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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Logan Booker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Stephenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tom Stephenson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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245 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Logan Booker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tom Stephenson!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stephenson moves into the clinch.
Stephenson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stephenson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Booker is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Stephenson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Booker's efforts to push away.
Stephenson manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephenson darts in looking for a takedown but Booker gets double underhooks and turns Stephenson into the cage.
Booker shoots in looking for a takedown. Stephenson tries to sprawl out of it but Booker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stephenson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stephenson has a takedown stuffed.
Logan Booker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Stephenson.
Booker shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Booker showed some decent athleticism there.
Stephenson has one foot on Booker's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Stephenson shoots for a double leg takedown but Booker sprawls well. He's pushed Stephenson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Booker appears to be looking for a big counter.
Stephenson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Booker tries to clinch up but Stephenson circles away and keeps his distance.
Stephenson shapes to counter with a head kick.
Stephenson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stephenson stalling against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Booker goes for a takedown attempt but Stephenson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Booker misses with a takedown
and Stephenson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Booker thinking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stephenson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Booker really is a fat lump.
Stephenson wants to get back to striking at distance but Booker won't allow it.
Booker manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Booker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stephenson stays in close to Booker's body and controls the position.
Stephenson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Booker trying to control the position.
Stephenson pushes down on Booker's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Stephenson in particular looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stephenson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Stephenson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Stephenson lands a big shot there that rocks Booker but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Booker is just holding on here. Stephenson manages to take his back.
Stephenson is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Booker tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Stephenson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Stephenson takes the fight into the clinch.
Booker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Booker stuffs the takedown.
Stephenson gets tackled into the cage by Booker. Booker maintains the clinch.
Stephenson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Booker wants a takedown but no success here.
Stephenson has Booker pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Stephenson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Booker tumbling to the mat - Stephenson dives into Booker's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Booker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Booker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stephenson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Booker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stephenson is aware though and is defending well.
Tom Stephenson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stephenson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Booker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Booker wants it to stay on the feet.
Stephenson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Booker backs up against the cage.
It looks like Logan Booker has been cut.
Stephenson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Booker clinches with his opponent.
Stephenson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Booker after a bit of a struggle.
Logan Booker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Stephenson.
Booker keeps control of Stephenson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stephenson manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Booker wants to stand but Stephenson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Stephenson pulls Booker in close to prevent any damage.
Booker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Booker wants to control from the top but Stephenson keeps moving.
Stephenson is working an open guard so Booker takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Booker rushes Stephenson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Booker jumps guard but Stephenson stands there with Booker around his waist. Booker gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Stephenson slows down the pace here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stephenson tries to score a body lock takedown but Booker shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Booker is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Stephenson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Booker lands a hook that snaps the head of Stephenson backwards.
Stephenson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Booker has Stephenson pressed against the cage, preventing Stephenson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stephenson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Stephenson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stephenson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Booker jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stephenson walks away with a smile on his face. Booker gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Stephenson fails with a takedown attempt.
Booker throws a big counter combination but Stephenson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Stephenson throws a right hand that Booker ducks under and follows up with a left that Booker also avoids with ease.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fight stays on the outside here - Booker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stephenson pushes Booker up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Stephenson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Logan Booker's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Stephenson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Booker wants to clinch up but Stephenson keeps it at a distance.
Booker gets tackled into the cage by Stephenson. Stephenson maintains the clinch.
Stephenson tries to pull guard but Booker won't allow it.
Booker prevents Stephenson from breaking the clinch.
Stephenson gets control of Booker's arms and successfully pulls guard. Stephenson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Stephenson keeping moving, preventing Booker from controlling successfully.
Stephenson looking for a sweep. Not yet Stephenson, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Booker has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Stephenson is proving hard to escape from.
Stephenson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stephenson looking to control.
Booker wants to control from the top but Stephenson keeps moving.
Booker has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Stephenson is proving hard to escape from.
Stephenson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Booker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stephenson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Booker is aware though and is defending well.
Stephenson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Booker wants to control from the top but Stephenson keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Booker tries to clinch there but Stephenson circles away.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Stephenson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Booker shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Stephenson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Stephenson tries to clinch there but Booker circles away.
Booker gets a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stephenson is leaning against Booker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Booker is trying to pull guard but Stephenson has him pressed against the cage.
Stephenson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Booker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stephenson smiles and moves away.
Stephenson has a takedown stuffed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stephenson darts in looking for a takedown but Booker gets double underhooks and turns Stephenson into the cage.
Logan Booker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Stephenson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stephenson shoots in and drives through. Booker sprawls well.
Stephenson gets a clinch.
Stephenson tries to break the clinch but Booker is controlling the position.
Stephenson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Booker works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Booker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Booker thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stephenson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Stephenson has momentary wrist control but Booker slips an elbow through the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stephenson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Booker.
Booker stands up and waves to Stephenson to follow him.
Booker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stephenson, pushing him back against the cage.
Booker is looking for a takedown.
Stephenson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stephenson can't get the takedown.
Logan Booker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tom Stephenson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stephenson stops a takedown attempt from Booker.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tom Stephenson.
Well Stephenson 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 Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Stephenson!
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