep pounding away?
#SUB2#
Stephens is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Alert has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Stephens looking for the choke from the back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stephens trying to control momentarily.
#SUB2#
Alert is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryder Stephens dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Stephens fails to land with a series of punches.
Stephens has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stephens pivots, looking for a leg kick but Alert is out of range and Stephens settles back down.
Alert darts in looking for a takedown but Stephens gets double underhooks and turns Alert into the ropes.
Alert has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Stephens avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Stephens is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Alert to keep the fight standing.
Stephens gets underhooks to prevent Alert's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Broder Alert. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Alert has Stephens pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Alert pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Stephens tumbling to the mat - Alert dives into Stephens's guard.#SUB2#
Stephens escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Alert gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephens keeping full guard, as Alert tries to pass.
Alert trying to control but Stephens is working from the bottom. #T1#
Stephens controls Alert momentarily but Alert frees himself.
Alert wants to pass the guard but Stephens is keeping the position.#SUB#
Alert thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Alert thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stephens is trying to keep Alert in close.
Alert trying to control the position from guard on top but Stephens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stephens controls Alert momentarily but Alert frees himself.
Stephens bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Alert's guard. #REVB##T2#
Stephens passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Stephens trying to control the position but Alert is working away.
My spies in Cozad The Island inform me that Stephens has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Stephens tries to move into full mount but can't pass Alert's legs.
Stephens wants to control but Alert is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Stephens is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Alert has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3##SUB2#
Stephens goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Alert rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Stephens's guard! Nice work there by Alert!
Alert pushes down on Stephens's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Alert is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Stephens won't allow Alert to pass to mount.
Stephens slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Stephens is trying to control the position from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stephens is on top in guard.
#REVB##T4#
Stephens passes Alert's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Stephens seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alert does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Alert is looking for a sweep. Stephens is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stephens wants to pass the guard but Alert is defending well. #SUB2#
Stephens is looking for a kimura but Alert is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stephens to get the leverage.
Alert is looking to improve his position.
Stephens trying to pass the guard but Alert defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ryder Stephens will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Stephens misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stephens lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alert circles away quickly and effectively.#TD2#
Stephens bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Stephens is looking to take a break and control but Alert is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stephens has knee on belly and moves into mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephens is trying to take his opponent's back.
#SUB2#
Stephens jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Alert is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Alert and Stephens has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#T1#
Stephens working away.
Alert prevents Stephens from improving position.
Stephens wants to control but Alert is keeping him busy.
Stephens works to advance to full mount. Alert defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Broder Alert has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stephens seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Alert is holding on tight.
#SUB2#
Stephens goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Alert is on top in guard.
#SUB2#
Stephens looking for a triangle here. Alert is fighting it but it looks tight! Stephens pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Alert is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ryder Stephens!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ryder Stephens made sure he mentioned Highland Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
VFC 67 French vs Redd
Date: Apr 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Silva scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stephens doesn't seem bothered though.
Stephens looks for the body kick but Silva saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Silva on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stephens.
Stephens throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.
Stephens throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#TD2#
Silva scores with a takedown into Stephens's guard.
Stephens looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Stephens has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Silva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stephens works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Silva looking to sit in guard and control but Stephens gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Stephens wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
Stephens will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Stephens throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've been hearing good reports from Stephens's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1#
Stephens pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
Stephens trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stephens tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
Stephens controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Silva looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Stephens wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Stephens engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stephens looking to sit in guard and control but Silva gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Stephens escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Stephens has his foot on Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silva works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Stephens has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stephens is trying to control the position but Silva postures up. #T3#
Silva postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Silva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silva must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Stephens wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.
Silva wants to control from the top but Stephens keeps moving.
Silva postures up in Stephens's guard and throws a big left but Stephens blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Silva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stephens being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Stephens is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silva defends well.#T4##SUB#
Silva content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Stephens has locked up a guillotine! Stephens's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Silva is holding on here and Stephens must be using up a lot of energy. Silva has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Stephens gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ryder Stephens!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Ryder Stephens waved his t-shirt featuring Highland Clothing's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
VFC 58 Soto vs Hilton
Date: Apr 01, 2022 |
#R1#
No joy there for Stephens, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stephens misses with a head kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Aisland misses.
Stephens pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stephens is looking to land body kicks.
Aisland feints a counter leg kick.
Aisland throws a sloppy head kick and Stephens moves out of range easily.
Stephens misses with a body kick.
Aisland throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A clash of legs there as Aisland blocks the low kick.
Stephens throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aisland.
Stephens backing away here, and Aisland unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephens misses with the combination.
A little jabbing left from Aisland on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD2#
Aisland feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#T1#
Stephens looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aisland trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Aisland landing with the ground and pound.
Stephens looking for a sweep. Not yet Stephens, not yet.
Stephens is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Stephens has his foot on Aisland's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aisland works his way back into a safe position though.
Aisland lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Aisland won't allow Stephens to sweep him here.
Aisland lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Aisland scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Aisland thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Stephens's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Stephens is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aisland defends well.
Aisland stands up over Stephens, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2#
Aisland trying to control but Stephens is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stephens looking to control.
Aisland has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Aisland pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stephens is keeping the position for now.
Stephens will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Stephens looking for a guillotine here but Aisland defends easily.
#SUB#
Stephens had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aisland defends it easily.#SUB#
Stephens looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3##SUB2#
Aisland drops back looking for a leg! Stephens is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stephens manages to kick Aisland off! Aisland jumps back into Stephens's guard. #SUB2#
Aisland drops back looking for a leg! Stephens is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stephens manages to kick Aisland off! Aisland jumps back into Stephens's guard.
Aisland looking to pass the guard.
Aisland looking to sit in guard and control but Stephens gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Aisland throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4##SUB2#
Aisland escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stephens gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stephens trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stephens has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Stephens throws a big right hand that misses.
Stephens stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aisland swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stephens trying to control the position from guard on top but Aisland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stephens stands and throws Aisland's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aisland gets back to half guard.
Stephens is thwarting Aisland's attempts to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mancha Aisland will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Stephens tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Aisland is able to avoid easily.
Aisland moves forwards but Stephens connects with a nice, crisp jab.#TD#
Aisland gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Stephens stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aisland swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stephens trying to control but Aisland is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephens is pushing down on Aisland's leg trying to pass to half guard. Aisland is fighting to maintain full guard but Stephens has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Aisland looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Aisland is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stephens's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stephens's back!
Our spies down at at Monkey Business inform us that Aisland has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T1##SUB2#
Stephens preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Aisland. #SUB2#
Aisland is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Aisland doesn't have the hooks in and Stephens manages to turn into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aisland being controlled here, momentarily.
Aisland keeping full guard, as Stephens tries to pass.
Stephens loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stephens wants to pass the guard but Aisland is keeping the position.#T2#
Aisland manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stephens manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Aisland is pushing down on Stephens's leg trying to pass to half guard. Stephens is fighting to maintain full guard but Aisland has managed to sneak the leg through.
Stephens is in trouble now - Aisland has advanced to mount! #SUB2#
Aisland working for a guillotine from mount but Stephens is in no mood to give up.
Stephens is squirming around, avoiding Aisland's attempts to control the action.
Stephens manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Aisland is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Stephens tries to roll over but Aisland keeps him under control.
Mancha Aisland has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Aisland working Stephens over with strikes.
Stephens on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Stephens wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Aisland seems to be looking for submissions.
Stephens on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Aisland is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stephens doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Aisland.
Stephens trying to hold on to Aisland's head to control him but Aisland postures up.
#T4#
Aisland scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ground and pound from Aisland. #SUB2#
Aisland seems to be working for a kimura but Stephens defends the submission attempt.
Stephens trying to hold on to Aisland's head to control him but Aisland postures up.
#SUB2#
Aisland is trying to work for a kimura but Stephens is defending well.
Stephens regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Stephens has his foot on Aisland's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aisland works his way back into a safe position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mancha Aisland showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Stephens shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Aisland has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stephens keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aisland throws an overhand right that lands on Stephens's shoulder, as Stephens tries to avoid the shot.
Stephens attempts a counter takedown but Aisland avoids it well and moves away.
Aisland looks to score with a jab to the body but Stephens is just out of range.
Ryder Stephens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stephens.
Stephens pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stephens tries to score a power double leg takedown but Aisland sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stephens somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryder Stephens. 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.
Stephens closes this distance looking for a takedown but Aisland circles away.#T1##TD2#
Aisland closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Stephens quickly recovers to half guard.
Stephens is controlling Aisland's trapped leg to prevent Aisland from advancing to side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Aisland seems to be working for a kimura but Stephens defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Aisland is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Aisland 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.
Stephens keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T2#
Aisland working over Stephens with some ground and pound. Stephens looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Stephens keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Stephens trying to hold on to Aisland's head to control him but Aisland postures up.
Aisland landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Stephens looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Aisland wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stephens keeps working. #T3##SUB2#
Aisland is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Stephens still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Stephens has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! #SUB#
Stephens is trying to get an arm triangle but Aisland is defending well.
Aisland manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Aisland looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aisland blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stephens.
Stephens tries to pass to full mount but Aisland defends it.
Mancha Aisland is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Aisland has his hands clasped together around Stephens's back. He's all about the action.
Aisland gets back to full guard.
Stephens pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aisland is keeping the position for now.
Aisland is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Stephens wants to control from the top but Aisland keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stephens won't allow Aisland to sweep him here.
Ryder Stephens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stephens throwing strikes but missing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mancha Aisland comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Aisland 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mancha Aisland! |
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Event:
VFC 49 New Blood
Date: Mar 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Stephens misses with a few strikes there.
Stephens closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hitoshi circles away.
Hitoshi tries to counter by clinching up but Stephens breaks away and moves out of range.
Stephens misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hitoshi.
Stephens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hitoshi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hitoshi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stephens shoots in for a double leg but Hitoshi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice sprawl there from Hitoshi as Stephens shoots in.
Hirata Hitoshi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryder Stephens.
Stephens tries a head kick but it misses.
Stephens shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hitoshi as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephens throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hitoshi.
Stephens rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hitoshi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A head kick misses from Stephens.
A jab from Hitoshi misses. #T1#
Stephens blocks a jab.
And Stephens tries to counter it with a takedown but Hitoshi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Stephens throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Hitoshi counters with a takedown into side control.
Hitoshi in side control lands a decent elbow.
Stephens wants to control but Hitoshi postures up.
Hitoshi lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Stephens down.
Hitoshi in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #ROC#Stephens is rocked!
Hitoshi crunches a massive hammerfist down on Stephens - he's out! Hitoshi Holds back on further strikes and jumps to his feet to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hirata Hitoshi!
Hirata Hitoshi retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath Hirata Hitoshi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
VFC 40 Murder in March
Date: Mar 04, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Brown ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Brown no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Stephens pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now.
Stephens with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Stephens from controlling successfully.
Stephens slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Brown tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Stephens wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Brown can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Stephens thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown wants to control but Stephens postures up.#T1##SUB2#
Stephens tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Stephens has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Brown struggling a bit here.
Brown tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Brown's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Stephens misses with the ground and pound.#SUB2#
Stephens looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Stephens looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brown manages to get back to half guard.
Brown keeping hold of Stephens's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB2#
Stephens is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2#
Stephens is pressing down on Brown's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brown is holding on for now.
Brown is in trouble now - Stephens has advanced to mount!
Brown wants to control but Stephens is having none of it.
Brown really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Stephens throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
#SUB2#
Stephens looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Brown is in all sorts of trouble here.
Stephens trying to control but Brown is having none of it. #T3#
Stephens is trying to take his opponent's back.
#SUB2#
Stephens has control of Brown's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Brown regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Stephens throws some wild stikes that Brown manages to avoid easily.
Stephens wants to control the pace but Brown is squirming around nicely.
Brown manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Brown is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stephens pulls his head out easily.
Brown is looking to control Stephens's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brown avoid being mounted?
Stephens thows a huge punch but Brown dodges it nicely.
Brown is refusing to be controlled, as Stephens sits in half guard. #T4#
Stephens is looking to advance position but Brown won't allow it.
Brown is looking to control Stephens's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brown avoid being mounted?
Stephens throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Brown trying to control but Stephens postures up.
#SUB#
Brown actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Brown looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Stephens is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Brown looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stephens is looking to take a break and control but Brown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryder Stephens dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Stephens avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brown tries to clinch there but Stephens circles away.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stephens paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Noel Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stephens throws a body kick that misses. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Brown jumps guard.
Stephens has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Brown looking for a guillotine here but Stephens defends easily.
#SUB#
Brown has an active guard here but Stephens has managed to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Brown looking for submissions off his back.
Stephens tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brown knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Brown blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stephens. #SUB2#
Brown is defending against the submission attempts here by Stephens.
#SUB#
Brown looking for submissions off his back.
Stephens passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Brown! #SUB2#
Stephens working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Brown is desperately trying to improve his position but Stephens has a good base and remains in mount.
My spies in Cozad The Island inform me that Stephens has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Stephens throws some wild stikes that Brown manages to avoid easily.
Brown looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Brown avoids a series of strikes thrown by Stephens.
#T2#
Brown sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Brown avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stephens.
Stephens moves into full mount! Brown won't be happy about that!
Poor strikes thrown by Stephens there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Brown is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Stephens looking to ground and pound but Brown is blocking nicely.
Stephens mounts Brown! Really nice guard pass there!
Stephens avoids the attempt from Brown to control.
Stephens wants to take his opponent's back but Brown doesn't allow it.
Brown is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Stephens is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Brown is in real trouble.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Stephens looking for the RNC. #T3#
Brown tries to roll but Stephens sticks to his back.
Stephens struggling to keep hold of the position.
Stephens not allowing Brown to control his hands.
Brown prevents Stephens from getting a body triangle.
Brown turns into Stephens and is now in his guard.
#SUB2#
Stephens looking for subs off his back but Brown has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB#
Brown is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stephens defends it well.
Brown is thwarting Stephens's attempts to control the position.#T4##SUB2#
Stephens looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Brown is trying to work for a kimura but Stephens is defending well.
Stephens works his way to full guard. Good work.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stephens is keeping the position for now.
Ryder Stephens has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Stephens has his feet on Brown's thighs here. He's pushed Brown off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Brown screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ryder Stephens! |
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Event:
VFC 24 Murder Mondays
Date: Feb 21, 2022 |
#R1#
Stephens's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Stephens duly obliges.
HiChi throws a shot from downtown. Stephens moves away and avoids it.
HiChi throws out a loose jab but Stephens uses good head movement to avoid it.
HiChi cracks Stephens with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
HiChi swings for the body but Stephens moves out of range.
Donk. HiChi catches Stephens right on the button with a cross.
HiChi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stephens in his tracks.
Stephens has his takedown stuffed
and HiChi counters with a nice uppercut.
Stephens misses with a takedown attempt
enabling HiChi to counter with a crisp jab.
Stephens shoots for a double leg takedown but HiChi sprawls well. He's pushed Stephens's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Xon HiChi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryder Stephens.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
HiChi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A jab lands there for HiChi.
HiChi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
HiChi stuffs the takedown.
HiChi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stephens at a distance.
Stephens looks to land a right hand but HiChi moved out of range.
HiChi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
HiChi scores with a shot to the body.
Stephens misses with a takedown attempt
enabling HiChi to counter with a crisp jab.
Stephens shoots and misses
enabling HiChi to counter with a crisp jab.
HiChi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Stephens misses with a leg kick
and HiChi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A head kick misses from Stephens.
HiChi throws a combination. Stephens tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
HiChi connects with a right hand. Stephens shakes it off.
A head kick by Stephens misses
and HiChi counters with a straight right hand.
Xon HiChi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
HiChi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
HiChi goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
HiChi cracks a nice hook into Stephens's ribs.
Stephens takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
HiChi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stephens has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Donk. HiChi catches Stephens right on the button with a cross.
HiChi lands with a straight right. Stephens didn't see that one coming.#T2#
HiChi lands with a good body shot.
Stephens throws a body kick that misses.
HiChi lands a nice shot to the body.
HiChi lands a right hook to the body.
HiChi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stephens was well out of range. Poor timing from HiChi.
Stephens looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stephens has his takedown stuffed
and Stephens takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
HiChi scores with a jab. Stephens acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
HiChi scores with a nice strike.
Stephens throws out a loose jab but HiChi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stephens misses with a left hand
and HiChi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
HiChi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stephens has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
HiChi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Stephens takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
HiChi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
HiChi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stephens throws a combination but it was largely blocked by HiChi.
Stephens looks for the body kick but HiChi saw that one coming.
HiChi works the jab nicely.
HiChi blocks a head kick by Stephens.
Stephens tries a head kick but it misses.
Stephens looks to throw a body kick
and HiChi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
HiChi stalks Stephens and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Stephens's face. Stephens staggers backwards, shaken.
HiChi checks the leg kick nicely there.
HiChi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stephens misses with a body kick.
Stephens throws a head kick that misses.
HiChi throws a good cross that connects.
HiChi jabs Stephens right on the nose. Stephens blinks but takes it well.#T4#
HiChi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stephens throws a lazy head kick
and HiChi counters with a stiff right hand.
Stephens misses with a kick to the body
and HiChi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stephens is defended easily by HiChi.
HiChi connects with a body shot.
Stephens takes one on the chin but seems OK.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
HiChi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stephens.
A little feinted left hand from HiChi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
HiChi lands a lovely overhand right.
HiChi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stephens misses with a head kick.
HiChi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Xon HiChi 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#
HiChi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stephens at a distance.
HiChi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stephens in his tracks.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Stephens might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, HiChi has got the better of the exchanges.
Stephens tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but HiChi swivels and escapes.#TD2#
HiChi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Stephens stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. HiChi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Stephens 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.
Stephens trying to control but HiChi is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephens postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Stephens slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Stephens forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Stephens is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so HiChi is just riding it out for now. Stephens eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Stephens is trying for a kimura here. HiChi looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Stephens wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ryder Stephens! |
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Event:
VFC 16 The Champs Are Here
Date: Feb 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Stephens throws a leg kick that misses.
Alert is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Stephens throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Alert counters with a nice double leg into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stephens is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Stephens is pushing down on Alert's leg trying to pass to half guard. Alert is fighting to maintain full guard but Stephens has managed to sneak the leg through.
Stephens seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alert does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Stephens uses his free foot to push down on Alert's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Alert.
Stephens throws some wild stikes that Alert manages to avoid easily.
Stephens wants to control the pace but Alert is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Stephens jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Alert is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Alert and Stephens has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Alert regains half guard there - taking advantage of Stephens's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #T1#
Stephens is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Stephens tries to pass the half guard into mount. Alert knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Stephens 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.
Stephens is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full 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.
Stephens tries to free his leg and advance position but Alert is retaining full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stephens trying to control but Alert is working from the bottom.
Stephens looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Stephens trying to control but Alert is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stephens is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stephens. Alert does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alert drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stephens defends it well.
Stephens shoots and misses #TD2#
and Alert counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Stephens! #SUB2#
Alert wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stephens, who protects the arm well.
Stephens tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Alert goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Stephens rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Alert's guard! Nice work there by Stephens!
Stephens throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stephens trying to control but Alert is working from the bottom. #T4#
Stephens is pushing down on Alert's leg trying to pass to half guard. Alert is fighting to maintain full guard but Stephens has managed to sneak the leg through.
Stephens trying to mount his opponent but Alert defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stephens uses his free foot to push down on Alert's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Alert.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alert is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Stephens swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Alert is now in Stephens's guard. A big mistake from Stephens there, giving up the dominant position!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stephens controls Alert momentarily but Alert frees himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Broder Alert will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Alert dodges the punch combination from Stephens.
Alert with the counter takedown but Stephens avoids it easily.
Stephens misses with an uppercut. #TD2#
Alert is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Stephens's half guard.
Stephens is looking to improve his position.
Alert is just content to waste time from the top position. Stephens takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB#
Stephens looking for a guillotine here but Alert defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Alert thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1##SUB2#
Alert postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Stephens is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Alert, into his guard. #REVR#
Stephens trying to control the position from guard on top but Alert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stephens stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alert swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alert working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Alert is looking for a triangle but Stephens pushes his legs off easily.
#T2#
Stephens advances position into side control!
Alert struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Stephens is trying to get an arm triangle but Alert is defending well.
Stephens tries to advance to mount but Alert instead regains half guard.
Alert wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Stephens is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Alert!
Stephens can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Alert is looking to escape.
Alert is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Alert keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Alert bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Alert passes into half guard.
Stephens works his way to full guard. Good work.
Alert controlling from the top position. #T4##SUB#
Stephens is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alert is aware though and is defending well.
Stephens keeping moving, preventing Alert from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Stephens is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stephens looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alert is one step ahead there.
Stephens looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alert stands and throws Stephens's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ryder Stephens will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Alert blocks a low kick nicely.
Alert is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Stephens throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Alert counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Alert trying to control the position from guard on top but Stephens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stephens looking for a sweep. Not yet Stephens, not yet. #SUB#
Stephens is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Alert is pushing down on Stephens's leg trying to pass to half guard. Stephens is fighting to maintain full guard but Alert has managed to sneak the leg through.
Stephens is looking to control Alert's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stephens avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Alert is working for a kimura but Stephens is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Alert is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stephens has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
Alert moves into full mount! Stephens won't be happy about that!
Stephens bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Alert keeping moving, preventing Stephens from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Alert is looking for a triangle but Stephens pushes his legs off easily.
#T2##SUB2#
Alert is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Alert takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stephens pushing down on Alert's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Alert tries to roll over but Stephens keeps him under control.
Alert is refusing to be controlled, as Stephens sits in half guard.
Stephens looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Stephens thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Alert's head.
Stephens is looking to take a break and control but Alert is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alert wants to control but Stephens is keeping busy.
#T3#
Stephens is looking to stall here but Alert recovers full guard. #SUB2#
Alert is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stephens defends well.
Alert keeping full guard, as Stephens tries to pass.
Stephens is working hard here to advance position.
Stephens stands and throws Alert's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Alert keeping his opponent close.#SUB#
Stephens goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Alert rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Stephens's guard! Nice work there by Alert! #SUB2#
Alert postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Stephens is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Alert, into his guard. #REVR#
Alert looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Stephens tries to free his leg and advance position but Alert is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Broder Alert comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Alert 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 29:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Broder Alert! |
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Event:
VFC 9 Tapout
Date: Jan 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Snake shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Snake fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stephens checks it well.
Snake throws a sloppy head kick and Stephens moves out of range easily.
Stephens throws a series of punches but Snake avoids them all with ease.
Stephens misses with a wild combination.
Stephens moves out of range of the body kick from Snake.
Snake throws a front kick aimed at Stephens's knee but Stephens avoids it well.
Stephens checks a low kick from Snake.
David Snake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Snake as Stephens shoots in.
Snake with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A head kick misses from Snake.
Snake throws a leg kick that misses.
Snake throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Stephens counters with a nice double leg into side control. Snake won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snake is looking to reverse the position.
Stephens moves into full mount!
We've been hearing good reports from Stephens's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Snake is trying to escape the mount.
Stephens misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1#
Snake has given up his back here. Will Stephens look for the submission or keep pounding away?
#SUB#
Stephens is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Snake taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Stephens.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ryder Stephens! |
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Event:
VFC 3 Saturday Slaughter
Date: Jan 08, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Stephens closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mozzi's guard.
Stephens postures up in Mozzi's guard and throws a big left but Mozzi blocks it.
Mozzi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mozzi looking to control.
Mozzi keeping full guard, as Stephens tries to pass.
Stephens postures up in Mozzi's guard and throws a big left but Mozzi blocks it.
Stephens is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Stephens throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephens looking to pass the guard.
Mozzi is trying to keep Stephens in close.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Stephens advances position into side control!
Stephens is looking to take a break and control but Mozzi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mozzi is looking for a sweep.
Stephens throwing shots but missing, from side control. #SUB#
Stephens thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Stephens tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mozzi's legs.
Stephens takes a little break here. Mozzi wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T2#
Stephens tries to advance to mount but can't.
Mozzi is trying to improve his position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB#
Stephens goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mozzi rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Stephens's guard! Nice work there by Mozzi!
Stephens keeping full guard, as Mozzi tries to pass.
Mozzi wants to control from the top but Stephens keeps moving. #T3##SUB#
Stephens looking for a triangle here. Mozzi is fighting it but it looks tight! Stephens pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Mozzi is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ryder Stephens! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Killer throws out a powerful jab.
Killer lands the left hand.
Killer slaps away a takedown attempt from Stephens, before circling back to the center of the mat.#KD2#
Killer feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Stephens sprawling to the canvas! Stephens rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Killer finish him?!
#ROC2#Stephens is rocked!
Buzz Killer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Killer lands with a good body shot.
Oh Stephens is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Killer stuffs the takedown.
Stephens seems to have got his legs back now.
Killer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Killer wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryder Stephens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Killer throws a monster overhand right that drops Stephens! Killer follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buzz Killer! |
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