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Event:
C69: McNasty vs. Gee
Date: Oct 23, 2021 |
#R1# Stevenson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Navarro checks it well. It looked like Navarro was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Stevenson. Stevenson throws the left hand but Navarro avoids the punch easily. It looked like Navarro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. A swing and a miss from Stevenson. Stevenson scores with a nice head shot. Stevenson misses with a left hand and Navarro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Adonis Stevenson has been cut. Navarro gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Stevenson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Navarro moves out of range and avoids them all easily. It looked like Navarro was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Navarro punishes Stevenson's body with a nice straight punch. Stevenson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Navarro in his tracks. Navarro slips under a jab from Stevenson. Navarro throwing a counter right hand but Stevenson manages to avoid it. Navarro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Stevenson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Stevenson loads up on a big right hand but Navarro slips the punch. Navarro thinks about countering with a head kick. Stevenson scores with a punch to the head. Navarro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1# Stevenson throws a leg kick and Navarro counters with a stiff right hand. Navarro stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stevenson. A punch lands to the side of Navarro 's head but he takes it in his stride. Stevenson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Navarro throwing a counter right hand but Stevenson manages to avoid it. Navarro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stevenson. A quick step to the side and Navarro tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Stevenson throws an overhand right that lands on Navarro's shoulder, as Navarro tries to avoid the shot. Stevenson swings and misses with a shot to the body and Navarro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Stevenson cracks Navarro with a right hand to the side of the head. Stevenson cracks Navarro with a right hand to the side of the head.#ROC2#Navarro is rocked! Navarro misses with a looping right. Stevenson slips a jab from Navarro. A big left from Stevenson misses. #T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Navarro takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stevenson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Oh Navarro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Stevenson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Stevenson jabbing away but nothing is landing. Navarro throwing a counter right hand but Stevenson manages to avoid it. Stevenson avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Navarro seems to have got his legs back now. Stevenson throws a low kick but Navarro avoids it. Navarro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Stevenson tries to bum rush Navarro with a series of wild strikes but Navarro uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Adonis Stevenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nice uppercut lands for Stevenson. That snapped Navarro's head back.
Stevenson misses with a body punch
and Navarro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Stevenson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Navarro looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. Stevenson thows a left - swing and a miss! Navarro throws a big counter combination but Stevenson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Stevenson scoring well with a low kick there.
Navarro ducks under a wild hook from Stevenson. Navarro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3# Stevenson with the inside leg kick. A jab from Navarro misses. Stevenson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Navarro doesn't seem bothered though. Navarro slips a straight right by Stevenson. Navarro slips under a jab from Stevenson. It looked like Navarro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. A swing and a miss from Stevenson. It looked like Navarro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Stevenson cracks Navarro with a good jab. Navarro misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Stevenson misses its intended target. Navarro throwing a counter right hand but Stevenson manages to avoid it. Stevenson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Navarro had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush. Navarro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stevenson. Navarro is looking for a counter combo. Navarro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stevenson. Navarro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4# Stevenson throws a leg kick but Navarro sees it coming and moves out of range. A nice leg kick from Stevenson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Navarro takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Navarro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stevenson finds it's way round the side to connect with Navarro's head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Stevenson's corner calls for a 1-2. Stevenson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Stevenson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Navarro counters with a straight right hand. Navarro is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Stevenson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Navarro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Stevenson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Navarro under the eye. Navarro checks a leg kick nicely. An attempted straight right counter from Navarro misses the target. Stevenson throws a right and a left that both miss. A counter left hand to the body from Navarro misses its target. Navarro throws a head kick but Stevenson moves out of range.
Stevenson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A quick step to the side and Navarro tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adonis Stevenson dominated that round. The cut man is working on Adonis Stevenson's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Navarro ducks under a wild hook from Stevenson. Navarro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Navarro blocks a jab. Navarro appears to be looking for a big counter. Stevenson misses the shot to the body. This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Navarro might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. A solid leg kick lands there for Stevenson.
Navarro is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Navarro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Stevenson looks to land a right hand but Navarro moved out of range. Stevenson misses with a left hand and Navarro counters with a nice uppercut. Navarro has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Stevenson. Navarro takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stevenson scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Stevenson thumps Navarro with a low kick. A lazy left from Stevenson finds 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! Stevenson lands with a hook. Navarro tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T1# Stevenson darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Stevenson throws an off balance right hand
and Navarro counters with a lovely straight right hand! Stevenson throws a lazy right hand but Navarro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Stevenson feints a jab promting Navarro to slip. Stevenson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Navarro slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Stevenson looks to land a combination but Navarro avoids it well. Stevenson misses with a hook
#KD# and Navarro counters with a left hand that sends Stevenson to the canvas! #ROC#Stevenson is rocked! 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! Stevenson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Navarro is one step ahead there. Navarro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stevenson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2# Navarro wants to control from the top but Stevenson keeps moving. Navarro wants to pass the guard but Stevenson is keeping the position. Navarro wants to control from the top but Stevenson keeps moving. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Navarro is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Stevenson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Stevenson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3# Stevenson throws a right hand that misses
and Navarro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Navarro misses with an uppercut. Stevenson misses with a hook
and Navarro counters with a straight right hand. Navarro takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Navarro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Navarro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stevenson. As Stevenson looks to move away, Navarro throws a big counter combo but Stevenson just gets out of the way. Navarro takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stevenson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Navarro. Adonis Stevenson seems to be getting the better of the standup. Nice defenses there by Navarro. Navarro dodges the punch combination from Stevenson.
Navarro throwing a counter right hand but Stevenson manages to avoid it. Stevenson throws a sloppy head kick and Navarro moves out of range easily. Navarro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4# Navarro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stevenson. Stevenson misses with a double jab.
Navarro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stevenson. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Stevenson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Stevenson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Navarro checks it well. Stevenson throws a lazy uppercut
#KD# and Navarro counters with a big uppercut that knocks Stevenson off his feet! Navarro dives into side control looking to finish! Stevenson is still in real trouble! Can Navarro finish him? Stevenson tries to buck Navarro off but Navarro is having none of it.#SU# Navarro decides to stand up, so the ref orders Stevenson to his feet. Navarro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stevenson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Stevenson is breathing heavily. Stevenson throws a hook to the side of Navarro's head but Navarro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Navarro looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. Navarro fakes the body blow, causing Stevenson to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Stevenson goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gideon Navarro! Gideon Navarro spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
C66: McNasty vs. Muller
Date: Oct 02, 2021 |
#R1# A slapping leg kick lands for Stevenson.
Darko cracks Stevenson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Darko smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Stevenson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Stevenson misses with a left hand and Darko counters with a straight right hand. Good work by Darko as he checks the leg kick. Darko pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Stevenson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Stevenson misses with a hook. Darko scores with a decent looking hook. Darko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stevenson. Darko appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Stevenson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Darko appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. This has been an exciting period of action! Darko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Stevenson misses the target. Darko is looking to counter punch. Stevenson misses with a left hand and Darko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1# Stevenson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Darko sees it coming and avoids it easily. Stevenson thows a left - swing and a miss! Stevenson loads up on a big right hand but Darko slips the punch. Darko jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Darko looks to land a left hand but Stevenson moved out of range nicely. Darko takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Stevenson throws a shot from downtown. Darko moves away and avoids it. Darko was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Darko throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Stevenson throws a lazy uppercut
and Darko counters with a nice low kick that buckles Stevenson's knee momentarily. Stevenson throws a leg kick but Darko moved away. Stevenson looks to throw the jab but Darko is out of range. Stevenson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Stevenson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Darko manages to avoid it. Darko fires out a quick counter leg kick but Stevenson just manages to avoid it. A nice inside leg kick there by Stevenson. That's going to slow Darko down. #T2# Stevenson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Darko throwing a counter right hand but Stevenson manages to avoid it. Adonis Stevenson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Darko slips a jab from Stevenson. Stevenson looks to land a right hand but Darko moved out of range. Stevenson tried to score with a low kick but Darko checks it. Stevenson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Stevenson misses with an uppercut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Stevenson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Darko. Darko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stevenson.
A jab from Stevenson does it's job there. Stevenson takes a swing at Darko's ribcage but misses. A solid leg kick lands there for Stevenson.
Stevenson lands the left hand. A head kick misses from Darko. A slapping leg kick lands for Stevenson.
#T3# Darko dodges the punch combination from Stevenson.
Adonis Stevenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Stevenson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Darko is looking to counter the offense by Stevenson and move into the clinch. Stevenson misses with an uppercut. Stevenson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Darko. Darko throwing a counter right hand but Stevenson manages to avoid it. Stevenson scores with a jab to the body. Stevenson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Stevenson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stevenson.
Stevenson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Darko counters with a nice uppercut. Darko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Darko changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Stevenson cracks Darko with an open hand slap.#T4# Stevenson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Darko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Stevenson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Darko feinted there with a counter leg kick. Darko defending well as Stevenson loads up on a big left hand. Darko fakes the leg kick and cracks Stevenson in the body. Darko staying out of range there. A decent looking cross lands there for Darko. A shot to the body from Stevenson misses and Darko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Stevenson misses with a right hand and Darko counters with an inside leg kick. Stevenson throws an ugly left hook that misses
#KD# and Darko counters with a big uppercut that knocks Stevenson off his feet! Darko dives into side control looking to finish!#ROC#Stevenson is rocked! Stevenson looks winded!#SUB# Darko goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Stevenson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Darko but great work by Stevenson. Stevenson is still in real trouble! Can Darko finish him? The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Darko tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Stevenson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Darko is trying to control Stevenson's posture but Stevenson avoids it. Stevenson seems to have recovered his senses. Stevenson in the domination position with Darko hanging on. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Adonis Stevenson will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Darko needs to keep his hands up - Stevenson had a free shot at his head there. Stevenson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. A telegraphed right hand from Stevenson misses the target. Stevenson wants to land a leg kick but Darko is out of range. Stevenson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Darko circles away quickly and effectively. Stevenson throws a leg kick and Darko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Stevenson throws a right hand that misses
and Darko counters with a straight right hand. Stevenson scores with a jab. Darko acknowledges it with a nod of the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stevenson dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Stevenson thows a left - swing and a miss! Darko changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Stevenson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Stevenson missing with a left hand there. Darko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1# Stevenson throws a jab but it's blocked by Darko. Stevenson tests Darko's chin there with a solid looking shot. Stevenson has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Stevenson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Darko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Stevenson sizes up Darko with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Darko takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stevenson connects with a nice looking jab.
Stevenson lands with a hook. Darko tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Stevenson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Darko in his tracks. Stevenson looks to throw the jab but Darko is out of range. An attempted straight right counter from Darko misses the target. Stevenson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Darko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That kick from Stevenson tenderised Darko's leg. Darko is trying to keep his angry face on. Some bone on bone action there as Darko checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T2# Stevenson avoids the body shot from Darko.
Stevenson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Darko slips a jab from Stevenson. Darko went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Stevenson throws a right hand that misses
and Darko counters with a straight right hand. Stevenson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stevenson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Stevenson sizes up Darko with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Stevenson cracks Darko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Darko checks the leg kick nicely there.
Darko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stevenson. Darko is looking to counter punch. Stevenson misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Darko misses the target. A nice leg kick lands there from Stevenson. Stevenson misses with a combination
and Darko counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #T3# Stevenson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#KD# and Darko counters with a right hand that sends Stevenson tumbling to the canvas! Can Darko finish him? He dives into Stevenson's guard looking to do just that! Darko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stevenson is keeping the position for now. #SUB# Darko thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Stevenson keeping moving, preventing Darko from controlling successfully. Stevenson wants to sweep but no luck. Stevenson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4# Stevenson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Darko manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Stevenson won't allow Darko to sweep him here. #SUB# Darko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Darko looking to control.
Darko controlling the position.#SUB# Darko has his foot on Stevenson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stevenson works his way back into a safe position though. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adonis Stevenson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3# Darko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Darko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stevenson. Darko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stevenson. Stevenson connects with a right hand. Darko shakes it off. Stevenson misses with a hook. Darko ducked under it nicely. Darko is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Stevenson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Darko counters with a nice kick to the body. Stevenson throws a hook but Darko blocks it. Darko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Darko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stevenson throws out the jab. Darko throws a body punch but Stevenson moves out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stevenson connects with a crisp jab. Stevenson misses with an uppercut. Darko saw that one coming. Stevenson misses with a low kick as Darko jumps back. Stevenson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T1# Darko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. The fighters circling - Stevenson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Darko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stevenson.
Darko throws a quick counter kick to the body but Stevenson avoids it. Stevenson misses with an uppercut
and Darko counters with a slapping leg kick. Stevenson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Darko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stevenson throws out the jab. Stevenson tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick by Stevenson misses and Darko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Darko looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Stevenson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Darko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Stevenson throws a right hand that misses
and Darko counters with a huge left! Stevenson is in big trouble! He's backing up but Darko isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Stevenson from any more damage. A dominating finish by Darko!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vlad Darko! Vlad Darko really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Conviction logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
C64: Muller vs. Alyoshin
Date: Sep 25, 2021 |
#R1# Rai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stevenson. Rai throws a head kick that misses. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rai. Rai changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stevenson tries to avoid it but Rai manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stevenson to the ground. Stevenson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Stevenson looks to land a left hand but Rai moved out of range nicely. Stevenson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rai moves away. Stevenson connects with a solid leg kick. Rai slips under a jab from Stevenson. Rai wants to clinch. Stevenson misses with a leg kick. Rai looks like he wants to counter punch here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stevenson misses with an uppercut. Rai throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rai checks a low kick from Stevenson.#CL2# Rai clinches up with Stevenson and pushes him back against the cage. Stevenson wants to get back to striking at distance but Rai won't allow it.
Rai tries for a takedown but Stevenson manages to get underhooks.
#T1# Rai holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC2# Rai breaks the clinch.
Stevenson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rai. Adonis Stevenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zenzo Rai. Stevenson throws a hook but Rai blocks it. Rai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. And Rai tries to counter it with a takedown but Stevenson pushes his down on his head and steps out. Rai closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stevenson circles away. Rai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stevenson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Stevenson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rai. Rai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stevenson paws at him with a jab and circles away. Stevenson looks to score with a jab to the body but Rai is just out of range. Stevenson misses with an uppercut. A lazy body kick from Stevenson and Rai counters with a nice body shot. Stevenson looks to throw the jab but Rai is out of range. Stevenson throws a shot from downtown. Rai moves away and avoids it. Stevenson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rai.#T2# Stevenson connects with a right hand. Rai shakes it off. Stevenson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Rai throws a right hand that Stevenson ducks under and follows up with a left that Stevenson also avoids with ease. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Rai dodges the punch combination from Stevenson.
Rai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stevenson. Stevenson throws a jab when Rai was well out of range. Stevenson throws a shot from downtown. Rai moves away and avoids it. Rai fails with a takedown attempt. Stevenson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Rai shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Stevenson misses with an uppercut. #CL2# Rai darts in and clinches Stevenson up against the cage.#T3##BC# Stevenson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stevenson cracks Rai with a good jab. Rai throws a head kick but Stevenson moves out of range.
Rai has a takedown stuffed. Stevenson blocks a head kick by Rai.
Rai wants to clinch up but Stevenson keeps it at a distance. Stevenson throws a nice looking combination but Rai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Rai is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL2# Rai clinches. #BC# Stevenson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Rai darts in and clinches Stevenson up against the cage. A short left from Stevenson. Stevenson lands a right hand. Rai is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stevenson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. I was talking to Stevenson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Stevenson working some nice short punches in the clinch. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2# Rai breaks the clinch.
#T4# Stevenson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rai. Good leg kick by Rai. Rai closes the distance and clinches up with Stevenson, looking for a takedown. Rai pushes Stevenson against the cage but Stevenson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Stevenson scores with a three punch combo!
#CUT#It looks like Zenzo Rai has been cut. A jab from Stevenson misses. Rai slips a jab from Stevenson. Stevenson misses with a low kick as Rai jumps back. Rai tries to clinch but Stevenson is having none of it. Stevenson lands a head shot. Stevenson misses with a looping right. Rai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stevenson. Stevenson dips to his left and cracks Rai with an uppercut!#CL2# Stevenson tries to keep at a distance but Rai has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2# Rai manages to break the clinch.
Stevenson throws an off balance right hand
#CL2# and Rai counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rai. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adonis Stevenson dominated that round. The cut man is working on Zenzo Rai's cut. 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# Stevenson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rai. Stevenson looks to throw the jab but Rai is out of range. Stevenson lands a brutal head kick. Rai looks out on his feet and Stevenson throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Adonis Stevenson! Adonis Stevenson managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Fenrir Fightgear - Anno 2013, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
C59: Garcia vs. Larkin
Date: Aug 28, 2021 |
#R1# Stevenson lands with a nice combination. Choo backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#It looks like Mew Choo has been cut. Choo tries to clinch there but Stevenson circles away.
Stevenson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Choo lands with a shot to the body. Choo digs a good body shot into Stevenson's ribs. Stevenson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Choo misses with a body punch
and Stevenson counters with an inside leg kick. Choo lands a nice shot to the body.
Stevenson misses with a hook. Choo ducked under it nicely. A head kick misses from Stevenson. Stevenson walks into a jab. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Choo throws a nice looking combination but Stevenson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Stevenson misses with a looping right. Choo is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Stevenson. Nice body punch from Choo. Nice defenses there by Stevenson. Stevenson connects with a looping right hand.
Stevenson misses with a body shot.
Stevenson misses with a hook. Choo ducked under it nicely. Stevenson throws a leg kick but Choo sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T1# Choo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Stevenson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Choo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Choo looks to land a right hand but Stevenson moved out of range. A jab from Choo does it's job there. Stevenson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Choo throws an off balance right hand
and Stevenson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Choo wants to clinch up but Stevenson keeps it at a distance. Choo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stevenson paws at him with a jab and circles away. Stevenson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Choo to score with a decent uppercut. Choo takes a swing at Stevenson's ribcage but misses. Jab by Stevenson. Stevenson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Choo on the side of the head. Stevenson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A looping hook to the body misses from Choo. Stevenson does a little dance to reset his feet. Choo looks to score with a jab to the body but Stevenson is just out of range. Choo is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight. Choo throws a series of punches but Stevenson moves out of range. Stevenson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Choo. That did some damage!#T2# Stevenson lands with a nice body punch. Stevenson misses with a straight left. Stevenson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Choo. Choo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Choo misses with a straight right. A looping hook to the body misses from Choo. Stevenson does a little dance to reset his feet. As Choo backs off Stevenson throws a huge counter combo but Choo manages to avoid it all. Choo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Stevenson just misses with a punch to the body.
Stevenson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Stevenson misses with a kick to the body.
Choo wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Stevenson lands a right hook to the body.
Choo ducks under a wild hook from Stevenson. Choo tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Stevenson manages to circle out of the way. Choo lands with a right hand. Stevenson misses with a body kick. Stevenson throws a sloppy head kick and Choo moves out of range easily. Stevenson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Choo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stevenson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3# Stevenson keeps the fight on the outside. Choo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Stevenson slips under a jab from Choo. Stevenson lands a jab to the nose. Choo moves out of range of the body kick from Stevenson.
Choo looks to clinch and Stevenson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Choo really felt that one! Choo moves out of range as Stevenson strikes. Choo is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Stevenson. A slow jab from Choo misses its intended target. Stevenson tries to land a front kick but Choo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL# Stevenson tries to keep at a distance but Choo has taken the fight into the clinch. Choo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD# Choo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB# Choo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stevenson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB# Choo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stevenson defends well.#T4# Stevenson showing good wrestling skills to control the position. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adonis Stevenson dominated that round. The cut man is working on Mew Choo's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Choo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stevenson. Choo tries to counter by clinching up but Stevenson breaks away and moves out of range. Stevenson ducks right into an uppercut from Choo. Choo cracks Stevenson with a right hand to the side of the head. Stevenson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Choo. Stevenson goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Stevenson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Choo throws out a loose jab but Stevenson uses good head movement to avoid it. Choo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Choo throws a looping overhand right but Stevenson ducks down to avoid it. Choo throws a body shot but no joy. Stevenson has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Choo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stevenson throws a right hand that misses
#CL# and Choo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. 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!#TD# Choo jumps guard and drags Stevenson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Stevenson 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. Stevenson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1# We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB# Choo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stevenson pushing down on Choo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Choo trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Stevenson manages to pass to mount!
Stevenson controlling the pace for now. Choo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Stevenson controlling the pace for now. #T3# Let's hope that Stevenson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. Choo wants to hold on but Stevenson pushes him away. Choo is trying desperately to improve position.#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Stevenson content just to control the position here. Choo regains half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Stevenson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Choo works his way to full guard. Good work. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Adonis Stevenson will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Mew Choo's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3# Stevenson scores with a leg kick.
Choo tries to clinch up but Stevenson circles away and keeps his distance.#CL# Choo instigates a clinch. Stevenson lands a right hand. Come on Choo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Choo jumps guard but Stevenson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Choo tries to pull guard but Stevenson holds him up against the cage and eventually Choo drops back down to his feet.
#BC2# Stevenson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stevenson looks to score with a jab to the body but Choo is just out of range. Choo throws a big shot that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Choo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stevenson doesn't seem bothered though. Choo misses with a straight left. Jab, jab by Choo - just one landing. Stevenson loads up on a big right hand but Choo slips the punch.#CL# Choo has closed the distance and engaged Stevenson in a clinch.
#BC2# Stevenson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1# Choo avoids the body shot from Stevenson.
Stevenson keeps the fight on the outside. Stevenson lands a nice hook to Choo's body. Choo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Stevenson looks to throw the jab but Choo is out of range. Stevenson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Choo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Stevenson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Choo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Stevenson scores with a hook to the body. Choo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Choo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Choo there as he acknowledges the shot. Choo misses with an uppercut. Stevenson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Choo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Stevenson lands the left hand. Stevenson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Stevenson misses with a hook. Choo ducked under it nicely. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Stevenson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Choo. Choo connects with a right hand. Stevenson shakes it off.#T2# Stevenson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Choo.
Choo thows a left - swing and a miss! Stevenson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Choo throws an off balance right hand
and Stevenson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. A big right from Stevenson misses. Choo pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Stevenson lands a jab to the nose. Stevenson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Choo throws a nice looking combination but Stevenson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Stevenson scores with a leg kick.
Stevenson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Stevenson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Choo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Stevenson counters with a head kick. That will keep Choo thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Stevenson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2# Stevenson moves into range and clinches up with Choo. Choo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mew Choo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3# Stevenson tries to work over Choo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD# Choo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Choo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Choo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Stevenson controls the pace. Choo is trying to hold Stevenson in close to prevent damage but Stevenson has managed to pass into half guard.
Adonis Stevenson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Stevenson tries to stand but can't do so whilst Choo controls his leg. Stevenson wants to free his trapped foot but Choo is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4##SUB# Choo actively working from the bottom here. Mew Choo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB# Choo actively working from the bottom here. Choo throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Stevenson manages to pass to side control. Adonis Stevenson has got the better of the ground game so far. Choo is letting Stevenson control him for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight! Adonis Stevenson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Stevenson 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30 Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adonis Stevenson! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Adonis Stevenson made sure he mentioned Fenrir Fightgear - Anno 2013, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
C55: Garcia vs. Marinov
Date: Aug 07, 2021 |
#R1# Rai blocks a low kick nicely. Stevenson throws a lazy right hand but Rai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Stevenson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Rai lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Rai throws a quick inside leg kick. Stevenson loads up on a big right hand but Rai slips the punch. Stevenson looks to score with a jab to the body but Rai is just out of range. Stevenson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stevenson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. A big right from Stevenson misses. Stevenson throws a shot from downtown. Rai moves away and avoids it. Rai misses with a leg kick and Stevenson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Rai tries a head kick but it misses.
Rai throws a combination that misses and Stevenson counters with a body kick. Left hook, right uppercut from Rai. 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! Rai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stevenson's sensitive parts. Rai just misses with a punch to the body.
Rai attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Rai misses with a leg kick letting Stevenson counter with a right hand. A solid leg kick lands there for Rai.
Stevenson thows a left - swing and a miss! Stevenson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1# An inside leg kick from Rai misses. Stevenson lands with a shot to the body. Stevenson is looking to land body kicks. Rai attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. An attempted straight right counter from Stevenson misses the target. Stevenson lands a body shot.
Stevenson punishes Rai's body with a nice straight punch. Stevenson just misses with a punch to the body.
Rai throws a leg kick but Stevenson checks it. Stevenson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Stevenson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stevenson misses with an uppercut. Zenzo Rai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A clash of legs there as Rai blocks the low kick. Rai thows a left - swing and a miss! Rai avoids a kick to the body.
Rai tries a quick counter leg kick but Stevenson is wise to it. Stevenson throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Rai takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Rai tried to score with a low kick but Stevenson checks it. A big left from Rai misses. #T2# Rai moves into range and connects with a jab. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Stevenson clobbers Rai with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Stevenson jabbing away but nothing is landing. Stevenson missing with a left hand there. Rai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Rai tried to score with a low kick but Stevenson checks it. Rai connects with a leg kick. Rai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stevenson.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rai. Stevenson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Stevenson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rai misses with a low kick. Rai throws a leg kick but Stevenson sees it coming and checks it nicely. Rai connects with a nice looking jab.
Rai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Stevenson throws a hook but Rai avoids it easily. Rai flicks out a counter leg kick but Stevenson steps away. A slapping leg kick lands for Rai.
Rai goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Stevenson misses with a two punch combination.
A low kick lands for Rai.
#T3# Stevenson misses with a straight right. Stevenson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Stevenson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stevenson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rai is out of range. Rai connects with a solid leg kick. Stevenson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rai fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stevenson. Stevenson misses with a body shot
and Rai counters with a nice leg kick. Stevenson ducks under a wild hook from Rai. Stevenson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. A jab from Stevenson misses. Stevenson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Stevenson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Rai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A slow jab from Rai misses its intended 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! Stevenson checks a leg kick nicely. Stevenson thinks about countering with a head kick. Rai throws a head kick but Stevenson moves out of range.
Rai scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Stevenson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rai checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T4# Rai tries to score with a low kick but Stevenson moves his leg out of the way. Rai throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Stevenson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stevenson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Rai throws a hook but Stevenson blocks it. Rai blocks a head kick by Stevenson.
Stevenson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rai. Rai misses with a hook. Stevenson ducked under it nicely. Stevenson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stevenson blocks a leg kick. Stevenson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Stevenson thows a left - swing and a miss! Rai throws a lazy right hand but Stevenson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Stevenson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Stevenson throws a right and a left that both miss. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Rai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Rai thows a leg kick but Stevenson checks it enabling Stevenson to counter with a crisp jab. Rai scores with a leg kick.
Stevenson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rai manages to avoid it. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zenzo Rai will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Rai tries to land a leg kick but Stevenson saw it coming and moves away.
Rai fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stevenson is out of range. Stevenson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rai misses with a left hand and Stevenson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Stevenson thuds his right hand into Rai's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Rai misses with a low kick. Stevenson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Rai attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Stevenson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Rai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rai appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Zenzo Rai seems to be getting the better of the standup. Stevenson slips a jab and a cross from Rai.
Rai tries a low kick but Stevenson avoids it. Stevenson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Stevenson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stevenson misses with a wild body shot. Rai throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Stevenson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stevenson misses with a straight right. Rai displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Stevenson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1# A looping hook to the body misses from Stevenson. Rai does a little dance to reset his feet. Stevenson thows a leg kick but Rai checks it and Stevenson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Stevenson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rai connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stevenson scrambles back to his feet. Stevenson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Stevenson blocks a jab. It appears Stevenson was looking to counter with a kick there. Stevenson looks for the body kick but Rai saw that one coming. A nice inside leg kick there by Rai. That's going to slow Stevenson down. Rai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stevenson.
Stevenson backing away here, and Rai unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Rai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rai lunges at Stevenson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stevenson's hand. Rai connects with an inside leg kick. A slapping leg kick lands for Rai.
Stevenson misses with a double jab
and Rai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Stevenson misses with a head kick.
Rai scores with a slapping inside leg kick. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Stevenson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rais jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Stevenson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stevenson there as he acknowledges the shot. Stevenson defending well as Rai loads up on a big left hand. #T2# Stevenson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Stevenson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rai. Rai looks like he wants to counter punch here. An inside leg kick lands from Rai. Rai takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rai lands an overhand right. Rai throws a low kick but Stevenson moves out of range easily. Stevenson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Rai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice jab there from Rai. Rai throws a leg kick but Stevenson moved away. A solid leg kick lands there for Rai.
Rai throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Stevenson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Stevenson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Rai throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stevenson. Stevenson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rai. Stevenson catches Rai with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Stevenson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rai checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Rai on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T3# Stevenson throws a low kick but Rai avoids it. Stevenson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Rai throws a jab when Stevenson was well out of range. Stevenson on the wrong end of a nice hook. Rai avoids the head kick by Stevenson.
Stevenson tries to move into range but Rai moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Rai throws a head kick that misses. Rai fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stevenson. Rai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Rai misses with a body kick. Stevenson just misses with a punch to the body.
Rai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stevenson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rai jabs at Stevenson's body. Stevenson takes a swing at Rai's ribcage but misses. A chopping leg kick lands by Rai. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Rai lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T4# Stevenson looks to throw the jab but Rai is out of range. Stevenson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. A good leg kick by Rai. Stevenson scores with a jab to the head.
Rai feints and then cracks Stevenson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stevenson down. A punch lands to the side of Rai 's head but he takes it in his stride. Stevenson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stevenson misses with a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rai. That's going to slow Stevenson down. Rai with a nice calf kick. Stevenson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Rai looks like he wants to counter punch here. Stevenson looks for the body kick but Rai saw that one coming. Rai flicks out a counter leg kick but Stevenson steps away. Rai lands a leg kick that knocks Stevenson off balance momentarily. This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Stevenson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Rai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Rai takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rai. Rai misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stevenson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Stevenson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zenzo Rai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Rai walks into a stiff left hand from Stevenson. A looping hook to the body misses from Rai. Stevenson does a little dance to reset his feet. Stevenson looks to land a left hand but Rai moved out of range nicely. Rai is looking for the big counter here. Rai misses with a body kick. Rai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stevenson. Rai scores with a nice right hand.
Rai pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Rai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Stevenson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rai. Stevenson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Rai looks to land a body kick but Stevenson moved away. Stevenson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Rai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. A nice leg kick from Rai, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stevenson slips a jab from Rai. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Rai pivots, looking for a leg kick but Stevenson is out of range and Rai settles back down. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stevenson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rai has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rai and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Rai misses with a straight right. A counter left hand to the body from Stevenson misses its target.#T1# Stevenson avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Stevenson throws a sloppy body shot
and Rai counters with a solid body kick. Stevenson tries to clinch up but Rai circles away and keeps his distance. Stevenson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Stevenson throws a sloppy body shot
and Rai counters with a flying knee. Nice. A big right from Rai misses. Stevenson is looking to counter punch. Rai throws a half hearted mid kick. Stevenson is looking to slow Rai down with leg kicks. Stevenson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rai feints and then cracks Stevenson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stevenson down. Stevenson staying out of range there. Stevenson tried to counter with a leg kick but Rai avoided it. Rai with the inside leg kick. Rai throws a jab but it's blocked by Stevenson. Stevenson misses with an uppercut
letting Rai counter with a right hand. Stevenson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rai. Rai obviously looking to wear him down.
Rai has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Stevenson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rai moves away. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A low kick lands for Rai.
Adonis Stevenson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Rai pivots, looking for a leg kick but Stevenson is out of range and Rai settles back down. Stevenson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stevenson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rai. Rai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. A low kick from Rai is predictable there and Stevenson counters with a stiff right hand. Stevenson misses with a kick to the body.
Rai tries a quick counter leg kick but Stevenson is wise to it. Rai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Stevenson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Rai takes one to the side of the head.
Stevenson misses with a kick to the body and Stevenson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Rai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Rai lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Some bone on bone action there as Rai checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Stevenson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. The fighters circling - Stevenson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Rai checks a leg kick nicely.#T3# Rai takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Stevenson throws a body kick that misses. Rai lands with an uppercut that bounces Stevenson off the cage and back into range. Stevenson throws a sloppy head kick and Rai moves out of range easily. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Rai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stevenson's sensitive parts. Stevenson looks to throw the jab but Rai is out of range. Stevenson connects with the punch. Nice body kick there by Stevenson. Stevenson throws the left hand but Rai avoids the punch easily. Rai thumps Stevenson with a low kick. Rai lands a leg kick that knocks Stevenson off balance momentarily. Stevenson throws a sloppy head kick and Rai counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stevenson thinking. Rai with a nice calf kick. A chopping leg kick lands by Rai. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Stevenson throws a nice head kick!
Rai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stevenson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#T4# A big left from Rai misses. Stevenson misses the jab. Rai connects with the punch. Stevenson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stevenson lands with a good body shot. Rai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stevenson's sensitive parts. Rai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Rai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Rai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stevenson. Stevenson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice cross by Rai. Stevenson tries a low kick but Rai avoids it. Rai takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Stevenson misses with a looping right. Rai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rai.
Stevenson throws a big shot that misses.
And that's the end of the fight! Zenzo Rai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Rai 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30 Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30 Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zenzo Rai! After winning the bout, Zenzo Rai thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
C51: Al Jhit vs. Lermontov
Date: Jul 17, 2021 |
#R1##CL# Stevenson clinches up against the cage. Stevenson is trying to push Norris away but Norris has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC# Stevenson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Norris is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Stevenson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Norris manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Adonis Stevenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Stevenson tries to clinch up. Norris moves into range and connects with a jab. Stevenson tries to clinch up but Norris circles away and keeps his distance. Stevenson darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Stevenson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Norris.#CL# Stevenson closes the distance and clinches. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC# Stevenson breaks from the clinch.
Stevenson checks a leg kick. Stevenson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Stevenson throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL2# and Norris counters by moving into the clinch. #BC# Stevenson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1# Stevenson tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Norris counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Stevenson misses with a hook
enabling Norris to counter with a crisp jab. Stevenson fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've been told by Stevenson's head coaches at Vale Tudo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Stevenson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Norris paws at him with a jab and circles away. Stevenson throws an off balance right hand
and Norris counters with a three punch combo that has Stevenson backing up. Stevenson nods at Norris to acknowledge the strikes. Stevenson throws a body shot but no joy. Stevenson is looking to clinch but Norris is avoiding it.
Stevenson is looking to clinch. Stevenson scores with a kick to the midsection. Stevenson punishes Norris's body with a nice straight punch.#T2# Stevenson tries to clinch but fails miserably and Norris connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL# Stevenson drives through and clinches with Norris against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC# Stevenson manages to break the clinch.
Stevenson wants to clinch. Stevenson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Stevenson misses with a wild body shot. Stevenson shoots in but no luck this time. Norris is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Stevenson with a body shot. Stevenson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T3# Stevenson tries to clinch but Norris moves out of range. As Stevenson backs off Norris throws a huge counter combo but Stevenson manages to avoid it all.#CL# Stevenson moves into the clinch.#BC# Stevenson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Stevenson throws a right hand that Norris ducks under and follows up with a left that Norris also avoids with ease. Norris takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Norris is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Norris lands with a kick to the ribs.
Stevenson tries to clinch up but Norris circles away and keeps his distance. Norris wants to counter with a clinch but Stevenson pushes him away. Stevenson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Norris counters with a series of strikes. Stevenson will be more careful next time no doubt. Stevenson clobbers Norris with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Stevenson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Stevenson throws a low kick but Norris avoids it.#CL# Norris tries to keep at a distance but Stevenson has taken the fight into the clinch.#T4# Stevenson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Stevenson has had enough of the clinch but Norris keeps him there for the moment.#BC# Stevenson breaks the clinch.
Norris ducks right into an uppercut from Stevenson. Stevenson takes a swing at Norris's ribcage but misses. #CL# Stevenson clinches. Norris has Stevenson pressed against the cage, preventing Stevenson from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Stevenson is trying to break free. Norris tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Stevenson is looking to break free of the clinch but Norris has double underhooks. #BC2# Norris manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Adonis Stevenson will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Stevenson looks to clinch and Norris counters with a two punch combo. Norris moves away from the strike by Stevenson. Stevenson misses with a body shot.
Stevenson blocks a low kick nicely. Norris tries a head kick but it misses.
Stevenson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Norris was well out of range. Poor timing from Stevenson. Norris swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stevenson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Norris manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Norris raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stevenson misses the body punch #CL2# and Norris counters by clinching up. Stevenson has had enough of the clinch but Norris keeps him there for the moment. Stevenson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC# Stevenson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chuck Norris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1# Stevenson tries to clinch but Norris is having none of it. Norris is looking for the big counter here. Good leg kick by Stevenson. Stevenson keeps the fight on the outside. Adonis Stevenson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Stevenson tries to clinch up but Norris circles away and keeps his distance. Norris unleashes a big counter combination but Stevenson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Stevenson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Norris circles away from the clinch attempt and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#CL# Stevenson closes the distance and clinches. Stevenson is trying to break the clinch but Norris is controlling him. Stevenson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Stevenson's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2##BC2# Norris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Norris avoids the body shot from Stevenson.
A little jabbing left from Norris on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Stevenson is looking to wear down Norris with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Stevenson closes the distance looking to clinch and Norris counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Stevenson wants to clinch up but Norris keeps it at a distance. Norris avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Norris is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Stevenson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Norris swats him away and circles back towards the center. Norris circles away from the clinch attempt.
Norris takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Norris bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Stevenson tries to clinch there but Norris circles away.
#T3# Stevenson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Norris throws a counter combo. Stevenson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stevenson tries to clinch but Norris is having none of it. Stevenson is looking to clinch but Norris is avoiding it.
Norris pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stevenson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stevenson is looking to clinch but Norris is avoiding it.
Stevenson lands a jab to the head.
Norris uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stevenson. Norris with a nice cross. Norris blocks a jab. Norris lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T4##CL# Stevenson has Norris up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC# Stevenson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Norris takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A big right from Stevenson misses. Norris feints a counter leg kick. Stevenson tries to clinch but Norris is having none of it. As Stevenson backs off Norris throws a huge counter combo but Stevenson manages to avoid it all.#CL# Stevenson moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC# Stevenson manages to break the clinch.
Stevenson lands a head shot. Norris has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Stevenson tries to clinch but Norris moves away and Norris counters with a thumping low kick. Norris misses the shot to the body. Stevenson tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Norris makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Chuck Norris will probably get the nod - 10:9. 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. This is the final round!#R3# Good shot there by Norris. Stevenson punishes Norris's body with a nice straight punch. Norris shoots in but no luck this time. Stevenson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL# Stevenson clinches with his opponent.
#BC# Stevenson breaks the clinch.
Norris on the wrong end of a nice hook. Stevenson wants to clinch and Norris counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Norris moves into the clinch. Stevenson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Norris keeps control of Stevenson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Stevenson wants to get back to striking at distance but Norris won't allow it.
#T1##BC# Stevenson breaks from the clinch.
Stevenson doesn't manage to clinch there - Norris circles away.
Norris shoots in but no luck this time. Chuck Norris seems to be getting the better of the standup. Norris is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stevenson. Good shot there by Stevenson.#CUT#It looks like Chuck Norris has been cut. Stevenson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Norris blocks a jab. Stevenson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD# Excellent takedown into side control there by Stevenson. Norris tries to escape but Stevenson is in control. #T2# Stevenson trying to control the action but Norris is working from the bottom. Stevenson slows the pace down. #SU# Stevenson stands up. #T3# Stevenson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Norris counters with a nice uppercut. Stevenson wants to clinch. Stevenson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Norris paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL# Stevenson gets in close and instigates a clinch. Stevenson tries to break the clinch but Norris is controlling the position. #BC# Stevenson breaks the clinch.
Stevenson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Stevenson lands with a cross. #ROC#Norris is rocked!#T4# Stevenson shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Norris takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Stevenson sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Norris bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adonis Stevenson! Adonis Stevenson gave a mention to Fenrir Fightgear - Anno 2013 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
C45: Umm vs. Kuwabara
Date: Jun 26, 2021 |
#R1# Dagestanskiy keeps the fight on the outside. Dagestanskiy with the counter takedown but Stevenson avoids it easily. Dagestanskiy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stevenson swivels and escapes. Stevenson staying out of range there.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Still in the clinch, Dagestanskiy scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2# Dagestanskiy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Dagestanskiy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Dagestanskiy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Stevenson dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Dagestanskiy throws a series of punches but Stevenson avoids them all with ease. A lazy left from Stevenson finds it's target. Dagestanskiy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stevenson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Stevenson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dagestanskiy in his tracks. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Dagestanskiy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Stevenson darts in trying to clinch and Dagestanskiy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1##CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Stevenson gets underhooks to prevent Dagestanskiy's takedown attempt.
Stevenson presses Dagestanskiy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Dagestanskiy blocking some punches.
Stevenson tries a body shot but Dagestanskiy blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dagestanskiy. Stevenson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Stevenson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Stevenson lands an uppercut. Dagestanskiy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stevenson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Dagestanskiy. A head punch on the inside from Dagestanskiy fails to land. Dagestanskiy swings wildly with an uppercut but Stevenson uses good head movement to avoid it. Stevenson lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2# A short uppercut from Dagestanskiy. Stevenson can't find room to land a body shot as Dagestanskiy controls the action.
Stevenson working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dagestanskiy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Dagestanskiy misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2# Dagestanskiy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab from Stevenson misses. Stevenson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dagestanskiy to score with a decent uppercut. Stevenson jabs Dagestanskiy to the body, keeping him at a distance. Adonis Stevenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# Stevenson has managed to clinch.
Dagestanskiy lands with a right to the head. Dagestanskiy digs a right hand into Stevenson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stevenson's gas tank. Dagestanskiy prevents a body shot from Stevenson. Stevenson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Dagestanskiy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stevenson struggles to land a body shot inside as Dagestanskiy controls his hands.
#T3##BC2# Dagestanskiy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Stevenson throws a jab when Dagestanskiy was well out of range. Dagestanskiy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Stevenson misses with a left hand and Stevenson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Dagestanskiy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No joy there for Dagestanskiy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dagestanskiy misses with a straight left. #TD2# Stevenson gets caught flat footed, as Dagestanskiy shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Stevenson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Dagestanskiy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dagestanskiy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Dagestanskiy trying to control but Stevenson is working from the bottom. Dagestanskiy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4# Dagestanskiy throws an elbow that misses. Stevenson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dagestanskiy's guard. Nice move by Stevenson!#REVR# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Dagestanskiy throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #SUB2# Stevenson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stevenson controls the pace of the fight for a moment. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Dagestanskiy keeping moving, preventing Stevenson from controlling successfully. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Khaba Dagestanskiy will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Dagestanskiy swats away the attempt to clinch by Stevenson. Stevenson misses with an uppercut. Dagestanskiy saw that one coming. Dagestanskiy misses with a straight right. Stevenson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dagestanskiy swats him away and circles back towards the center. Stevenson scores with a nice right hand.
Khaba Dagestanskiy seems to be getting the better of the standup. Dagestanskiy takes a shot right to the bread basket. Stevenson throws a lazy uppercut
and Dagestanskiy counters with a straight right hand. Dagestanskiy tries to clinch up. Stevenson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Stevenson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dagestanskiy. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stevenson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dagestanskiy to score with a decent uppercut. Dagestanskiy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Stevenson takes a body punch but keeps moving. 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! Stevenson tries to clinch but Dagestanskiy moves out of range. Dagestanskiy looks to land a combination. Stevenson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Dagestanskiy looks to land a right hand but Stevenson moved out of range.#T1# Stevenson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Stevenson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dagestanskiy.
Dagestanskiy misses with a telegraphed body shot
#CL# and Stevenson counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Stevenson lands on the inside with an uppercut. Dagestanskiy wants to take the fight to the mat but Stevenson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Stevenson tries a body shot but Dagestanskiy blocks it.
Dagestanskiy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Stevenson pulls his leg out and moves away.
A slow jab from Stevenson misses its intended target. Dagestanskiy connects with a body shot that sends Stevenson's belly button to the back. Stevenson is looking to clinch but Dagestanskiy is avoiding it.
Stevenson misses the jab. Stevenson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. A short body shot lands from Stevenson as the two fighters clinch.
#T2# A head punch on the inside from Stevenson fails to land. #BC2# Dagestanskiy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dagestanskiy tries for a takedown but Stevenson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Adonis Stevenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khaba Dagestanskiy. Dagestanskiy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A combination from Dagestanskiy does no damage. This has been an exciting period of action! Dagestanskiy lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Dagestanskiy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Good exchange - Stevenson coming out on top.#CL# Stevenson pushes Dagestanskiy up against the cage in a clinch. Good body shot from Stevenson.
Dagestanskiy prevents a body shot from Stevenson. Dagestanskiy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stevenson tries to throw a body punch but Dagestanskiy avoids it by throwing Stevenson back against the cage. Stevenson blocks an uppercut.
Dagestanskiy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Stevenson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dagestanskiy keeps the fight on the outside.#T3# Stevenson lands with a good body shot. Dagestanskiy throws a right and a left that both miss. Stevenson throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Stevenson is looking to clinch but Dagestanskiy is avoiding it.
Dagestanskiy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stevenson. Stevenson slips under a jab. A swing and a miss from Dagestanskiy. Stevenson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dagestanskiy's hands. Stevenson throws a hook but Dagestanskiy blocks it. Stevenson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dagestanskiy paws at him with a jab and circles away. Dagestanskiy shoots in but no luck this time. Stevenson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dagestanskiy sees it coming and avoids it easily. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dagestanskiy! But no joy. Khaba Dagestanskiy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Dagestanskiy connects with a body shot that sends Stevenson's belly button to the back. Stevenson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Adonis Stevenson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Stevenson tries to clinch but Dagestanskiy is having none of it. Stevenson moves in looking to clinch but Dagestanskiy pushes him off.#T4# Stevenson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dagestanskiy. Stevenson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Stevenson tries to clinch but Dagestanskiy is having none of it. Stevenson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dagestanskiy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Dagestanskiy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. The crowd cheers as Stevenson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dagestanskiy doesn't seem phased though. Stevenson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. A swing and a miss from Stevenson. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stevenson, as that shot connected.
#CL# Stevenson moves into range and clinches up with Dagestanskiy. Stevenson prevents the takedown attempt.
Dagestanskiy pushes Stevenson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Dagestanskiy has a couple of punches blocked by Stevenson.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dagestanskiy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Adonis Stevenson has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2# Dagestanskiy breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adonis Stevenson dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3# Dagestanskiy throws a jab but it's blocked by Stevenson. Stevenson throws out a loose jab but Dagestanskiy uses good head movement to avoid it. Stevenson misses with a looping right. Dagestanskiy dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Dagestanskiy moves away from the strike by Stevenson. Dagestanskiy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stevenson. A telegraphed right hand from Dagestanskiy misses the target. A swing and a miss from Dagestanskiy. Stevenson tries to clinch up.#TD2# Dagestanskiy shoots in and bounces Stevenson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Dagestanskiy with a flurry of punches that miss. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dagestanskiy looking to sit in guard and control but Stevenson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T1##SUB2# Dagestanskiy looking for a triangle here. Stevenson is fighting it but it looks tight! Dagestanskiy pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Stevenson is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Khaba Dagestanskiy! A relieved looking Khaba Dagestanskiy thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
C37: Ahma vs. Knox II
Date: May 16, 2021 |
#R1# Stevenson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dudley moves away. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dudley! But no joy.#CL# Stevenson darts in and clinches Dudley up against the cage. Stevenson scores with a shoulder strike. Dudley throws an elbow but it misses.
I was talking to Stevenson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stevenson. Dudley misses with an elbow over the top. Dudley lands an elbow inside. A hook to the body from Dudley.
Stevenson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dudley misses with a punch to the body.
Dudley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stevenson backwards. Dudley pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. A short left from Stevenson. Stevenson throws a head punch that misses. Dudley throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stevenson avoids the elbow strike from Dudley, against the cage.
Dudley looks to throw an elbow but misses. A head punch blocked on the inside by Stevenson. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Stevenson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Stevenson blocks an elbow strike from Dudley.
Stevenson lands a hook that snaps the head of Dudley backwards. #T1# Dudley misses with a body punch.
Stevenson takes an elbow to the temple. Stevenson misses with a body punch.
Stevenson prevents a body shot from Dudley. Dudley throws an elbow but it misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Stevenson.
Dudley misses with a punch to the body.
Dudley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stevenson backwards. Stevenson blocks an elbow strike. Dudley lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dudley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stevenson working aggressively here.
Stevenson misses with a short punch on the inside. Dudley throws a head punch that misses. Stevenson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dudley lands a shoulder strike. Dudley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stevenson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stevenson lands an uppercut. Stevenson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Dudley throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Stevenson misses with a punch to the body.
Dudley misses with an elbow over the top. Dudley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Dudley misses with an elbow over the top. Stevenson lands a body punch in the clinch. Stevenson taking a breather. Dudley lands a nice shot to the body. Stevenson blocks a body shot from Dudley. Stevenson has a couple of punches blocked by Dudley.
Stevenson lands a nice uppercut. Dudley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stevenson's elbow. A right hand to the body from Dudley.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dudley. A short right from Stevenson on the inside. Stevenson blocks an elbow strike from Dudley.
Dudley throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stevenson misses with some punches.
Dudley misses with a body punch.
Stevenson scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3# Stevenson lands on the inside with an uppercut. Stevenson misses with the head strike.
Dudley pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Stevenson dodges an elbow strike from Dudley.
Nice elbow from Dudley. Stevenson blocks an elbow strike from Dudley.
Stevenson avoids the elbow strike from Dudley, against the cage.
Stevenson blocks an elbow strike from Dudley.
Stevenson can't find room to land a body shot as Dudley controls the action.
Stevenson lands with a short head shot on the inside. A shot in the inside from Stevenson. Stevenson blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Stevenson on the inside. Dudley gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Dudley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dudley blocking some punches.
Stevenson works on Dudley's body with a couple of short punches. This has been an exciting period of action! Dudley misses with the head strike.
Dudley misses with a short punch on the inside. Stevenson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dudley's elbow. #T4# With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dudley just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stevenson's brow. Dudley lands a nice uppercut. Stevenson blocks a body shot from Dudley. Stevenson misses with the head strike.
Dudley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dudley has a couple of punches blocked by Stevenson.
Dudley looks to throw an elbow but misses. Stevenson lands a hook that snaps the head of Dudley backwards. Dudley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dudley pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Dudley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Stevenson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Stevenson takes an elbow to the forehead. #BC# Stevenson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Stevenson looks to land a left hand but Dudley moved out of range nicely. Dudley looks like he wants to counter punch here. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL# Stevenson instigates a clinch. Dudley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stevensons head. Stevenson lands a shot to the body. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dudley just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stevenson's brow. Dudley pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Damian Dudley will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Dudley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL# Stevenson clinches. Dudley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Damian Dudley seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Dudley lands with a light punch inside. Stevenson throws a head punch that misses. Dudley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Stevenson lands with a short shot to the head. Dudley throws an elbow but it misses.
Stevenson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Dudley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stevenson has a couple of punches blocked by Dudley.
Stevenson misses with some punches.
Stevenson swings wildly with an uppercut but Dudley uses good head movement to avoid it. Dudley misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stevenson blocks an elbow strike from Dudley.
Stevenson working aggressively here.
Stevenson prevents a body shot from Dudley. Stevenson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Stevenson. A hook to the body from Dudley.
#T1# With the fighters up against the cage, Dudley throws an elbow but misses. Dudley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stevenson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Dudley misses with an elbow over the top. Stevenson avoids the elbow strike from Dudley, against the cage.
Stevenson can't find room to land a body shot as Dudley controls the action.
Stevenson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Dudley creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Dudley misses with an elbow over the top. Stevenson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stevenson lands a right hand. Stevenson avoids a wild elbow strike from Dudley. Dudley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stevenson lands a body punch in the clinch. Dudley is breathing heavily. Stevenson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dudley prevents a body shot from Stevenson. Stevenson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dudley or not. Dudley has a couple of punches blocked by Stevenson.
Still in the clinch, Stevenson scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2# Dudley gets through Stevenson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Dudley misses with a punch to the body.
Stevenson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dudley backwards. This has been an exciting period of action! Stevenson tries to throw a body punch but Dudley avoids it by throwing Stevenson back against the cage. Stevenson misses with the head strike.
Dudley looks to throw an elbow but misses. Stevenson struggles to land a body shot inside as Dudley controls his hands.
Dudley takes a shot to the head. Stevenson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Stevenson lands a hook to the side of the head. Stevenson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dudley. Dudley misses with a body punch.
Stevenson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Stevenson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dudley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Dudley.
Dudley blocks a body shot from Stevenson. Stevenson has a couple of punches blocked by Dudley.
Stevenson avoids a wild elbow strike from Dudley. Stevenson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3# Dudley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stevenson misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dudley just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stevenson's brow. Dudley throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dudley tries to throw a body punch but Stevenson avoids it by throwing Dudley back against the cage. Stevenson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Stevenson lands on the inside with an uppercut. Stevenson gets through Dudley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Stevenson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Dudley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dudley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dudley throws an elbow but misses. Dudley misses with a body punch.
Stevenson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dudley or not. Dudley throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stevenson misses with some punches.
Stevenson can't find room to land a body shot as Dudley controls the action.
Stevenson lands a shot to the body. Stevenson lands a shoulder strike. #T4# Dudley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stevenson working aggressively here.
Stevenson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dudley backwards. 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! A head punch on the inside from Stevenson fails to land. A short right from Stevenson. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stevenson. Dudley tries a body shot but Stevenson blocks it.
Dudley tries to throw a body punch but Stevenson avoids it by throwing Dudley back against the cage. Stevenson avoids the elbow strike from Dudley, against the cage.
Dudley misses with a punch to the body.
Stevenson lands a hook that snaps the head of Dudley backwards. Dudley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Dudley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Stevenson scores with a nice hook to the head. Stevenson lands with a short shot to the head. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dudley just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stevenson's brow. Dudley blocking some punches.
Dudley lands an elbow inside that Stevenson shrugs off. Stevenson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Dudley works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adonis Stevenson dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL# Stevenson forces Dudley back against the cage and clinches. Dudley misses with a punch to the body.
Stevenson dodges an elbow strike from Dudley.
Dudley struggles to land a body shot inside as Stevenson controls his hands.
Dudley misses with the head strike.
Stevenson misses with some punches.
Dudley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stevenson's elbow. A short left from Stevenson. Dudley pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Stevenson has a couple of punches blocked by Dudley.
Dudley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Stevenson scores with a nice hook to the head. Dudley misses with an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dudley misses with an elbow strike.
Dudley creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Stevenson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dudleys head. Dudley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dudley lands a body punch. Dudley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stevenson. #T1# Dudley struggles to land a body shot inside as Stevenson controls his hands.
Stevenson tries to throw a body punch but Dudley avoids it by throwing Stevenson back against the cage. Stevenson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Stevenson misses with some punches.
Dudley tries to throw a body punch but Stevenson avoids it by throwing Dudley back against the cage. Dudley pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Stevenson misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dudley just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stevenson's brow. Dudley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stevenson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stevenson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Stevenson.
Dudley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Stevenson throws a punch but it's blocked by Dudley. Stevenson working aggressively here.
Stevenson tries to work over Dudley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Dudley misses with some punches.
Stevenson scores with a shot to the side of Dudley's head. Stevenson misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Stevenson. #T2# Stevenson misses with a hook from the clinch. Stevenson swings wildly with an uppercut but Dudley uses good head movement to avoid it. Stevenson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dudley backwards. Stevenson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Dudley can't find room to land a body shot as Stevenson controls the action.
Stevenson avoids the elbow strike from Dudley, against the cage.
Dudley misses with a punch to the body.
Dudley comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Dudley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stevenson's elbow. Dudley swings wildly with an uppercut but Stevenson uses good head movement to avoid it. Dudley can't find room to land a body shot as Stevenson controls the action.
Stevenson misses with the head strike.
Dudley pushes off an throws an elbow but Stevenson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Dudley lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Dudley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dudley blocks an uppercut.
Stevenson lands an uppercut. Stevenson misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3# Stevenson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stevenson scores with a hook to the body. Stevenson tries to throw a body punch but Dudley avoids it by throwing Stevenson back against the cage. Stevenson pushes Dudley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Stevenson lands with a short shot to the head. Stevenson lands with a right to the head. #ROC#Dudley is rocked!#BC# Stevenson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Dudley is still on wobbly legs! Can Stevenson finish him? Stevenson lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Dudley up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Stevenson from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Dudley's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adonis Stevenson! Jumping up and down and very excited, Adonis Stevenson waved his t-shirt featuring Fenrir Fightgear - Anno 2013's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
C30: Gonza vs. Steve
Date: Apr 17, 2021 |
#R1# Stevenson looks to land a left hand but Bobblehead moved out of range nicely. Stevenson throws an overhand right that lands on Bobblehead's shoulder, as Bobblehead tries to avoid the shot. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Bobblehead closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #TD2# Bobblehead shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Stevenson pushes Bobblehead off and gets back to his feet. Bobblehead waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stevenson. We've been told by Stevenson's head coaches at Rickys House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Stevenson missing with a left hand there. Bobblehead was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Adonis Stevenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bobblehead misses with a straight left. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bobblehead ducks under a wild hook from Stevenson. Stevenson moves out of range as Bobblehead strikes. Stevenson throws an off balance right hand
#TD2# and Bobblehead counters with a nice double leg into guard. Bobblehead missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Bobblehead postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2# Bobblehead 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. Bobblehead trying to control but Stevenson is working from the bottom. #T1# Bobblehead trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Bobblehead postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Bobblehead wants to pass the guard but Stevenson is keeping the position. Bobblehead is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Bobblehead is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Bobblehead throws a strike but Stevenson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2# Stevenson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bobblehead has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stevenson has managed to get both his arms back between Bobblehead's legs - danger averted.#SUB2# Stevenson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2# Bobblehead looking for a guillotine here but Stevenson defends easily.
#T2##SUB2# Bobblehead escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stevenson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Bobblehead has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Stevenson won't allow Bobblehead to sweep him here. #SUB2# Bobblehead looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Stevenson has picked Bobblehead up and slammed him! Bobblehead can't keep hold of the triangle and Stevenson manages to pass to side control! Bobblehead is looking to reverse the position.#SU# Stevenson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Bobblehead to his feet. #T3# Stevenson throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2# and Bobblehead counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bobblehead. Bobblehead trying to control but Stevenson is working from the bottom. Stevenson is looking to stand up but Bobblehead isn't so interested in that idea. Bobblehead looking to sit in guard and control but Stevenson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Bobblehead looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2# Stevenson is posturing up here but Bobblehead has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Stevenson tries to roll out but it's too tight and Stevenson has to tap! Slick submission there by Bobblehead!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bobby Bobblehead! A less than humble Bobby Bobblehead misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
C24: Gee vs. Overflow
Date: Mar 20, 2021 |
#R1# Nice shot lands for Sanada. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stevenson, as that shot connected.
Stevenson loads up on a big right hand but Sanada slips the punch. Stevenson throws a right and a left that both miss. Stevenson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sanada makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Stevenson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Stevenson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sanada counters with a straight right hand. Stevenson misses with an uppercut. Stevenson swings widly with a right hand
and Sanada counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Sanada lands a slapping body shot.
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! A jab from Stevenson finds it's way through Sanada's defenses. Stevenson throws out a leg kick but Sanada moves out of range and Stevenson only half commits. Stevenson moves forwards but Sanada connects with a nice, crisp jab. Stevenson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Sanada ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Sanada fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stevenson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Sanada lands a jab to the head.
#ROC2#Stevenson is rocked!#KD2# Sanada drops Stevenson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Stevenson looks back up at him and smiles so Sanada waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oh Stevenson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Stevenson switches off momentarily and Sanada cracks him with a monster right hand! Stevenson topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Sanada dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Sanada!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Masa Sanada! An out of breath and clearly excited Masa Sanada thanked Conviction for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
Combate 17: Adonis vs. Jako
Date: Feb 13, 2021 |
#R1# Jako wants to clinch up but Stevenson keeps it at a distance. Stevenson feinted there with a counter leg kick. Nice uppercut there from Stevenson. Jako shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Stevenson lands a lovely overhand right. Stevenson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Stevenson throws a lazy uppercut
and Jako counters with a leg kick. Stevenson throws a jab but it's blocked by Jako. Stevenson cracks Jako with a right hand to the side of the head. Jako takes one to the side of the head.
Jako displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stevenson throws out the jab. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jako lands a nice looking body kick. Stevenson misses with an uppercut. Jako saw that one coming. Jako throws a fast counter high kick but Stevenson manages to duck under it in time. Stevenson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jako.
Jako ducks under a wild hook from Stevenson. Stevenson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Stevenson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Stevenson misses with a low kick.
Stevenson throws a lazy uppercut
and Jako counters with a nice leg kick. #T1# Nice defenses there by Jako. A little jabbing left from Jako on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Stevenson throws a leg kick but Jako sees it coming and checks it nicely. Stevenson throws an overhand right that lands on Jako's shoulder, as Jako tries to avoid the shot. Jako turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Jako wants to clinch. Stevenson looks to land a right hand but Jako moved out of range. Stevenson misses with a low kick. Stevenson throws the left hand but Jako avoids the punch easily. Jako avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Jako appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Stevenson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jako steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stevenson. Stevenson throws a big shot that misses. Stevenson fails to land with a series of punches.
Stevenson backing away here, and Jako unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Jako lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2# Jako stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2# Jako has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stevenson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Jako swings away with an uppercut that misses.
I was talking to Stevenson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Jako misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC# Stevenson breaks from the clinch.
Nice shot by Jako. Nice jab there from Stevenson. Jako uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stevenson. Stevenson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Jako throws a head kick that Stevenson semi-blocks.
Stevenson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Jako throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Stevenson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jako on the side of the head. Stevenson throws a lazy right hand but Jako sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Jako dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stevenson. That did some damage! Stevenson scores with a jab to the head.
#T3# Stevenson misses with a straight left. Jako counters with a body kick. A big left from Stevenson misses. Jako moves away from the strike by Stevenson. Stevenson cracks Jako with a good jab. Stevenson slips a straight right by Jako. Jako connects with an inside leg kick. Jako is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Stevenson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jako. Stevenson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Stevenson lunges at Jako with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jako's hand. Stevenson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Stevenson throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Jako only half commits to the counter leg kick. Stevenson digs a good body shot into Jako's ribs. Stevenson checks a low kick from Jako. Stevenson throwing a counter right hand but Jako manages to avoid it. Stevenson throws a hook but Jako blocks it. Adonis Stevenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4# Stevenson lands a two punch combo.
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! Stevenson scores with a sloppy right hand. Jako should have avoided that one. Stevenson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jako sees it coming and avoids it easily. Jako tries to clinch but Stevenson is having none of it. A chopping leg kick lands by Stevenson. Stevenson swings for the body but Jako moves out of range.
Stevenson looks to land a left hand but Jako moved out of range nicely. Stevenson lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Stevenson. Stevenson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jako momentarily.
Stevenson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Stevenson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jako. Jako appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Stevenson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jako counters with a stiff right hand. Jako feints and then cracks Stevenson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stevenson down. Stevenson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adonis Stevenson dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Stevenson throws out a loose jab but Jako uses good head movement to avoid it. Stevenson loads up on a big right hand but Jako slips the punch. Stevenson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Stevenson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jako can do to turn this around? Jako feints and then cracks Stevenson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stevenson down. Stevenson takes a swing at Jako's ribcage but misses. Jako is looking to clinch but Stevenson is avoiding it.
Stevenson looks to throw the jab but Jako is out of range. Stevenson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jako is able to avoid easily. Jako moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Jako connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stevenson. Stevenson circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Stevenson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Stevenson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jako at a distance.
No joy there for Stevenson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jako tries a quick counter leg kick but Stevenson is wise to it. A jab from Stevenson misses. This has been an exciting period of action! Stevenson missing with a left hand there. Jako was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Stevenson's corner calls for a 1-2. Stevenson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1# Stevenson throws an off balance right hand
and Jako counters with a solid body kick. That kick from Jako tenderised Stevenson's leg. Stevenson is trying to keep his angry face on. Jako bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Stevenson throws a hook but Jako blocks it. Jako with a nice calf kick. Stevenson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jako makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Jako moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Stevenson misses with a hook. Jako on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jako tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stevenson paws at him with a jab and circles away. Jako slips under a jab. Stevenson misses with an uppercut. Jako saw that one coming. Stevenson throws out a loose jab but Jako uses good head movement to avoid it. Stevenson connects with a body shot. Stevenson misses with an uppercut. #T2# Stevenson misses the jab. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Stevenson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jako. Stevenson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jako connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Stevenson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jako's head. Stevenson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Stevenson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Jako shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Stevenson throws a leg kick and Jako cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Jako has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Stevenson misses with a wild combination.
Jako is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Stevenson lands a leg kick that knocks Jako off balance momentarily. The fighters circling - Stevenson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Stevenson checks the leg kick. A slow jab from Stevenson misses its intended target. Jako lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T3# Stevenson keeps the fight on the outside. Jako throws a sloppy head kick and Stevenson moves out of range easily. Stevenson's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result. Stevenson lands a two punch combo.
Jako blocks a low kick nicely. Jako looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. Jako uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Stevenson throws a right hand that misses
letting Jako counter with a right hand. Stevenson throws out a loose jab but Jako uses good head movement to avoid it. Stevenson throws a lazy uppercut
and Jako connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Stevenson with the inside leg kick. Stevenson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stevenson sizes up Jako with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Stevenson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jako.
Jako has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Stevenson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jako.#CL2# Jako takes the fight into the clinch. #T4# Stevenson tries to circle away but Jako has him pinned against the cage. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Jako gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #BC# Stevenson manages to break the clinch.
A big left from Stevenson misses. Stevenson scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Jako avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Nice straight punches there by Stevenson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stevenson. Jako throws out a powerful jab. The fighters circling - Stevenson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Jako uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stevenson. Jako feints and then cracks Stevenson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stevenson down. Stevenson misses with a few strikes there.
Stevenson backing away here, and Jako unleashes a leg kick that just misses. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Jako lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stevenson's sensitive parts. Adonis Stevenson is winning the standup battle so far. Stevenson misses with a combination
#CL2# and Jako moves into the clinch. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adonis Stevenson dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3# Stevenson misses with a left hand and Jako counters with a leg kick. Stevenson misses with a right hand and Jako counters with a nice low kick that buckles Stevenson's knee momentarily. Jako with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stevenson misses with a hook. Jako ducked under it nicely. Stevenson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jako! But no joy. A low kick lands for Stevenson.
#CL2# Jako rushes Stevenson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Jako pushes Stevenson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. A short uppercut from Jako. Jako lands a nice shot to the body. Jako lands with a left to the head. Jako putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Stevenson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. A short right hand to the side of the head by Jako. 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! Jako can't find room to land a body shot as Stevenson controls the action.
Stevenson is trying to break free. Jako scores with a shoulder strike. Both fighters are breathing heavily. A short uppercut from Jako. Jako lands a left hand.
#T1# A quick uppercut on the inside from Jako. A nice left hand lands by Jako.
Khru Jako seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Jako lands a body punch. A body shot lands from Jako.
Jako with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jako working Stevenson over with knees to the body. Jako cracks Stevenson with a nice body shot. Jako lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A short right hand to the side of the head by Jako. Jako pushes Stevenson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. A nice left hand lands by Jako.
Jako lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stevenson. Jako throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stevensons head. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Jako tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A left hand lands to the body for Jako.
Jako pushes Stevenson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Jako scores with a shoulder strike. Stevenson is trying to force a seperation but Jako has the dominant position. Jako using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stevenson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jako lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stevenson backwards. #T2# Jako makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Stevenson wants to get back to striking at distance but Jako won't allow it.
Jako misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stevenson.
Jako scores with an uppercut up the middle. Jako throws a punch but it's blocked by Stevenson. Jako working some nice short punches in the clinch. Jako struggles to land a body shot inside as Stevenson controls his hands.
Stevenson can't break the clinch.
Stevenson tries to break free but Jako pushes him back against the cage. Jako softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Stevenson blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stevenson. Jako comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #BC# Stevenson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stevenson.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jako checks a leg kick. Jako bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Stevenson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Jako feints a counter leg kick.#T3# Stevenson looks to land a right hand but Jako moved out of range. A nice leg kick from Jako, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stevenson throws a lazy right hand but Jako sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Stevenson misses with an uppercut
and Jako counters with a leg kick. Jako uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stevenson. Jako with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stevenson looks to throw the jab but Jako is out of range. Stevenson lands a jab to the nose. Stevenson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jako uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stevenson. Jako flicks out a counter leg kick but Stevenson steps away. Stevenson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jako. A low kick from Stevenson is predictable there #KD2# and Jako counters with a head kick that drops Stevenson to the mat! Stevenson scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#Stevenson is rocked! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jako fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stevenson. Oh Stevenson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Jako cracks Stevenson with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Stevenson tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Jako pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Stevenson is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khru Jako! Khru Jako is the new welterweight champion! Khru Jako decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you. |
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Event:
Combate 12: Mongrel vs. Krylov
Date: Jan 09, 2021 |
#R1# Stevenson misses the jab. Snorten feints the counter takedown. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Stevenson throws out a loose jab but Snorten uses good head movement to avoid it. Stevenson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Snorten.
Snorten throws a nice inside leg kick. Good exchange - Snorten coming out on top. Stevenson scores with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Stevenson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. And Snorten tries to counter it with a takedown but Stevenson pushes his down on his head and steps out. Stevenson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Snorten slips under a jab. Stevenson throws a leg kick #TD2# and Snorten counters with a takedown into side control. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Stevenson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Snorten is trying to ground and pound but Stevenson uses the momentary lack of control by Snorten to regain half guard. #ES# Stevenson kicks Snorten off and gets back to his feet. Stevenson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Stevenson misses with an uppercut. Stevenson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Snorten sees it coming and avoids it easily. Snorten looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1# Stevenson lands a nice looking body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Snorten.
Snorten dodges the punch combination from Stevenson.
Snorten steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stevenson. Stevenson throws a hook to the side of Snorten's head but Snorten sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. A jab from Stevenson misses. Snorten looks to score with a jab to the body but Stevenson is just out of range. A big right from Snorten misses. Snorten throws a right and a left that both miss. Stevenson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Stevenson thows a leg kick but Snorten checks it #TD2# and Snorten decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Stevenson's guard. Stevenson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Snorten tries to free his leg and advance position but Stevenson is retaining full guard. Snorten works a leg free and moves into half guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Snorten throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Snorten thows a huge punch but Stevenson dodges it nicely.
Stevenson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Snorten. #T2# Snorten looking to pass the guard. Snorten with a flurry of punches that miss. Stevenson keeping moving, preventing Snorten from controlling successfully. Snorten loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Snorten prevents Stevenson from getting back to his feet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Snorten trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Snorten has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Snorten throws an elbow that misses. Stevenson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Snorten's guard. Nice move by Stevenson!#REVR# Snorten wants to stand up but Stevenson is controlling him. #T3# Stevenson wants to stand but Snorten is controlling his posture from full guard. Snorten looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stevenson is one step ahead there. Snorten seems keen to control Stevenson's posture. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Snorten has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Stevenson has passed into side control.
Snorten is looking for a sweep. Stevenson working away. Snorten is trying to get back to half guard.#SU# Stevenson decides to stand back up. Snorten uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stevenson. Snorten staying out of range there. Stevenson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Snorten connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stevenson's hands. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Adonis Stevenson will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Stevenson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Snorten. Stevenson blocks a jab. Stevenson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Snorten avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Stevenson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stevenson throws a hook but Snorten avoids it easily. Adonis Stevenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Stevenson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stevenson slips a jab from Snorten. Snorten slips a jab from Stevenson. Stevenson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snorten was well out of range. Poor timing from Stevenson. Snorten tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Stevenson lands a right hook to the body.
We've been told by Stevenson's head coaches at Rickys House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Snorten slips a straight right by Stevenson. Stevenson throws a quick inside leg kick. Stevenson slips a jab from Snorten. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Stevenson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Snorten doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Stevenson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1# Stevenson throws a body shot but no joy. Stevenson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Snorten with a nice calf kick. Stevenson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Snorten avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Snorten misses the jab. Adonis Stevenson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Stevenson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Stevenson scores with the left hand. Snorten knows he should have avoided that one. Snorten throws a looping overhand right but Stevenson ducks down to avoid it. Snorten moves out of range as Stevenson strikes. Stevenson throws a big shot that misses. Stevenson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Stevenson connects with a body shot that sends Snorten's belly button to the back. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Stevenson misses with a jab to the body
#TD2# and Snorten counters with a single leg into guard. Stevenson didn't expect that. Snorten trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Snorten loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2# Stevenson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Snorten is controlling him. Snorten trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Snorten trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Snorten throws a big elbow that misses. Snorten postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Snorten is in close to Stevenson's body, working some short punches and elbows. Snorten throws an elbow that misses. Stevenson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Snorten's guard. Nice move by Stevenson!#REVR# Snorten lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T3# Snorten looking to sit in guard and control but Stevenson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# There's a bit of a scramble here and now Snorten is on top in guard.
#REVB# Snorten slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Check out the look on Snorten's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Stevenson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Snorten. Stevenson wants to get back to his feet but Snorten drags him back down. Snorten misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T4# Stevenson prevents Snorten from improving position. Snorten lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Snorten throws a strike aimed at the side of Stevenson's head but Stevenson avoids it well. Snorten with the ground and pound but Stevenson regains half guard under the barage of strikes. Snorten thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Snorten sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stevenson defending well though. Snorten is looking to take a break and control but Stevenson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Snorten stops Stevenson from getting back to his feet.
Stevenson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Snorten sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stevenson defending well though. 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 Adonis Stevenson will probably get the nod. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3# Stevenson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Snorten counters with a nice body shot. Snorten sizes up Stevenson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Stevenson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Snorten just misses with a punch to the body.
Snorten takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stevenson loads up on a big right hand but Snorten slips the punch.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC# Stevenson breaks the clinch.
Snorten slips under a jab from Stevenson. Snorten blocks a jab. Stevenson takes a body punch but keeps moving. Stevenson moves away from the strike by Snorten. Snorten looks to land a combination but Stevenson avoids it well. Snorten looks to land a right hand but Stevenson moved out of range. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Snorten throws a series of punches but Stevenson avoids them all with ease. Adonis Stevenson is winning the standup battle so far. Snorten fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stevenson manages to avoid it. A swing and a miss from Stevenson.#T1# Stevenson walks into a straight right hand from Snorten. A big right from Stevenson misses. Stevenson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Stevenson throws a right and a left that Snorten avoids nicely. Stevenson cracks Snorten with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Snorten takes one to the side of the head.
Stevenson misses with an uppercut. Snorten cracks a nice hook into Stevenson's ribs. Stevenson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Snorten checks a leg kick. Snorten defending well as Stevenson loads up on a big left hand. Snorten misses with a wild combination.
Stevenson throws a looping overhand right but Snorten ducks down to avoid it. And Snorten tries to counter it with a takedown but Stevenson pushes his down on his head and steps out. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Snorten with a body punch. A glancing blow. Snorten lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Snorten fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Stevenson throws a lazy right hand but Snorten sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2# Snorten motions for Stevenson to come forward. Snorten throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Stevenson 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. Stevenson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Snorten. Stevenson misses with a body shot.
Stevenson stuffs the takedown attempt from Snorten. Snorten gets slowly back to his feet. Snorten lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Snorten. Stevenson avoids the body shot from Snorten.
Some wild striking there from Stevenson.
Stevenson looks to land a left hand but Snorten moved out of range nicely. Snorten comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Stevenson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stevenson lands a body shot.
Stevenson just misses with a punch to the body.
Stevenson misses with a looping right.#T3# Stevenson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A nice side step and Snorten releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Snorten keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Snorten. Stevenson does a little dance to reset his feet. Snorten on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Stevenson takes one to the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Snorten. Beautiful body shot. Snorten uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stevenson. Stevenson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Snorten uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stevenson. Stevenson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Snorten lands a jab. Stevenson throws out a loose jab but Snorten uses good head movement to avoid it. Snorten keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A cross from Stevenson lands. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Snorten staying out of range there. Stevenson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Snorten looks like he wants to counter punch here. Stevenson connects with an inside leg kick. Snorten scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T4# Snorten shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stevenson as he avoids it easily. Adonis Stevenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rip Snorten. Snorten scores with a hook. Nice jab there from Stevenson. #TD2# Snorten shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Stevenson's guard. Stevenson manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage. Stevenson is trying to break the clinch but Snorten has him pressed against the cage. #BC# Stevenson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Snorten tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stevenson swats him away and circles back towards the center. Snorten misses with a lunging right hand
and Stevenson counters with a right hand to the body. Snorten is looking to land body kicks. Snorten takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stevenson misses with an uppercut. Snorten saw that one coming. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Stevenson misses with an uppercut
#TD2# and Snorten counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Stevenson kicks off Snorten and gets to his feet. Stevenson misses with a hook. Snorten ducked under it nicely. Stevenson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adonis Stevenson clearly takes 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.#R4# Stevenson avoids the body shot from Snorten.
Stevenson works over Snorten's head and body with a nice combination. Stevenson throws a nice outside leg kick. Snorten shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stevenson as he avoids it easily. Stevenson lands a jab to the nose. Stevenson slips under a jab. Stevenson looks to land a right hand but Snorten moved out of range. Stevenson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Snorten. Snorten lands with a hook. Stevenson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Stevenson looks to throw the jab but Snorten is out of range. Nice shot by Stevenson. Snorten shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stevenson but Stevenson pushes him off and we're back to square one. Snorten swings for the body but Stevenson moves out of range.
Stevenson cracks Snorten with a good jab. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Snorten looks for the body kick but Stevenson saw that one coming. Stevenson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snorten was well out of range. Poor timing from Stevenson. Stevenson with a jab. Snorten's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T1# Stevenson connects with a body shot that sends Snorten's belly button to the back. Nice shot lands for Stevenson. Stevenson misses with a leg kick #TD2# and Snorten counters with a takedown into side control. Stevenson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Snorten. It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over. Stevenson prevents Snorten from moving into mount. Snorten fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Snorten misses with the ground and pound. Stevenson tries to escape but Snorten is in control. Snorten fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Snorten tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. Snorten wants to take a breather but Stevenson manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Snorten. Snorten pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stevenson is keeping the position for now. #T2# Snorten is looking to work some ground and pound but Stevenson has wrist control. Snorten pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stevenson is keeping the position for now. Snorten keeps trying to improve his position. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Snorten missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Snorten postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3# Snorten trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #ES# Stevenson has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Snorten is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position. A quick uppercut on the inside from Snorten. #BC# Stevenson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab from Snorten misses. Snorten misses with a wild body shot. Stevenson throws a hook but Snorten blocks it. Snorten takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Stevenson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Snorten blocks a jab. Snorten misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Adonis Stevenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rip Snorten. Snorten looks to score with a jab to the body but Stevenson is just out of range. Stevenson is looking to slow Snorten down with leg kicks. Stevenson digs a good body shot into Snorten's ribs. Stevenson lunges at Snorten with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Snorten's hand. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Snorten pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Stevenson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T4# Snorten connects with an inside leg kick. Snorten on the wrong end of a nice hook. A shot to the liver by Stevenson. Beautiful body shot. Stevenson connects with a looping right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stevenson, as that shot connected.
Stevenson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Snorten's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stevenson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Snorten scrambles back to his feet.#ROC#Snorten is rocked! Snorten takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Snorten is still on wobbly legs! Can Stevenson finish him? Snorten pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Stevenson getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Stevenson cracks Snorten with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Snorten falls to his knees and Stevenson doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adonis Stevenson! Adonis Stevenson is the new welterweight champion! Adonis Stevenson managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Fenrir Fightgear - Anno 2013, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Combate 9: Menshikov vs. Jesus
Date: Dec 12, 2020 |
#R1# Stevenson moves away from the strike by Sanada. Sanada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stevenson.
Sanada lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Stevenson takes one to the side of the head.
Stevenson throws out a token jab with nothing on it. A little jabbing left from Sanada on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Sanada throws a looping overhand right but Stevenson ducks down to avoid it. Stevenson moves out of range of the strikes. A jab from Sanada misses. Sanada uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stevenson. Sanada looks like he wants to counter punch here. Stevenson moves out of range as Sanada strikes. Stevenson throws an off balance right hand
and Sanada counters with a nice uppercut. A jab from Stevenson misses. Sanada now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Sanada checks the leg kick nicely there.
Stevenson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sanada on the side of the head. Stevenson throws a low kick but Sanada moves out of range easily. Stevenson takes one to the chin there. Stevenson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A combination from Stevenson does no damage. Stevenson lands a jab to Sanada's midsection. Stevenson getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Stevenson getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Sanada lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1# Sanada misses with an uppercut
and Stevenson counters with a right hand to the body. Sanada slips a jab from Stevenson. Sanada connects with a nice looking jab.
Stevenson defending well as Sanada loads up on a big left hand. Sanada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stevenson was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanada. Sanada staying out of range there. Sanada appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. The fighters circling - Stevenson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. We've been told by Stevenson's head coaches at Rickys House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Nice defenses there by Stevenson. Stevenson looks to land a left hand but Sanada moved out of range nicely. Sanada throws a jab when Stevenson was well out of range. Sanada takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sanada might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Stevenson ducks under a wild hook from Sanada. Stevenson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Sanada on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Sanada misses with an uppercut. Stevenson saw that one coming. A shot to the body from Stevenson misses and Sanada counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stevenson thinking. Sanada uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stevenson. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Stevenson throws a lazy right hand but Sanada sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Sanada misses with a straight left. #T2# Stevenson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanada. Stevenson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT#It looks like Masa Sanada has been cut. A decent looking cross lands there for Sanada. Stevenson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Sanada lands with a shot to the body. Stevenson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Stevenson slips a jab from Sanada. Stevenson slips a straight right by Sanada. Sanada misses with a straight left. Stevenson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Sanada misses the target. Sanada moves out of range of the strikes. Stevenson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sanada momentarily.
Sanada moves away from the strike by Stevenson. Sanada waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stevenson. Sanada scores with a jab to the jaw. Sanada takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sanada is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Stevenson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush. Stevenson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Stevenson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3# Sanada pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Stevenson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Sanada. Stevenson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Sanada will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stevenson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Stevenson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Sanada takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Stevenson lands a slapping body shot.
Sanada thows a left - swing and a miss! Stevenson tries to move into range but Sanada moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Sanada is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sanada loads up on a big right hand but Stevenson slips the punch. Stevenson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Stevenson blocks a jab. Stevenson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Stevenson moves out of range as Sanada strikes.#T4# Stevenson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Stevenson misses with a jab to the body
letting Sanada counter with a right hand. Sanada misses with a body shot.
Stevenson throws a shot from downtown. Sanada moves away and avoids it. Sanada uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stevenson. A looping hook to the body misses from Stevenson. Sanada does a little dance to reset his feet. Sanada jabs Stevenson to the body, keeping him at a distance. Stevenson ducks under a wild hook from Sanada. Stevenson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Sanada misses with an uppercut
and Stevenson counters with a lovely straight right hand! Nice body punch from Stevenson. Stevenson throws a nice outside leg kick. A low kick lands for Stevenson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. A big left from Sanada misses. Sanada slips a straight right by Stevenson. Sanada misses with a few strikes there.
Stevenson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanada.
It seemed like Sanada was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Sanada throws a body punch but Stevenson moves out of range. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Adonis Stevenson will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Masa Sanada's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Stevenson jabs at Sanada's body. A big left from Sanada misses. Stevenson looks to throw the jab but Sanada is out of range. Sanada moves out of range as Stevenson strikes. Sanada moves out of range as Stevenson strikes. Stevenson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Stevenson lands with a hook. Sanada tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Stevenson throws a poor cross that misses
and Sanada counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Stevenson looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanada is just out of range. Sanada jabs Stevenson right on the nose. Stevenson blinks but takes it well. Sanada pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Nice straight punches there by Stevenson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stevenson. Sanada tests Stevenson's chin there with a solid looking shot. Adonis Stevenson is winning the standup battle so far. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Sanada bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stevenson's head backwards. Sanada throws a body punch but Stevenson moves out of range. Stevenson thows a left - swing and a miss! Sanada misses with a hook
and Stevenson counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Stevenson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sanada counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1# Sanada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stevenson was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanada. Stevenson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stevenson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Sanada uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stevenson. Sanada tests Stevenson's chin there with a solid looking shot. Stevenson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanada. Sanada checks the leg kick nicely there.
A little jabbing left from Sanada on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Nice jab there from Stevenson. Some wild striking there from Stevenson.
Stevenson throws a leg kick and Sanada counters with a stiff right hand. Sanada lands with a shot to the body. Stevenson loads up on a big right hand but Sanada slips the punch. Sanada throws a hook but Stevenson blocks it. Stevenson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanada manages to avoid it. Stevenson throws a lazy right hand but Sanada sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A little jabbing left from Sanada on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Stevenson throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2# Sanada takes a body punch but keeps moving. Stevenson lands with a hook. Sanada tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Stevenson misses with a right hand and Sanada counters with a stiff right hand. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. A left lands for Sanada. Sanada's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stevenson under the eye.#ROC2#Stevenson is rocked! Sanada steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stevenson. Oh Stevenson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Sanada misses with a body shot.
Stevenson defending well as Sanada loads up on a big left hand. Stevenson seems to have got his legs back now. Sanada throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Stevenson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sanada is out of range. Stevenson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Stevenson moves out of range of the strikes. A clash of legs there as Sanada blocks the low kick. Adonis Stevenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Sanada with a body punch. A glancing blow. Stevenson throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanada. Stevenson thows a leg kick but Sanada checks it and Sanada cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Sanada on the wrong end of a nice hook. Stevenson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stevenson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanada.#T3# Stevenson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanada loads up on a big right hand but Stevenson slips the punch. Stevenson moves forwards but Sanada connects with a nice, crisp jab. Stevenson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Sanada in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. Sanada misses with an uppercut
and Stevenson counters with a left to the body. Nice jab there from Stevenson. Stevenson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. A little jabbing left from Sanada on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. A jab from Stevenson misses. Sanada throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stevenson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Stevenson connects with a body shot that sends Sanada's belly button to the back. Stevenson misses with a wild body shot. Sanada with a jab. Stevenson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Stevenson misses with a double jab
and Sanada counters with a straight right hand. Stevenson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A swing and a miss from Sanada.#T4# Stevenson throws a body punch but Sanada moves out of range. Sanada throws the left hand but Stevenson avoids the punch easily. A big right from Stevenson misses. Sanada takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheers as Stevenson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sanada doesn't seem phased though. Stevenson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanada. Sanada swings widly with a right hand
and Stevenson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. A looping hook to the body misses from Sanada. Stevenson does a little dance to reset his feet. Danga de danga de dang - Stevenson scores with a four punch combination!#ROC#Sanada is rocked! Sanada looks to land a right hand but Stevenson moved out of range. Stevenson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Sanada ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Good shot there by Sanada. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Stevenson lands with a nice body punch. Stevenson ducks under a wild hook from Sanada. Stevenson lands the left hand. Sanada is still on wobbly legs! Can Stevenson finish him? Sanada moves out of range as Stevenson strikes. 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 Adonis Stevenson will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Masa Sanada's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Sanada rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stevenson moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Sanada seems to have recovered his senses. Stevenson slips a straight right by Sanada. Stevenson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Stevenson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Sanada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stevenson.
Stevenson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Stevenson jabs Sanada to the body, keeping him at a distance. Sanada steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stevenson. Sanada looks like he wants to counter punch here. Sanada looks to land a left hand but Stevenson moved out of range nicely. Sanada's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stevenson under the eye. Stevenson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Sanada steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stevenson. A big left from Sanada misses. Stevenson misses with a double jab
and Sanada counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Stevenson connects with a solid leg kick. Stevenson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanada. Stevenson staying out of range there. Sanada avoids the body shot from Stevenson.
It seemed like Sanada was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1# Sanada swings for the body but Stevenson moves out of range.
Sanada throws a jab but it's blocked by Stevenson. Sanada misses with a hook. Stevenson misses with a body shot.
Stevenson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Sanada on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Stevenson connects with a body shot that sends Sanada's belly button to the back. Stevenson ducks under a wild hook from Sanada. A swing and a miss from Sanada. Sanada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stevenson. Stevenson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sanada under the eye. Stevenson ducks under a wild hook from Sanada. Decent striking displayed by Stevenson there. Sanada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stevenson. Stevenson looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanada is just out of range. Stevenson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanada's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Sanada misses with a hook. Stevenson ducked under it nicely. Stevenson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2# Sanada defending well as Stevenson loads up on a big left hand. Sanada throws a hook to the side of Stevenson's head but Stevenson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Stevenson throwing a counter right hand but Sanada manages to avoid it. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Stevenson takes a shot right to the bread basket. Stevenson misses with a hook. Sanada ducked under it nicely. Stevenson misses with the combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. A shot to the liver by Stevenson. Beautiful body shot. Nice jab there from Sanada. Sanada ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Good shot there by Sanada. Stevenson misses with a lunging right hand
and Sanada counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Stevenson slips under a jab from Sanada. Sanada lands with a hook. Stevenson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Sanada throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Stevenson throws a right hand that misses
and Sanada counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3# Sanada thows a left - swing and a miss! Stevenson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Masa Sanada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Stevenson throws a lazy right hand but Sanada sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A big right from Sanada misses. Sanada avoids the body shot from Stevenson.
Some wild striking there from Stevenson.
Stevenson misses with a left hand and Sanada counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Sanada looks to land a right hand but Stevenson moved out of range. Stevenson feinted there with a counter leg kick. Sanada throws out a loose jab but Stevenson uses good head movement to avoid it. Adonis Stevenson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Stevenson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sanada. That did some damage! Sanada throws a hook but Stevenson avoids it easily. Good standup being displayed there by Stevenson as he connects with a hook. Stevenson catches Sanada with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Sanada throws a lazy right hand but Stevenson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Good standup being displayed there by Stevenson as he connects with a hook. Stevenson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stevenson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T4# 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! Sanada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stevenson. Stevenson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sanada. Sanada circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Sanada takes a swing at Stevenson's ribcage but misses. Sanada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stevenson. Stevenson is looking to counter punch. Stevenson misses with a looping right. Sanada ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Stevenson blocks a jab. Stevenson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Stevenson swings for the body but Sanada moves out of range.
Sanada tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Sanada displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stevenson throws out the jab. Sanada looks to land a left hand but Stevenson moved out of range nicely. Sanada misses with a hook. Stevenson ducked under it nicely. Sanada takes a swing at Stevenson's ribcage but misses. Sanada misses the jab. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A looping hook to the body misses from Sanada. Stevenson does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Adonis Stevenson. Well Stevenson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27 Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27 Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adonis Stevenson! Adonis Stevenson gave a mention to Fenrir Fightgear - Anno 2013 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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People ask the question
Date: Nov 21, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Stevenson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Life throws out the jab. Life moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Life moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Stevenson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Life.
Life swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Stevenson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Life. Stevenson cracks Life with an open hand slap. Life throws an overhand right that lands on Stevenson's shoulder, as Stevenson tries to avoid the shot. Life ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stevenson moves away. Nice defenses there by Stevenson. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stevenson! But no joy. Stevenson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Life looks to land a left hand but Stevenson moved out of range nicely. Stevenson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Life with a body shot. Life misses with a low kick. Stevenson dips to his left and cracks Life with an uppercut! Life looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Stevenson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Life moves away.#CL# Life moves into the clinch successfully.
Life lands a nice uppercut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Life working aggressively here.
Life can't find room to land a body shot as Stevenson controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stevenson. Stevenson is trying to break free. Stevenson is trying to push Life away but Life has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Stevenson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. A nice left hand lands by Life.
#T1# Life keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stevenson's efforts to push away. Stevenson can't break the clinch.
Life lands with a light punch inside. Stevenson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. A quick uppercut on the inside from Life. Life misses with some punches.
#BC2# Stevenson breaks the clinch.
Life throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Stevenson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Stevenson lunges at Life with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Life's hand. Life misses with a straight left. Adonis Stevenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Life slips under a jab from Stevenson. Stevenson takes one to the chin there. Life is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stevenson. Stevenson misses with a wild body shot. A chopping leg kick lands by Stevenson. Stevenson throws a hook to the side of Life's head but Life sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Stevenson throws a shot from downtown. Life moves away and avoids it. Life cracks Stevenson with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2# This has been an exciting period of action! Life thumps Stevenson with a low kick. Life takes a body punch but keeps moving. A jab from Stevenson misses. Stevenson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Life's sensitive parts. Life slips a straight right by Stevenson. Stevenson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Life on the wrong end of a nice hook. A solid leg kick lands there for Life.
Stevenson avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Life with a jab. Stevenson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Life momentarily.
Life buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stevenson slips under a jab from Life. Life throws a shot from downtown. Stevenson moves away and avoids it. Life ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stevenson moves away. Stevenson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. A chopping leg kick lands by Life. Stevenson defending well as Life loads up on a big left hand. Life tries to clinch up but Stevenson circles away and keeps his distance. A big left from Stevenson misses. #T3# Stevenson throws a low kick but Life avoids it. Life looks to score with a jab to the body but Stevenson is just out of range. Life scores with a punch to the head. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Life connects with a single shot there. Life moves out of range as Stevenson strikes. Life looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Stevenson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Life can pounce on him.
Life throws a good cross that connects.
Life's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stevenson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Life scrambles back to his feet. Life looks to land a left hand but Stevenson moved out of range nicely. Stevenson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Life lands a jab. Life works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Stevenson just misses with a punch to the body.
Life was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Stevenson scores with a jab to the body. Stevenson's corner calls for a 1-2. Stevenson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Stevenson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Life.#KD2# Stevenson sends Life crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Stevenson is motioning to the referee to let Life up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Life is rocked! Stevenson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Life.
Oh Life is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Stevenson steps in with a hook that catches Life right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Stevenson follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Life looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adonis Stevenson! Adonis Stevenson retains his welterweight title! Adonis Stevenson took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Fenrir Fightgear - Anno 2013 for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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I'm sweet enough
Date: Oct 31, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Stevenson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Stevenson moves into range and connects with a jab. Stevenson scores with a sloppy right hand. Sheven should have avoided that one. Stevenson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stevenson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Stevenson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sheven takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sheven scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Nice shot lands for Stevenson. Stevenson cracks Sheven with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#ROC2#Sheven is rocked! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Stevenson cracks Sheven with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Sheven tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Stevenson pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Sheven is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adonis Stevenson! Adonis Stevenson retains his welterweight title! Adonis Stevenson took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Fenrir Fightgear - Anno 2013 for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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See what happens larry
Date: Oct 03, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jako moves out of range of the strikes. Stevenson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jako. A chopping leg kick lands by Jako. Stevenson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Jako takes one to the chin there. Stevenson misses with a looping right. Stevenson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jako checks it well. Jako is looking to counter punch. Stevenson throws a leg kick but Jako sees it coming and checks it nicely. Jako seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Stevenson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL# and Jako counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Jako misses with an elbow over the top. Stevenson blocks a body shot from Jako. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jako throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jako comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #BC2# Stevenson breaks from the clinch.
Jako takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jako missing with a left hand there. Stevenson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1# A telegraphed right hand from Stevenson misses the target. Jako on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jako walks into a jab. Jako avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Jako slips a straight right by Stevenson. Jako looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Nice jab there from Stevenson. Stevenson scores with a jab to the head.
Stevenson scores with a punch to the head. Stevenson lunges at Jako with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jako's hand. Stevenson jabs Jako right on the nose. Jako blinks but takes it well. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL# Jako pushes Stevenson up against the cage in a clinch. Jako scores with an uppercut up the middle. Stevenson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Stevenson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2# Stevenson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. A big left from Stevenson misses. #T2# Jako misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jako blocks a jab. Stevenson swings widly with a right hand
#CL# and Jako moves into the clinch. Jako lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stevenson backwards. Stevenson wants to get back to striking at distance but Jako won't allow it.
Stevenson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stevenson prevents a body shot from Jako. Stevenson is trying to break the clinch but Jako is controlling him. A short right from Jako. Stevenson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jako misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stevenson is trying to break the clinch but Jako is controlling him. Jako works on Stevenson's body with a couple of short punches. Jako scores with a nice hook to the head. Jako tries to land a knee to the head but Stevenson blocks with his arms.
#BC2# Stevenson breaks from the clinch.
#T3# Jako throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stevenson sees it coming and avoids it easily. Stevenson jabbing away but nothing is landing. Jako avoids the body shot from Stevenson.
Jako is looking to counter punch. Nice shot lands for Stevenson. Jako takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Stevenson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jako tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stevenson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Stevenson misses with an uppercut
#CL# and Jako counters by clinching up. Stevenson is trying to push Jako away but Jako has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2# Stevenson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stevenson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stevenson sizes up Jako with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Jako is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Stevenson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T4# Stevenson misses the jab. Jako lands a head kick!
Stevenson lands with a nice combination. Jako backs away looking to recover. Stevenson takes a shot right to the bread basket. A decent looking cross lands there for Stevenson. Stevenson throws a looping overhand right but Jako ducks down to avoid it. Jako went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Jako is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Jab, jab by Stevenson - just one landing. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Jako ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stevenson moves away. Jako is looking to clinch but Stevenson is avoiding it.
Jako ducks right into an uppercut from Stevenson. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adonis Stevenson 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# Stevenson moves into range and connects with a jab. Nice uppercut lands for Jako. That snapped Stevenson's head back.
Stevenson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jako. The fighters circling - Jako throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Nice jab there from Stevenson. An inside leg kick from Stevenson misses. Stevenson has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Some bone on bone action there as Jako checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. The fighters circle momentarily. Stevenson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Stevenson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jako.
Jako connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Stevenson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL# Jako forces Stevenson back against the cage and clinches. Stevenson wants to break free but Jako has control.
Jako lands on the inside with an uppercut. Stevenson wants to break free but Jako has control.
#T1# Jako misses with some punches.
Jako throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jako tries to land knees in the clinch but Stevenson avoids the damage to the body. Stevenson is trying to break the clinch but Jako is controlling him. Jako tries a knee to the head but Stevenson blocks it.
Jako lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Jako misses with a punch to the body.
Stevenson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2# Stevenson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Jako uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stevenson. Stevenson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jako sees it coming and avoids it easily. Adonis Stevenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Stevenson stalks Jako and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jako's face. Jako staggers backwards, shaken. Jako looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Jako avoids the body shot from Stevenson.
Jako scores with a kick to the midsection. Stevenson throws a lazy right hand but Jako sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2# Stevenson misses with a wild combination.
Stevenson lands a slapping body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. That kick from Jako tenderised Stevenson's leg. Stevenson is trying to keep his angry face on. Stevenson misses with a body shot.
Stevenson throws a leg kick #CL# and Jako counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2# Stevenson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stevenson throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL# and Jako counters by moving into the clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jako. Stevenson is trying to break free.#BC2# Stevenson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stevenson dips to his left and cracks Jako with an uppercut! Adonis Stevenson seems to be getting the better of the standup. Stevenson dips to his left and cracks Jako with an uppercut!#T3# Jako throws a low kick but Stevenson avoids it. Jako bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stevenson's head. Jako slips a jab from Stevenson. Jako seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Decent striking displayed by Stevenson there. Good standup being displayed there by Stevenson as he connects with a hook. Stevenson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jako tries to counter by clinching up but Stevenson breaks away and moves out of range. Nice defenses there by Stevenson. Stevenson misses with a straight right. Nice uppercut lands for Stevenson. That snapped Jako's head back.
Jako moves in looking to clinch but Stevenson pushes him off. Stevenson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. A jab from Stevenson misses. Stevenson looks to land a combination but Jako avoids it well. Jako misses with a hook
and Stevenson counters with a low kick, right behind Jako 's knee. #T4# This has been an exciting period of action! Nice cross by Stevenson. Jako rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Stevenson counter with a right hand. Jako gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stevenson. Jako is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Stevenson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. A kick lands to the mid section there for Jako. Stevenson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Stevenson lands a jab to the nose. Stevenson fails to land with a series of punches.
Jako is looking to counter the offense by Stevenson and move into the clinch. Jako scores with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Jako misses with a hook. Stevenson ducked under it nicely. Stevenson misses with an uppercut. Jako saw that one coming. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adonis Stevenson 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.#R3# Jako tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stevenson was well out of range. Poor timing from Jako. Stevenson cracks Jako with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Stevenson misses with an uppercut
and Jako counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. A looping hook to the body misses from Stevenson. Jako does a little dance to reset his feet. Stevenson misses with a low kick.
Jako seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Stevenson moves out of range of the strikes. Stevenson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jako. Stevenson tries to bum rush Jako with a series of wild strikes but Jako uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Stevenson misses with a right hand and Jako counters with a nice leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jako dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Stevenson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stevenson throws the left hand but Jako avoids the punch easily. Jako scores with a jab. Stevenson with a nice cross.#T1# Jako thows a body kick. Stevenson tries to catch it but that hurt him. Stevenson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Stevenson throws a series of punches but Jako moves out of range. Jako fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stevenson manages to avoid it. An inside leg kick lands from Jako. A solid leg kick lands there for Jako.
#CL# Jako closes the distance and clinches. Stevenson tries to break free but Jako pushes him back against the cage. A nice glancing elbow lands by Jako. #BC2# Stevenson breaks the clinch.
Stevenson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Jako is looking to clinch. Stevenson lands with a right hand. Stevenson sizes up Jako with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2# The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Stevenson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jako manages to avoid it. Jako lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Jako wants to clinch up but Stevenson keeps it at a distance. Stevenson thumps Jako with a low kick. Jako misses the shot to the body. Stevenson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jako appears to be looking for a big counter. Stevenson lands a nice shot that snaps Jako's head back.
Stevenson misses with a body shot
#CL# and Jako counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Nice body punch from Jako - that landed with a thud.
Jako lands an elbow inside that Stevenson shrugs off. #BC2# Stevenson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jako slips a jab from Stevenson. Jako tries a head kick but it misses.
Jako moves in looking to clinch but Stevenson pushes him off.#T3# Stevenson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jako manages to avoid it. A good leg kick by Jako. Jako misses with a body shot.
A jab from Stevenson does it's job there. Jako lands a jab to Stevenson's midsection. Jako throws a hook but Stevenson avoids it easily. Stevenson looks like he wants to counter punch here. Jako takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jako uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stevenson. Nice shot by Jako. Jako moves away from the strike by Stevenson. Jako punishes Stevenson's body with a nice straight punch. A telegraphed right hand from Stevenson misses the target. #CL# Jako forces Stevenson back against the cage and clinches.#T4# A nice glancing elbow lands by Jako. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Stevenson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Jako misses with a short punch on the inside. Jako lands a body shot. Stevenson prevents a body shot from Jako. Jako keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stevenson's efforts to push away. Stevenson tries to break the clinch but Jako is controlling the position. Stevenson prevents a body shot from Jako. Khru Jako has scored more points in the clinch so far. Stevenson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Jako throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jako utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jako. A head punch blocked on the inside by Stevenson. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khru Jako clearly takes that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4# Jako lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Stevenson throws a body punch but Jako moves out of range. Jako tries to clinch but Stevenson is having none of it. Jako tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stevenson was well out of range. Poor timing from Jako. Stevenson swings widly with a right hand
and Jako counters with a thumping low kick. Jako moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Stevenson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#CL# Jako takes the fight into the clinch. Stevenson blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stevenson takes a shot to the head. #BC2# Stevenson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jako lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jako dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stevenson. That did some damage! Jako throws a body shot but no joy. #T1# Stevenson throws a jab when Jako was well out of range. Stevenson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Stevenson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jako misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stevenson.
Stevenson thows a left - swing and a miss! A big right from Stevenson misses. Jako seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Stevenson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Jako scoring well with a low kick there.
Jako defending well as Stevenson loads up on a big left hand. Stevenson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jako. A jab lands there for Stevenson. Stevenson throws out a loose jab but Jako uses good head movement to avoid it. A big right from Jako misses. Stevenson looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2# Both fighters circling a little - Jako finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Stevenson takes a swing at Jako's ribcage but misses. Jako throws a body punch but Stevenson moves out of range. Stevenson connects with a crisp jab. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Stevenson lands a jab to the nose. Jako avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stevenson tests Jako's chin there with a solid looking shot. Jako scores with a punch to the head. Stevenson dips to his left and cracks Jako with an uppercut!#T3# Jako is looking to chop away at Stevenson's legs. Stevenson lands with a good body shot. Stevenson throws a series of punches but Jako avoids them all with ease. Jako with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#CL# Jako gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Stevenson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stevenson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Knees in the clinch landing for Jako.
Still in the clinch, Jako scores with a nice short uppercut. Stevenson is trying to push Jako away but Jako has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Jako throws a head punch that misses. Jako tries to land knees in the clinch but Stevenson avoids the damage to the body. Jako lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stevenson backwards. Jako looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T4# Stevenson tries to circle away but Jako has him pinned against the cage. Stevenson tries to circle away but Jako has him pinned against the cage. Jako tries a body shot but Stevenson blocks it.
Stevenson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nice body punch from Jako. #BC2# Stevenson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stevenson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jako misses with a straight left. Stevenson swats away the attempt to clinch by Jako. Jako on the wrong end of a nice hook. Jako displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stevenson throws out the jab. Jako throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Khru Jako will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R5# Good exchange - Stevenson coming out on top. Stevenson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Jako throws a shot to the body.
Stevenson throws a poor cross that misses
and Stevenson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Jako is looking to clinch but Stevenson is avoiding it.
Jako staying out of range there. A little feinted left hand from Jako on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Stevenson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. A leg kick checked by Stevenson. Jako lands a head shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stevenson swats away the attempt to clinch by Jako. Stevenson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jako fires out a quick counter leg kick but Stevenson just manages to avoid it. Jako takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1# Stevenson slips a jab from Jako. Jako misses with an uppercut. Jako slips under a jab. Jako seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. A telegraphed right hand from Jako misses the target. Stevenson lands the left hand. A cross from Stevenson lands. Jako connects with a crisp jab. Stevenson lands with an uppercut that bounces Jako off the cage and back into range. Stevenson throws a jab but it's blocked by Jako. Good work by Stevenson as he checks the leg kick. Stevenson misses with a series of wild punches.
#T2# Jako lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Stevenson takes one to the chin there. Stevenson thows a left - swing and a miss! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Stevenson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jako cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Jako just misses with a punch to the body.
Stevenson looks like he wants to counter punch here. Nice uppercut there from Stevenson. Stevenson throws a body shot but no joy. Jako is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Stevenson cracks Jako with a good jab. Jako throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jako moves out of range as Stevenson strikes. Stevenson misses with an uppercut. Jako saw that one coming.#T3# Stevenson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. A swing and a miss from Stevenson. An inside leg kick from Jako misses. Stevenson throws a body punch but Jako moves out of range. Stevenson thuds his right hand into Jako's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Jako fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jako.
Stevenson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stevenson getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Some wild striking there from Stevenson.
Jako is looking to counter punch. Stevenson misses with a straight right. A counter left hand to the body from Jako misses its target.#T4# Jako tries to clinch up. Stevenson throws a hook but Jako blocks it. A punch lands to the side of Stevenson 's head but he takes it in his stride. 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! Stevenson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Stevenson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jako's hands.#ROC2#Jako is rocked! Stevenson lands with an uppercut that bounces Jako off the cage and back into range. Oh Jako is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Jako drops his hands momentarily. Stevenson doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Jako staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Jako doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adonis Stevenson! Adonis Stevenson retains his welterweight title! |
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Event:
An old friend for dinner
Date: Aug 29, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A telegraphed right hand from Corll misses the target. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Corll. Stevenson lands with a good body shot. Stevenson takes a swing at Corll's ribcage but misses. A punch combination from Stevenson misses. Corll swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Corll connects with a body shot that sends Stevenson's belly button to the back. Stevenson scores with a one two! Corll had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CL2# Corll gets tackled into the cage by Stevenson. Stevenson maintains the clinch. Corll misses with the head strike.
#BC2# Stevenson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Corll throws a one two combo.
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! Corll ducks under a wild hook from Stevenson. We've been told by Corll's head coaches at Power Plant MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Corll takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Stevenson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Corll tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stevenson was well out of range. Poor timing from Corll. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Corll. Nice body kick there by Corll. Sloppy strikes from Corll. Those never looked like landing. #T1# Corll throws a poor cross that misses
and Stevenson counters with a nice body shot. Stevenson lands with a right hand. Stevenson throws a body punch but Corll moves out of range. Stevenson lands a nice hook to Corll's body. Corll takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Corll doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. A right-left combo lands from Corll. Stevenson lands with a nice body punch. Corll throws the left hand but Stevenson avoids the punch easily. Stevenson throws out a counter right but Corll avoids it with no problem. Stevenson lands a nice hook to Corll's body. Corll takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Stevenson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Corll is breathing heavily. Stevenson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Stevenson lands a leg kick that knocks Corll off balance momentarily. Stevenson blocks a leg kick. Corll misses with a body punch
and Stevenson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Corll thinking. Stevenson tests Corll's chin there with a solid looking shot. Corll misses with a left hand enabling Stevenson to counter with a crisp jab. Stevenson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T2# Stevenson works the jab nicely.#ROC2#Corll is rocked! Stevenson avoids a kick to the body.
Oh Corll is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Stevenson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Corll manages to avoid it. As Stevenson tries to get set, Corll tries to push him back and clinch up but Stevenson manages to avoid the attempt. Stevenson throws a leg kick which misses Corll's front leg but catches the back leg as Corll tries to avoid it. Corll seems to have got his legs back now. Stevenson throws an overhand right that lands on Corll's shoulder, as Corll tries to avoid the shot. Stevenson avoids the head kick by Corll.
Corll takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A shot to the liver by Stevenson. Beautiful body shot. Stevenson digs a good hook to Corll's body.
Corll rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stevenson moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Corll takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Corll gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Stevenson gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adonis Stevenson! Adonis Stevenson is the new welterweight champion! |
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Event:
people die every day
Date: Jul 25, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Stevenson takes a swing at Yung's ribcage but misses. #CL2# Yung gets in close and instigates a clinch. Yung goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD# Stevenson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Yung uses from the top position. Yung wants to control from the top but Stevenson keeps moving. Yung throws a strike but Stevenson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR# A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Yung holds on and takes a little breather. Yung wants to control but Stevenson passes easily into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yung is looking for a sweep. Stevenson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2# Yung is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stevenson pulls his head out easily. Yung keeping control of the position. #T1##SU# Stevenson decides to stand up. #CL# Stevenson clinches. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Yung has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Stevenson prevents a body shot from Yung. Stevenson blocks a body shot from Yung. #BC# Stevenson breaks the clinch.
Yung uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stevenson.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stevenson, as that shot connected.
#TD2# Yung drives through with a takedown into Stevenson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES# Stevenson manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Stevenson wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T2# Yung tries to throw a body punch but Stevenson avoids it by throwing Yung back against the cage. #BC# Stevenson manages to break the clinch.
Stevenson dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Stevenson looks to throw the jab but Yung is out of range. Yung throws a low kick but Stevenson avoids it. Yung shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stevenson defends it nicely. Stevenson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Yung. A quick step to the side and Stevenson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Stevenson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yung. Stevenson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Stevenson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Adonis Stevenson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Yung tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Stevenson defends well and Yung ends up having to push Stevenson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Adonis Stevenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Yung. Stevenson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yung. Stevenson connects with the punch. Stevenson connects with a jab. Stevenson lands a jab to Yung's midsection.#T3# Yung throws a low kick but Stevenson avoids it.#CL2# Yung clinches with his opponent.
Yung trying to stall but Stevenson improves his position.
Yung digs a right hand underneath Stevenson's ribcage. Stevenson let out a lung full of air as it connected. Stevenson tries to break free but Yung pushes him back against the cage. Yung tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC# Stevenson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stevenson jabs Yung right on the nose. Yung blinks but takes it well. Stevenson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Yung darts in looking for a takedown but Stevenson gets double underhooks and turns Yung into the cage. Stevenson misses with an uppercut
and Yung counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Stevenson throws a shot from downtown. Yung moves away and avoids it. A looping hook to the body misses from Stevenson. Yung does a little dance to reset his feet. Yung with the counter takedown but Stevenson avoids it easily. Stevenson scores with a punch to the head.#TD2# Yung scores with a takedown into Stevenson's guard.#ES# Stevenson pushes Yung off and gets back to his feet.
#T4# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. An inside leg kick lands from Stevenson. Yung tries for a takedown but Stevenson circles away easily and Stevenson counters with a lovely straight right hand! Stevenson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yung. Yung obviously looking to wear him down.
Yung gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Stevenson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Yung throws a leg kick that is checked and Stevenson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Yung wants to clinch. Yung tries to clinch there but Stevenson circles away.
Yung checks a leg kick. Stevenson checks the leg kick.#KD# Oooooh!!! Stevenson has knocked Yung down with a huge combo! Stevenson steps away and waves a wobbly Yung back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Yung is rocked! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adonis Stevenson dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Stevenson avoids the body shot from Yung.
Yung tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #KD# Stevenson lands a big uppercut and Yung crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Yung looks OK. Stevenson waves Yung back to his feet! Yung is still on wobbly legs! Can Stevenson finish him? Stevenson moves in close and cracks Yung with a massive right hand! Yung, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Stevenson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adonis Stevenson! |
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Event:
1-quest for limits
Date: Jun 27, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Corll thows a left - swing and a miss! Corll pushes Stevenson away with a front kick. Stevenson scores with a jab. Corll acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Corll scores with a jab to the body. A big right from Stevenson misses. Stevenson throws a right and a left that both miss. Corll throws a hook to the side of Stevenson's head but Stevenson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Corll fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stevenson manages to avoid it. Corll misses with a kick to the body.
Corll misses with a looping left. Stevenson ducks under a wild hook from Corll. Stevenson lands a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Corll swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stevenson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Corll jabbing away but nothing is landing. Stevenson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rickys House in the buildup to the fight. Corll throws a sloppy body shot
and Stevenson counters with a stiff right hand. Stevenson swings for the body but Corll moves out of range.
Stevenson scoring well with a low kick there.
#T1# Stevenson misses the shot to the body. Corll lands an overhand right. Corll throws a push kick but Stevenson slaps the foot to one side. It looked like Stevenson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Corll. Stevenson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Stevenson scores with a jab. Corll ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stevenson moves away. Stevenson moves out of range of the body kick. Stevenson lands a nice shot to the body.
No joy there for Corll, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stevenson just misses with a punch to the body.
Good leg kick by Stevenson. Corll uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stevenson. Corll tries to counter by closing the distance. Corll takes a swing at Stevenson's ribcage but misses. Stevenson throws a leg kick but Corll checks it. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stevenson. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Stevenson thuds a left hand into Corll's body. Stevenson swings for the body but Corll moves out of range.
#T2# Stevenson misses with a hook. Stevenson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stevenson is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Corll like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Corll from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adonis Stevenson! |
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Event:
PFC 176 Asham vs Steve
Date: May 09, 2020 |
#R1# Stevenson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Raske circles away quickly and effectively. Raske 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. Stevenson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT# It looks like Thomas Raske has been cut. Raske fails with a takedown attempt. Thomas Raske seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A good leg kick by Raske. We've been told by Stevenson's head coaches at Rickys House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. A combination from Stevenson does no damage. Stevenson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Raske counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Stevenson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Raske wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Raske scores with a punch to the head. Raske misses with a wild body shot. Raske cracks Stevenson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Raske lands a slapping body shot.
A good leg kick by Stevenson. Stevenson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Raske feints a counter leg kick. Raske tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stevenson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1# Stevenson looks to score with a jab to the body but Raske is just out of range. A bone on bone clash there as Stevenson blocks the leg kick.
Raske fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stevenson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#TD2# Raske scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB2# Raske looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2# Raske swings around for an armbar but Stevenson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Raske's guard.#SUB2# Raske looking for a triangle here. Stevenson is fighting it but it looks tight! Raske pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Stevenson is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Thomas Raske! In his post fight interview, Thomas Raske started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
PFC 167 Arendse vs Bathory
Date: Apr 04, 2020 |
#R1# Strauss has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stevenson finds it's way round the side to connect with Strauss's head. Adonis Stevenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Stevenson scores with a hook to the body. Strauss takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Stevenson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2# It looks like Wilhelm Strauss has been cut. Stevenson throws a sloppy head kick and Strauss moves out of range easily. Stevenson misses with a low kick. Stevenson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Strauss. Strauss blocks a jab. Stevenson throws a looping overhand right but Strauss ducks down to avoid it. #CL# Strauss moves into the clinch successfully.
Strauss can't find room to land a body shot as Stevenson controls the action.
Strauss throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. A head punch blocked on the inside by Stevenson. Stevenson struggles to land a body shot inside as Strauss controls his hands.
#BC2# Stevenson breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Stevenson looks to score with a jab to the body but Strauss is just out of range. Stevenson moves out of range as Strauss strikes. Stevenson misses the shot to the body. #T1# Stevenson throws a sloppy head kick and Strauss moves out of range easily. As Stevenson tries to get set, Strauss tries to push him back and clinch up but Stevenson manages to avoid the attempt. Stevenson scores with a shot to the body.
Stevenson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Stevenson looks for the body kick but Strauss saw that one coming. Strauss rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stevenson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Stevenson lands a nice shot that snaps Strauss's head back.
Strauss takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Stevenson connects with a high kick. Stevenson with a body punch. A glancing blow. Stevenson lands with a shot to the body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Strauss checks a leg kick. Stevenson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Stevenson. Strauss swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Strauss throws out a powerful jab.#T2# Strauss fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Strauss misses with a low kick. Strauss blocks a head kick by Stevenson.
Stevenson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Stevenson lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body kick there by Stevenson. Stevenson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. A decent looking cross lands there for Strauss. A looping hook to the body misses from Stevenson. Strauss does a little dance to reset his feet. Stevenson throws a looping overhand right but Strauss ducks down to avoid it. #CL# Strauss closes the distance and pushes Stevenson back into the cage. A hook to the body from Strauss.
Stevenson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Stevenson lands with a light punch inside. #T3# Stevenson blocking some punches.
A short right from Strauss. Strauss throws a punch but it's blocked by Stevenson. Strauss misses with a punch on the inside.
Stevenson lands a nice uppercut. Strauss tries to work over Stevenson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Strauss tries a body shot but Stevenson blocks it.
Stevenson leaning against his opponent.
Strauss throws a head punch that misses. Strauss prevents a body shot from Stevenson. #BC2# Stevenson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stevenson connects with a high kick. A shot to the liver by Strauss. Beautiful body shot. Stevenson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strauss. Strauss connects with a jab. Stevenson throws a low kick, looking for Strauss's leg but Strauss calmly moves out of range. Stevenson misses the jab.#T4# Stevenson with a body punch. A glancing blow. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Stevenson lands with a kick to the temple. Strauss shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Strauss is looking to land body kicks. Nice defenses there by Stevenson. Stevenson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Strauss in his tracks. Stevenson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Strauss has time to react. Stevenson throws a body shot but no joy. Stevenson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Strauss counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Stevenson throws a right hand that Strauss ducks under and follows up with a left that Strauss also avoids with ease. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Strauss blocks a jab. Strauss uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stevenson.
Strauss is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Stevenson. Strauss walks into a jab. Stevenson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strauss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adonis Stevenson dominated that round. The cut man is working on Wilhelm Strauss's cut. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Strauss lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Wilhelm Strauss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Stevenson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Stevenson lands a head kick!
Strauss blocks a head kick by Stevenson.
Strauss swings for the body but Stevenson moves out of range.
Stevenson throws a hook to the side of Strauss's head but Strauss sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Strauss swings for the body but Stevenson moves out of range.
Strauss displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stevenson throws out the jab. Strauss is looking to counter the offense by Stevenson and move into the clinch. Stevenson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Stevenson dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Strauss tries to clinch up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice uppercut lands for Stevenson. That snapped Strauss's head back.
Stevenson lands with a nice body punch. Stevenson scores with a jab.#CUT2# Wilhelm Strauss's cut is getting worse. This has been an exciting period of action! Nice shot by Strauss.#T1# A telegraphed right hand from Strauss misses the target. Strauss keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stevenson. Strauss slips under a jab. It looked like Strauss was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Stevenson. Stevenson fakes the leg kick and cracks Strauss in the body. A jab from Strauss does it's job there. Strauss swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stevenson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Strauss needs to keep his hands up - Stevenson had a free shot at his head there. Stevenson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Strauss wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Good work by Strauss as he checks the leg kick. Strauss throwing a counter right hand but Stevenson manages to avoid it. Stevenson throws a sloppy head kick and Strauss moves out of range easily. Stevenson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Strauss counters with a nice body shot. Stevenson misses with a double jab
and Strauss counters with a right hand to the body. Stevenson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2# Strauss lands with a cross. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Strauss throws a sloppy head kick and Stevenson moves out of range easily. Strauss tries to clinch there but Stevenson circles away.
Stevenson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Strauss. Strauss circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Strauss throws a combination that misses and Strauss takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Strauss has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stevenson. Stevenson scores with the left hand. Strauss knows he should have avoided that one. #CL2# Stevenson gets in close and instigates a clinch. Still in the clinch, Strauss scores with a nice short uppercut. Strauss misses with a hook from the clinch. A head punch on the inside from Strauss fails to land. Stevenson is trying to break the clinch but Strauss is controlling him. Strauss has a couple of punches blocked by Stevenson.
#T3# Strauss's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Wilhelm Strauss has scored more points in the clinch so far. A short right from Strauss on the inside. #BC2# Stevenson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Strauss lunges at Stevenson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stevenson's hand. Stevenson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stevenson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Stevenson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Stevenson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Strauss wants to clinch but Stevenson slips to the side and Stevenson counters with a head kick. That will keep Strauss thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Stevenson throws out a powerful jab. Adonis Stevenson seems to be getting the better of the standup. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Stevenson fails to land with a series of punches.
Donk. Strauss catches Stevenson right on the button with a cross. Strauss misses the shot to the body. Stevenson throws a head kick that Strauss semi-blocks.
#T4# Stevenson dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Stevenson swinging wildly here.
Stevenson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Strauss on the side of the head. Strauss tries to clinch up. Stevenson misses the shot to the body. Good exchange - Stevenson coming out on top. Strauss looks to land a body kick but Stevenson moved away. Stevenson misses with a hook. Strauss wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A looping hook to the body misses from Stevenson. Strauss does a little dance to reset his feet. It looked like Strauss wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. A looping hook to the body misses from Stevenson. Strauss does a little dance to reset his feet. Strauss seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adonis Stevenson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Wilhelm Strauss's cut. That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Strauss lands with a straight right. Stevenson didn't see that one coming. Stevenson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Stevenson slips under a jab. Strauss throws a hook but Stevenson avoids it easily. Stevenson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Stevenson scores with a body shot.
Stevenson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Stevenson cracks a nice hook into Strauss's ribs. Stevenson throws a body punch but Strauss moves out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stevenson lands a head kick!
Stevenson is looking to land body kicks. Strauss cracks Stevenson with an open hand slap. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A swing and a miss from Stevenson.#T1# Stevenson dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Stevenson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Strauss counters with a stiff right hand. Strauss takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CUT2# Wilhelm Strauss's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Strauss moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Strauss misses with an uppercut. #CL# Strauss has Stevenson up against the cage in a clinch.
Stevenson tries to work over Strauss's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Strauss lands a left hand.
Strauss throws a punch but it's blocked by Stevenson. #BC2# Stevenson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stevenson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Stevenson is looking to land body kicks. Strauss's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stevenson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Strauss scrambles back to his feet.#T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Stevenson misses with a wild body shot. Strauss blocks a head kick by Stevenson.
Stevenson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Stevenson scores with a hook to the body. Strauss takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Stevenson tries a head kick but it misses.
Stevenson misses with a lunging right hand
#KD# and Strauss counters with a nice right hand that sends Stevenson toppling to the canvas! Stevenson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Strauss finish him?!#ROC# Stevenson is rocked! Strauss misses with a right hand and Stevenson counters with a straight right hand. Stevenson is still on wobbly legs! Can Strauss finish him? Stevenson connects with an inside leg kick. Stevenson seems to have recovered his senses.#KD# Strauss cracks Stevenson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Stevenson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Strauss finish him?
Strauss scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Stevenson scores with a jab to the jaw. Strauss wants to clinch up but Stevenson keeps it at a distance. Stevenson misses with a wild combination.
#T3# A shot to the liver by Stevenson. Beautiful body shot. Stevenson throws a head kick but Strauss moves out of range.
As Stevenson looks to move away, Strauss throws a big counter combo but Stevenson just gets out of the way. Strauss punishes Stevenson's body with a nice straight punch. A jab from Strauss misses. Adonis Stevenson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Stevenson throws a leg kick and Strauss counters with a crisp right that sends Stevenson to the canvas! Strauss follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wilhelm Strauss! Wilhelm Strauss decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
PFC 160 Kagonbo vs Alzado
Date: Mar 01, 2020 |
#R1# Justis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Justis lands a jab to Stevenson's midsection. A shot to the body from Justis misses and Stevenson counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Justis with a nice cross. Stevenson digs a good body shot into Justis's ribs. A big left from Stevenson misses. #TD# Stevenson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Justis to score an easy takedown into full guard. Stevenson tries to land a sweep but no joy. Justis wants to control from the top but Stevenson keeps moving. Justis wants to pass the guard but Stevenson is keeping the position. Stevenson keeping moving, preventing Justis from controlling successfully. #T1# Justis looking to sit in guard and control but Stevenson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# Justis looking to control.
Stevenson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Justis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stevenson told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#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. Justis looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Stevenson won't allow Justis to get back to his feet. Stevenson throwing strikes from guard but Justis blocks nicely. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Justis pulls Stevenson in close to his closed guard and prevents Stevenson from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3# Stevenson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A left lands for Stevenson.#TD# Justis throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Stevenson was covering up waiting for the punch and Justis finishes the takedown easily into guard. Justis wants to control from the top but Stevenson keeps moving. Justis controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4# Justis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stevenson swivels though and keeps the full guard. Justis is working hard here to advance position. Justis controls from within his opponent's guard. Justis trying to control the position from guard on top but Stevenson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Adonis Stevenson will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Stevenson throws a body punch but Justis moves out of range. Stevenson throws a looping overhand right but Justis ducks down to avoid it. Stevenson throws a body punch but Justis moves out of range. Jab by Justis. Justis jabs Stevenson right on the nose. Stevenson blinks but takes it well. Stevenson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Justis rather than just go for the knockout. Justis just misses with a punch to the body.
Justis shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Stevenson looks to land a left hand but Justis moved out of range nicely. Stevenson scores with a hook to the body. Justis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Logan Justis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Stevenson scores with a jab. Stevenson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Justis. Justis circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Stevenson misses with a looping left. Stevenson swings widly with a right hand
and Justis counters with a nice body shot. Justis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stevenson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. This has been an exciting period of action! Justis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stevenson momentarily.
Justis slips under a jab from Stevenson. Stevenson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Stevenson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#TD# Justis closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Stevenson did well to prevent Justis getting side control. Stevenson is refusing to be controlled, as Justis sits in half guard. #T1##SU# Justis postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Stevenson to stand up. Stevenson misses with a looping right. Stevenson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Justis moves away. Stevenson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Justis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Adonis Stevenson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Justis misses with a hook. Justis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some wild striking there from Justis.
Justis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stevenson's head. Nice body kick from Justis. Stevenson staying out of range there. Stevenson takes a swing at Justis's ribcage but misses. Justis shoots in but no luck this time. A countering left hand to the body from Stevenson misses. Justis is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T2# Stevenson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Justis is looking to counter punch. Justis ducks under a wild hook from Stevenson. Stevenson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stevenson throws a hook but Justis avoids it easily. A head kick misses from Justis. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Justis staying out of range there. Stevenson just misses with a punch to the body.
Justis tried to counter with a leg kick but Stevenson avoided it. A shot to the body from Justis misses and Stevenson counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Justis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Stevenson wants to slow Justis down by chopping away at his legs. Adonis Stevenson seems to be getting the better of the standup. Stevenson misses with a wild body shot. Stevenson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Justis. Justis throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Justis throws a solid leg kick but Stevenson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Justis. Justis thuds his right hand into Stevenson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Stevenson throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Stevenson tries a low kick but Justis avoids it.#T3# Justis darts in looking for a takedown but Stevenson gets double underhooks and turns Justis into the cage. Stevenson throws out a counter right but Justis avoids it with no problem. Stevenson slips under a jab. Stevenson is looking to slow Justis down with leg kicks. Stevenson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. Stevenson avoids the head kick by Justis.
Justis misses with a lunging right hand
and Stevenson counters with a nice uppercut. Justis takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Justis.
Stevenson throws out a loose jab but Justis uses good head movement to avoid it. A nice inside leg kick there by Stevenson. That's going to slow Justis down. Stevenson swats away the attempt to clinch by Justis. Stevenson fails to land with a series of punches.
Justis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stevenson. Justis lands a nice shot that snaps Stevenson's head back.
Stevenson cracks Justis with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2# Stevenson moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2# Stevenson breaks from the clinch.
Justis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stevenson has time to react.#T4# Stevenson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Stevenson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Justis.
Stevenson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Justis pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Stevenson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Justis back to the cage. Stevenson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2# It looks like Logan Justis has been cut. Justis connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stevenson's hands. Stevenson moves out of range as Justis strikes. A combination from Justis does no damage. Nice shot lands for Justis. Stevenson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Justis cracks Stevenson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Stevenson moves away from the strike by Justis. Justis throws a front kick that sends Stevenson stumbling back into the cage. A jab lands there for Stevenson. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Justis avoids the head kick by Stevenson.
Stevenson takes one to the side of the head.
Stevenson walks into a left hand. Justis has been working on his balance at Far-Q Fight Club, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Stevenson. Stevenson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Adonis Stevenson will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Logan Justis's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R3# A nice inside leg kick there by Justis. That's going to slow Stevenson down. Stevenson throws a head kick that half lands.
Stevenson throws a leg kick but Justis checks it. Stevenson throws a head kick but Justis moves out of range.
Stevenson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Justis. Justis misses with a low kick.
Stevenson throws a jab when Justis was well out of range. Stevenson thows a left - swing and a miss! Stevenson cracks Justis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Justis throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Stevenson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Stevenson lands with a good body shot. Stevenson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Justis checks it well. Stevenson misses with a body shot.
Justis appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Justis throws a shot from downtown. Stevenson moves away and avoids it. A slow jab from Stevenson misses its intended target. Justis is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Justis uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1# Stevenson is looking to land body kicks. Stevenson thumps Justis with a low kick. Justis cracks Stevenson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Justis attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Justis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Stevenson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Justis lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Stevenson defending well as Justis loads up on a big left hand. Stevenson misses with a head kick.
Stevenson takes one to the side of the head.
Justis slips under a jab from Stevenson. Stevenson ducks under a wild hook from Justis. Justis swings for the body but Stevenson moves out of range.
Stevenson takes a swing at Justis's ribcage but misses. Justis looks to land a right hand but Stevenson moved out of range. Stevenson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Justis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Stevenson looks to land a body kick but Justis moved away. Justis misses with a body shot.
Stevenson wants to slow Justis down by chopping away at his legs. Justis has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Justis there as he acknowledges the shot. Stevenson wants to slow Justis down by chopping away at his legs. #CL# Justis moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC# Justis manages to break the clinch.
Stevenson throws a looping overhand right but Justis ducks down to avoid it. Justis throws a body shot but no joy. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Justis, as that shot connected.
Stevenson moves away from the strike by Justis. Stevenson ducks under a wild hook from Justis. Justis lands an overhand right. Logan Justis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Stevenson looks for the body kick but Justis saw that one coming. Stevenson throws a hook but Justis blocks it. Justis throws a lazy right hand but Stevenson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Stevenson cracks Justis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T3# Justis looks to throw the jab but Stevenson is out of range. Stevenson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Justis throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Stevenson's head. Justis scores with a kick to the midsection. Stevenson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Justis. That did some damage! Justis lands with a right hand. Stevenson staying out of range there. Stevenson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Justis shoots for a double leg takedown but Stevenson sprawls well. He's pushed Justis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Adonis Stevenson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Justis moves away from the strike by Stevenson. Justis throws a sloppy head kick and Stevenson moves out of range easily. Stevenson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Stevenson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stevenson. Stevenson throws a nice looking combination but Justis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Justis fails with the takedown and Stevenson counters with a lovely shot to the body. Stevenson tries to bum rush Justis with a series of wild strikes but Justis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Stevenson throws a head kick but Justis moves out of range.
Stevenson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stevenson wants it to stay on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Logan Justis. That's going to take a lot out of him. Stevenson just misses with a punch to the body.
Justis staying out of range there. Justis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Jab from Stevenson. Stevenson misses with a body kick. Justis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stevenson. Stevenson obviously looking to wear him down.
Stevenson sizes up Justis with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Justis tries for a takedown but Stevenson circles away easily and Stevenson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Justis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Justis pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Stevenson defending well as Justis loads up on a big left hand. Justis throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Stevenson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Justis connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stevenson scrambles back to his feet. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Stevenson lands a jab to the head.
A shot to the liver by Stevenson. Beautiful body shot.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Adonis Stevenson. I've got Stevenson 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30 Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:30 Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Adonis Stevenson!
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Event:
PFC 152 Aiken vs Yoshida
Date: Jan 25, 2020 |
#R1# Stevenson throws a body shot but no joy. Van Veen throws a solid leg kick but Stevenson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Van Veen. Van Veen has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Stevenson slips a straight right by Van Veen. Van Veen scores with a spinning back kick! Stevenson looks to land a body kick but Van Veen moved away. Stevenson misses with a series of wild punches.
Stevenson checks a leg kick nicely. Van Veen walks into a left hand. Van Veen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Stevenson looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Veen is just out of range. Stevenson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Stevenson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Veen manages to avoid it. Stevenson throws a hook to the side of Van Veen's head but Van Veen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Stevenson staying out of range there. Van Veen looks to score with a jab to the body but Stevenson is just out of range. Stevenson looks to land a left hand but Van Veen moved out of range nicely. We've been told by Stevenson's head coaches at Rickys House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Stevenson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Van Veen slips under a jab from Stevenson. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Stevenson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Van Veen moves away from the strike by Stevenson. #T1# Stevenson misses with a head kick.
Stevenson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Veen was well out of range. Poor timing from Stevenson. A decent looking cross lands there for Stevenson. Stevenson takes a body punch but keeps moving. Stevenson throws a series of punches but Van Veen moves out of range. Stevenson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Veen. Van Veen lands with a kick to the ribs.
Stevenson misses the shot to the body. Stevenson tries to bum rush Van Veen with a series of wild strikes but Van Veen uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Stevenson throws an overhand right that lands on Van Veen's shoulder, as Van Veen tries to avoid the shot. A head kick misses from Stevenson. Van Veen tries to land a body kick and Stevenson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Stevenson connects with a body shot that sends Van Veen's belly button to the back. Van Veen throws a nice head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Van Veen connects with a single shot there. Stevenson throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Van Veen lands with a good body shot. Van Veen ducks under a wild hook from Stevenson. Van Veen connects with a nice looking jab.
#T2# Van Veen throws a hook but Stevenson blocks it. Van Veen just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromStevenson. Stevenson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Van Veen. Van Veen blocks a head kick by Stevenson.
Van Veen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Van Veen swings for the body but Stevenson moves out of range.
Van Veen connects with a jab. The fighters circling - Van Veen throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Van Veen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stevenson throws a right hand that Van Veen ducks under and follows up with a left that Van Veen also avoids with ease. Stevenson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Van Veen lands a really nice looking cross but Stevenson seems unphased.
Van Veen blocks a jab. Van Veen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Stevenson with a body shot. Van Veen scores with a nice strike. Stevenson looks to throw the jab but Van Veen is out of range. Van Veen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Van Veen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ludo Van Veen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Stevenson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Stevenson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Van Veen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Van Veen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Stevenson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Stevenson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T3# Stevenson misses with a two punch combination.
Stevenson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Van Veen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. A chopping leg kick lands by Van Veen. Van Veen lands a right hook to the body.
Van Veen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Van Veen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Stevenson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Veen throws out a loose jab but Stevenson uses good head movement to avoid it. Stevenson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Van Veen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Stevenson. Nice shot lands for Van Veen. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Van Veen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Stevenson ducks under a wild hook from Van Veen. Van Veen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Stevenson takes a step back to recover. A jab lands there for Stevenson. A jab from Van Veen misses. Van Veen stuns Stevenson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T4# Stevenson scores with a nice head shot. A looping hook to the body misses from Van Veen. Stevenson does a little dance to reset his feet. Stevenson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stevenson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Stevenson misses with a straight right. Stevenson tries to close the distance and clinch but Van Veen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Van Veen connects with an inside leg kick. Van Veen avoids the body shot from Stevenson.
Stevenson misses with a low kick. Stevenson ducks under a wild hook from Van Veen. Stevenson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. A slow jab from Stevenson misses its intended target. Stevenson tries to land a leg kick but Van Veen saw it coming and moves away.
Van Veen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Van Veen misses with a hook. Stevenson ducked under it nicely. Van Veen takes a swing at Stevenson's ribcage but misses. Stevenson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Van Veen avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Stevenson scores with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ludo Van Veen will probably get the nod. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# Van Veen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Stevenson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. A nice leg kick lands there from Van Veen. A telegraphed right hand from Stevenson misses the target. Stevenson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Van Veen. Sloppy strikes from Stevenson. Those never looked like landing. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Van Veen in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. Van Veen scores with a kick to the body.
#CL2# Stevenson gets tackled into the cage by Van Veen. Van Veen maintains the clinch. Van Veen misses with a punch to the body.
Van Veen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Veen pushes Stevenson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC# Stevenson manages to break the clinch.
Stevenson looks to throw the jab but Van Veen is out of range. Stevenson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Van Veen throws a hook but Stevenson blocks it. Stevenson throwing a counter right hand but Van Veen manages to avoid it. Van Veen connects with a solid leg kick. 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! Van Veen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Stevenson just misses with a punch to the body.
Stevenson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T1# Stevenson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Van Veen. Van Veen lands with a good body shot. Stevenson ducks under a wild hook from Van Veen. Van Veen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stevenson moves away. Van Veen looks to land a right hand but Stevenson moved out of range. Van Veen has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Stevenson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Veen.
Stevenson thows a left - swing and a miss! Stevenson ducks right into an uppercut from Van Veen. Stevenson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Stevenson ducks under a wild hook from Van Veen. Stevenson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Van Veen looks to land a right hand but Stevenson moved out of range. Stevenson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Stevenson misses with a body shot.
Stevenson jabbing away but nothing is landing. Van Veen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Stevenson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Van Veen. Van Veen moves away from the strike by Stevenson. Van Veen swings widly with a right hand
and Stevenson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Stevenson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Veen manages to avoid it. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A jab from Stevenson finds it's way through Van Veen's defenses. #T2# Van Veen moves away from the strike by Stevenson. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Van Veen lands a right hook to the body.
Van Veen blocks a leg kick. Van Veen slips a straight right by Stevenson. Van Veen cracks Stevenson with a right hand to the side of the head. A chopping leg kick lands by Van Veen. Stevenson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Van Veen lands a lovely overhand right. Van Veen moves out of range as Stevenson strikes. Van Veen scores with a jab. Van Veen misses with a looping left. Stevenson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Van Veen at a distance.
Van Veen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stevenson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Veen. Stevenson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Van Veen digs a good hook to Stevenson's body.
Ludo Van Veen seems to be getting the better of the standup. A looping hook to the body misses from Stevenson. Van Veen does a little dance to reset his feet. A big left from Van Veen misses. #T3# Stevenson avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Stevenson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Van Veen throws a hook but Stevenson blocks it. Stevenson scores with a head kick. Van Veen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Stevenson thows a left - swing and a miss! Van Veen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Van Veen lands with a nice body punch. Van Veen misses the shot to the body. Van Veen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Van Veen jabs at Stevenson's body. Van Veen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stevenson moves away. Van Veen misses with a hook
and Stevenson counters with a left and a right that stings Van Veen. Stevenson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Van Veen connects with a body shot that sends Stevenson's belly button to the back. Van Veen looks to land a body kick but Stevenson moved away. Van Veen misses with a body shot.
Van Veen lands a jab to Stevenson's midsection. Stevenson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Veen.#T4# Stevenson misses with a body shot
and Van Veen counters with a lovely shot to the body. No joy there for Stevenson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Van Veen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Stevenson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Veen.
Van Veen scores with a nice head shot. Stevenson throws a leg kick but Van Veen moved away. And Van Veen responds with a good body kick, but Stevenson manages to step out the way in time. Van Veen pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Stevenson avoids the body shot from Van Veen.
Van Veen cracks Stevenson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Van Veen avoids the head kick by Stevenson.
Van Veen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stevenson doesn't seem bothered though. Stevenson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Van Veen misses its intended target. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Van Veen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Van Veen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stevenson. Van Veen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stevenson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Van Veen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ludo Van Veen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3# A looping hook to the body misses from Stevenson. Van Veen does a little dance to reset his feet. Stevenson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Van Veen misses with a straight right. Stevenson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Van Veen throws a body shot but no joy. Stevenson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Van Veen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. A left and a right from Van Veen both land. Nice combination. Stevenson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Van Veen. Stevenson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stevenson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Van Veen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stevenson scrambles back to his feet. Stevenson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Van Veen looks to throw the jab but Stevenson is out of range. Stevenson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Stevenson avoids a kick to the body.
Stevenson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Stevenson takes one on the button. This has been an exciting period of action! Van Veen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Stevenson throws a shot from downtown. Van Veen moves away and avoids it. An inside leg kick from Stevenson misses. #T1# Van Veen misses with a jab to the body
and Stevenson counters with a lovely straight right hand! Van Veen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stevenson. Van Veen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stevenson doesn't seem bothered though. Stevenson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Stevenson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Veen. Van Veen slips a jab from Stevenson. Van Veen blocks a head kick by Stevenson.
Stevenson misses the shot to the body. Nice defenses there by Stevenson. Van Veen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stevenson sees it coming and avoids it easily. Van Veen lands a nice hook to Stevenson's body. Stevenson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Van Veen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Stevenson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Stevenson misses with a straight left. Stevenson throws a nice inside leg kick. Van Veen throws a body shot but no joy. Stevenson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Van Veen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stevenson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Van Veen moves into range and connects with a jab. Adonis Stevenson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Stevenson misses with a body kick. Van Veen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stevenson at a distance.
Van Veen takes a kick to the side of the head. Nice straight punches there by Stevenson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stevenson. Stevenson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Van Veen's corner calls for a 1-2. Van Veen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Stevenson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Veen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Van Veen cracks Stevenson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Van Veen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Van Veen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Van Veen dips to his left and cracks Stevenson with an uppercut! Stevenson misses with a low kick. Van Veen lands with a slapping head kick. Stevenson swings for the body but Van Veen moves out of range.
Stevenson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Stevenson lands a nice shot to the body.
Stevenson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Veen moves away.#T3# Van Veen ducks down and throws a hook to the body. A nice leg kick lands there from Stevenson. The crowd cheers as Van Veen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stevenson doesn't seem phased though. Van Veen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stevenson under the eye. Van Veen avoids the head kick by Stevenson.
Van Veen scores with a leg kick.
Good work by Van Veen as he checks the leg kick. Stevenson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Stevenson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stevenson throws a shot from downtown. Van Veen moves away and avoids it. Stevenson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Stevenson slips under a jab. Stevenson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Stevenson moves out of range of the body kick from Van Veen.
Stevenson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Van Veen with a nice cross. Stevenson misses with a wild body shot. #T4# Van Veen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Van Veen misses with a hook. Stevenson ducked under it nicely. Van Veen avoids the body shot from Stevenson.
Van Veen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stevenson.
Van Veen lands with a right hand. Van Veen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stevenson. That did some damage! Stevenson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Van Veen looks like he wants to counter punch here. Stevenson walks into a stiff left hand from Van Veen. Van Veen throws a nice outside leg kick. Van Veen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Van Veen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Van Veen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Stevenson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stevenson avoids the head kick by Van Veen.
Stevenson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Van Veen misses with a wild body shot. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Van Veen.
And that's the end of the fight! Ludo Van Veen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Van Veen 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30 Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30 Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ludo Van Veen! Ludo Van Veen took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Reaper Combatwear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
PFC 145 Grabber vs Perera
Date: Dec 21, 2019 |
#R1# Stevenson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Schultz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stevenson as he avoids it easily. Schultz fails with the takedown. Stevenson is looking to counter punch. Schultz moves to clinch but Stevenson breaks away and Stevenson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#TD2# A momentary lapse in concentration from Stevenson enables Schultz to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Stevenson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Schultz cracks Stevenson with a solid left hand. Schultz stopping the sweep attempt from Stevenson. Schultz is looking to work some ground and pound but Stevenson has wrist control. Schultz with a flurry of punches that miss. Schultz scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Schultz throwing strikes from guard but Stevenson blocks nicely. Stevenson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Schultz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Stevenson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1# Schultz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Schultz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Schultz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2# Schultz scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Schultz lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Schultz working the ground and pound. Stevenson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Schultz lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Schultz misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Schultz throwing strikes but Stevenson manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! Stevenson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. Schultz is trying to improve his position.#T2# Stevenson tries to stand but Schultz is controlling his head. Schultz struggling a bit here. Schultz wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T3# Schultz is trying to escape the position but Stevenson is controlling the position. Stevenson is looking to take a break and control but Schultz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Stevenson laying and praying for a moment but Schultz takes advantage and regains half guard. Stevenson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Stevenson stops Schultz from getting back to his feet.
Stevenson controlling the action here. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Schultz looks like he's trying to stand up.
#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dutch Schultz dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Schultz plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Stevenson punishes Schultz's body with a nice straight punch. Schultz has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Stevenson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Schultz. That one must have hurt. Stevenson thows a left - swing and a miss! Schultz looks to land a combination but Stevenson avoids it well. #CL2# Schultz clinches up with Stevenson and pushes him back against the cage. Stevenson pushes Schultz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Schultz misses with a short punch on the inside. Schultz throws a punch but it's blocked by Stevenson. Schultz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stevenson lands an uppercut. Stevenson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC# Stevenson breaks the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Stevenson keeps the fight on the outside. Stevenson wants to land a leg kick but Schultz is out of range. Stevenson dips to his left and cracks Schultz with an uppercut! Stevenson moves out of range as Schultz strikes.#TD2# Schultz decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T1# Stevenson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Schultz. Stevenson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Schultz. Schultz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Schultz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stevenson's head. Schultz thows a huge punch but Stevenson dodges it nicely.
Stevenson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Schultz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Schultz throws a strike but Stevenson avoids it easily and moves to full guard. Schultz with a flurry of punches that miss. Schultz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Schultz throws an elbow that misses. Stevenson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Schultz's guard. Nice move by Stevenson!#REVR# Stevenson controls from within his opponent's guard. Dutch Schultz has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2# Schultz wants to sweep but no luck. Schultz trying to keep a closed guard but Stevenson is proving a slippery customer.
#T3# Schultz wants to get back to his feet but Stevenson is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Stevenson wants to pass the guard but Schultz is keeping the position. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Schultz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stevenson swivels and escapes. Schultz throws a sloppy head kick and Stevenson moves out of range easily. Stevenson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T4# Stevenson looks to land a left hand but Schultz moved out of range nicely. Adonis Stevenson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Stevenson connects with a solid leg kick. Schultz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stevenson. Dutch Schultz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Schultz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stevenson. Stevenson circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Schultz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stevenson. An inside leg kick lands from Stevenson. Stevenson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Stevenson tries to land a leg kick but Schultz saw it coming and moves away.
Nice body punch from Schultz. Schultz tries to clinch up and Stevenson counters with a head kick. That will keep Schultz thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Schultz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stevenson paws at him with a jab and circles away. Schultz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stevenson swivels and escapes. Schultz throws a series of punches but Stevenson avoids them all with ease. Stevenson just misses with a punch to the body.
Despite the aggression on Schultz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Adonis Stevenson will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# Stevenson misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Schultz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Schultz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stevenson circles away quickly and effectively. Schultz slips under a jab from Stevenson. Stevenson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Stevenson tries a low kick but Schultz avoids it. Stevenson scores with a head kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Schultz finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Stevenson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Stevenson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Schultz. Stevenson throws a leg kick but Schultz checks it. Schultz avoids the head kick by Stevenson.
Stevenson throws a head kick but Schultz moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Schultz misses the shot to the body. A good leg kick by Schultz. #CL2# Schultz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Stevenson scores with an uppercut up the middle. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Stevenson digs a right hand into Schultz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Schultz's gas tank. Schultz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stevenson blocks it with crossed arms. #T1##BC# Stevenson breaks from the clinch.
Schultz tries to clinch but Stevenson moves out of range. No luck with that takedown attempt from Schultz. Stevenson jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Stevenson loads up on a big right hand but Schultz slips the punch. Stevenson throws a leg kick but Schultz checks it. #CL2# Schultz darts in and clinches Stevenson up against the cage. Schultz lands a good knee to the midsection. Stevenson won't want to take too many of those. A head punch on the inside from Schultz fails to land. Schultz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stevenson misses with a short punch on the inside. Stevenson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Schultz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Schultz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Stevenson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Schultz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stevenson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Adonis Stevenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dutch Schultz. Schultz blocks a body shot from Stevenson. #T2# Schultz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stevenson backwards. Stevenson cracks Schultz with a nice body shot. A short left from Stevenson. Schultz throws a punch but it's blocked by Stevenson. Schultz blocking some punches.
Schultz misses with a hook from the clinch. Still in the clinch, Stevenson scores with a nice short uppercut. 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! An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schultz. Schultz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stevenson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schultz's elbow. A quick uppercut on the inside from Stevenson. Stevenson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Schultz.
Schultz can't get the takedown.
Stevenson wants to break free but Schultz has control.
Stevenson lands on the inside with an uppercut. Stevenson lands with a right to the head. #T3##BC# Stevenson manages to break the clinch.
Stevenson misses with an uppercut. Schultz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Schultz tries to clinch but Stevenson moves out of range. Schultz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stevenson.
Stevenson swats away the attempt to clinch by Schultz. Adonis Stevenson is winning the standup battle so far. Stevenson throws a head kick that misses and Schultz counters with a straight right hand. Stevenson throws a leg kick which misses Schultz's front leg but catches the back leg as Schultz tries to avoid it. Stevenson scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd cheers as Schultz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stevenson doesn't seem phased though. Schultz slips under a jab from Stevenson. Schultz throws a head kick that misses. #TD2# Schultz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Stevenson napping and manages to drive through into side control! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Schultz sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Stevenson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Schultz working the ground and pound. #T4# Check out the look on Schultz's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Stevenson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Schultz connects with a decent elbow. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Schultz scoring with punches and elbows. Schultz working the ground and pound. Check out the look on Schultz's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Schultz misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Schultz with the ground and pound but Stevenson regains half guard under the barage of strikes. Schultz with the ground and pound but Stevenson uses the opportunity to regain guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Schultz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Schultz wants to pass the guard but Stevenson is keeping the position. Schultz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Adonis Stevenson. I think Stevenson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28 Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:29 Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Adonis Stevenson!
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Event:
PFC 134 Semenko vs Murha
Date: Oct 20, 2019 |
#R1# Alatalo moves forwards but Stevenson connects with a nice, crisp jab. Stevenson feints and then cracks Alatalo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Alatalo down. Stevenson throws a low kick, looking for Alatalo's leg but Alatalo calmly moves out of range. Alatalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Stevenson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Stevenson ducks under a wild hook from Alatalo. An attempted straight right counter from Stevenson misses the target. Alatalo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Adonis Stevenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Alatalo throws a hook but Stevenson blocks it. Alatalo throws out a token jab with nothing on it. We've been told by Stevenson's head coaches at Rickys House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Stevenson scores with a jab. Alatalo acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Alatalo moves out of range of the strikes. Alatalo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Alatalo pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Alatalo looks to throw the jab but Stevenson is out of range. Stevenson looks to land a right hand but Alatalo moved out of range. Alatalo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Stevenson with a body shot. Stevenson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alatalo misses with a straight left. Stevenson is looking to counter punch.#T1# Alatalo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Stevenson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Alatalo lands a slapping body shot.
Stevenson 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. Alatalo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Stevenson throws an overhand right that lands on Alatalo's shoulder, as Alatalo tries to avoid the shot. Alatalo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Stevenson with a body shot. Stevenson swings widly with a right hand
and Alatalo counters with a straight right hand. Stevenson jabbing away but nothing is landing. Alatalo misses with an uppercut. Stevenson scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Nice defenses there by Stevenson. Stevenson ducks under a wild hook from Alatalo. Stevenson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Stevenson with a jab. Stevenson misses with a body shot.
Alatalo misses with a looping right. Stevenson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2# Stevenson throws a leg kick and Stevenson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Stevenson lands a jab to Alatalo's midsection. Stevenson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. A big left from Stevenson misses. A countering left hand to the body from Alatalo misses. Stevenson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Alatalo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stevenson sees it coming and avoids it easily. Stevenson looks to land a right hand but Alatalo moved out of range. Stevenson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stevenson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alatalo's sensitive parts. Alatalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stevenson moves away. Alatalo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alatalo dodges the punch combination from Stevenson.
Alatalo looks like he wants to counter punch here. Stevenson swings for the body but Alatalo moves out of range.
Stevenson misses with a shot to the body and Alatalo counters with a straight right hand.#T3# Alatalo slips a jab from Stevenson. A nice side step and Alatalo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Stevenson misses with a hook. Alatalo ducked under it nicely. Alatalo lands a nice looking body shot.
Alatalo walks into a stiff left hand from Stevenson. Alatalo misses with a wild body shot. Stevenson thows a left - swing and a miss! Stevenson throws an overhand right that lands on Alatalo's shoulder, as Alatalo tries to avoid the shot. Alatalo avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Alatalo looks like he wants to counter punch here. Stevenson slips a jab from Alatalo. Alatalo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Stevenson ducks under a wild hook from Alatalo. Alatalo throws an off balance right hand
and Stevenson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Alatalo thinking. Stevenson misses with a looping left. Good leg kick by Stevenson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd cheers as Stevenson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Alatalo doesn't seem phased though.#T4# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Alatalo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Nice uppercut there from Stevenson. Stevenson throws a combination that misses and Alatalo counters with a stiff right hand. Stevenson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stevenson there as he acknowledges the shot. Stevenson misses with a straight left. Stevenson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alatalo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Stevenson slips a straight right by Alatalo. Alatalo throws a jab when Stevenson was well out of range. Alatalo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. It seemed like Alatalo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Stevenson throws a right and a left that Alatalo avoids nicely. Alatalo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stevenson sees it coming and avoids it easily. Alatalo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Alatalo misses with an uppercut
and Stevenson counters with a lovely straight right hand! The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Alatalo misses with a hook. Stevenson ducked under it nicely. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adonis Stevenson dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Stevenson misses the jab. Stevenson throws a sloppy body shot
and Alatalo counters with a straight right hand. Adonis Stevenson is winning the standup battle so far. Alatalo looks to throw the jab but Stevenson is out of range. Stevenson throws a leg kick and Stevenson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Alatalo just misses with a punch to the body.
Stevenson throws an off balance right hand
and Alatalo counters with a stiff right hand. Alatalo lands with a good body shot. Alatalo on the wrong end of a nice jab. A head kick misses from Stevenson. Stevenson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alatalo can do to turn this around? Alatalo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stevenson in his tracks. Stevenson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Nice body punch from Alatalo. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Stevenson walks into a straight right hand from Alatalo. Stevenson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stevenson is looking to slow Alatalo down with leg kicks. #T1# Alatalo misses with an uppercut
and Stevenson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Alatalo throws a hook but Stevenson avoids it easily. Alatalo missing with a left hand there. Stevenson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Stevenson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Stevenson throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Stevenson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Stevenson thows a left - swing and a miss! Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Alatalo might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Stevenson has got the better of the exchanges. Stevenson digs a good body shot into Alatalo's ribs. Alatalo clobbers Stevenson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Alatalo defending well as Stevenson loads up on a big left hand. Alatalo misses with an uppercut. Stevenson saw that one coming. Stevenson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Alatalo throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Stevenson staying out of range there.#T2# Stevenson throws a right hand that misses
letting Alatalo counter with a right hand. Alatalo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Alatalo there as he acknowledges the shot. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A shot to the body from Alatalo misses and Stevenson counters with a nice uppercut. Stevenson misses with a straight right. Stevenson throws a jab when Alatalo was well out of range. Alatalo misses with a straight left. Stevenson throws a low kick but Alatalo moves out of range easily. Alatalo throws a lazy uppercut
and Stevenson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Alatalo sizes up Stevenson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. A punch lands to the side of Alatalo 's head but he takes it in his stride. Stevenson throws a lazy uppercut
and Alatalo counters with a straight right hand. Alatalo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Stevenson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Alatalo thuds a left hand into Stevenson's body.#T3# Stevenson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Stevenson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alatalo. Alatalo loads up on a big right hand but Stevenson slips the punch. Stevenson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Alatalo just manages to avoid it. Stevenson scores with a body shot.
Alatalo misses with a body shot.
Donk. Stevenson catches Alatalo right on the button with a cross. The fighters circling - Alatalo throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Stevenson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alatalo.#KD# Stevenson drops Alatalo with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Alatalo looks back up at him and smiles so Stevenson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC# Alatalo is rocked! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Alatalo lands with a shot to the body. Alatalo is still on wobbly legs! Can Stevenson finish him? Alatalo lands a right hook to the body.
Stevenson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Alatalo seems to have recovered his senses. Nice defenses there by Stevenson. Alatalo misses with a straight left. #T4# Alatalo misses with a jab to the body
and Stevenson counters with a lovely straight right hand! Stevenson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Alatalo throws out a counter right but Stevenson avoids it with no problem. Stevenson throws a jab when Alatalo was well out of range. Alatalo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Alatalo avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Stevenson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A shot to the liver by Alatalo. Beautiful body shot. Stevenson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alatalo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stevenson thinking. Stevenson scores with a leg kick.
Stevenson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Alatalo. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#KD# Stevenson cracks Alatalo with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Stevenson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Alatalo to stand back up! Alatalo blocks a jab. Alatalo throws a sloppy body shot
and Alatalo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Stevenson jabs Alatalo to the body, keeping him at a distance. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adonis Stevenson dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round! #R3# Alatalo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Stevenson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alatalo manages to avoid it. Alatalo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Good leg kick by Stevenson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Stevenson throws a lazy uppercut
and Alatalo counters with a right hand to the body. Alatalo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stevenson. Alatalo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stevenson misses with a hook
and Alatalo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Alatalo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stevenson to score with a decent uppercut. Alatalo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Stevenson misses with a hook
and Alatalo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Alatalo misses with an uppercut. Nice uppercut there from Alatalo. 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! Alatalo misses with a hook. Stevenson ducked under it nicely. Stevenson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1# Alatalo misses with a left hand and Stevenson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Alatalo's knee momentarily. Alatalo checks the leg kick. Alatalo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Stevenson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Stevenson looks to land a combination. Alatalo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Alatalo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Stevenson throws a jab but it's blocked by Alatalo. Alatalo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Alatalo just misses with a punch to the body.
Stevenson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Stevenson as he connects with a hook. This has been an exciting period of action! Alatalo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stevenson was well out of range. Poor timing from Alatalo. Alatalo jabs Stevenson right on the nose. Stevenson blinks but takes it well. Stevenson loads up on a big right hand but Alatalo slips the punch. Lasse Alatalo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Alatalo misses with an uppercut. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stevenson.
Stevenson just misses with a punch to the body.
Alatalo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stevenson misses with an uppercut
letting Alatalo counter with a right hand. Alatalo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Alatalo thows a left - swing and a miss! Stevenson throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Alatalo stumbling backwards into the cage! Alatalo bounces back off the cage towards Stevenson, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Stevenson lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Stevenson celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Adonis Stevenson!
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Event:
PFC 128 Alzheimer vs Priester
Date: Sep 15, 2019 |
#R1# Mangrove just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stevenson! But no joy. Mangrove lands with a slapping head kick. Stevenson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD# and Mangrove counters with a nice double leg into half guard. We've been hearing good reports from Mangrove'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. Mangrove tries to pass the half guard into mount. Stevenson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Mangrove wants to control but Stevenson is keeping him busy. Mangrove trying to pass the guard but Stevenson defending well. Mangrove wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stevenson keeps working. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Mangrove is trying to work for a kimura but Stevenson is defending well.
#SUB# Mangrove is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T1# Mangrove passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB# Mangrove jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Stevenson is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Stevenson and Mangrove has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Mangrove controlling the position. Stevenson is pushing Mangrove's head away, looking to escape. Mangrove manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB# Mangrove is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stevenson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB# Mangrove tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mangrove has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB# Mangrove has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Stevenson is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Mangrove yanks on the arm and Stevenson is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Mangrove.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alka Mangrove! Our winner, Alka Mangrove, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
PFC 124 Van Buren vs Mirage
Date: Aug 25, 2019 |
#R1# Stevenson ducks under a wild hook from Life. Stevenson jabs Life to the body, keeping him at a distance. Life lands with a good body shot. Some wild striking there from Stevenson.
Life misses with a straight left. Life throws a leg kick but Stevenson sees it coming and moves out of range. Life swats away the attempt to clinch by Stevenson. Life throws a leg kick but Stevenson checks it. Life is looking to chop away at Stevenson's legs. Stevenson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Life looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Life tries to bum rush Stevenson with a series of wild strikes but Stevenson uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Stevenson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Life.
Stevenson slips a straight right by Life. Stevenson scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL# Stevenson forces Life back against the cage and clinches. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2# Life's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Stevenson thuds his right hand into Life's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. We've been told by Stevenson's head coaches at Rickys Weightlifting and Fighting that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1# Life misses the shot to the body. Stevenson dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Stevenson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Life. Stevenson throws a body shot but no joy. A big right from Stevenson misses. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Life, right into the meat.
Life throws a looping overhand right but Stevenson ducks down to avoid it. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Life. Stevenson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Life looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Life misses with a body shot.
Life lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stevenson circles away quickly and effectively. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Life looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've been informed that Life has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Stevenson defending well as Life loads up on a big left hand. Life on the wrong end of a nice jab. Life scores with a jab to the body. Stevenson moves out of range of the strikes.#T2# Stevenson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CUT# It looks like Thug Life has been cut. Life checks the leg kick nicely there.
Life with a jab. Stevenson throws a lazy right hand but Life sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Stevenson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Life circles away from the clinch attempt.
Life throws a leg kick but Stevenson checks it. Stevenson throws a jab when Life was well out of range. Stevenson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Life finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Stevenson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Life misses with a hook. Stevenson tried to counter with a leg kick but Life avoided it. Stevenson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A telegraphed right hand from Life misses the target. Life has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stevenson. A shot to the liver by Stevenson. Beautiful body shot. Life thuds a left hand into Stevenson's body. Life throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Life uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stevenson.#T3# Stevenson just misses with a punch to the body.
Stevenson lands a leg kick that knocks Life off balance momentarily. Life misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stevenson.
Stevenson scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stevenson.
Life dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Life attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Life keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stevenson throws a low kick but Life avoids it. Life dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stevenson. That did some damage! Stevenson misses with a wild body shot. Stevenson thuds a left hand into Life's body. Stevenson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Life.
Stevenson with a jab. Life takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Stevenson is looking to wear down Life with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL# Stevenson takes the fight into the clinch. #T4# Life throws a punch but it's blocked by Stevenson. Life working aggressively here.
Stevenson blocks an uppercut.
Stevenson swings wildly with an uppercut but Life uses good head movement to avoid it. Life misses with a punch on the inside.
Stevenson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC# Stevenson breaks from the clinch.
Life missing with a left hand there. Stevenson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. An attempted straight right counter from Stevenson misses the target. Stevenson is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Life takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Life chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stevenson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. A leg kick checked by Stevenson. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Life, right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Adonis Stevenson will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Thug Life's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Stevenson throws a hook to the side of Life's head but Life sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Life takes one to the chin there. Nice cross by Life. Life looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Stevenson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Life doesn't seem bothered though. Life stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stevenson. Life tries a low kick but Stevenson avoids it. A slapping leg kick lands for Stevenson.
Life connects with an inside leg kick. A combination from Life does no damage. #TD# Stevenson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Life did well to prevent Stevenson getting side control. 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! Life is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Stevenson stalling. #T1# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Life is not content to let Stevenson control the position. Life tries to get to full guard but Stevenson has control of the leg. Stevenson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Life keeps working. Stevenson controlling the action here.#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.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Stevenson slips a jab from Life. Stevenson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Stevenson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Life misses with a series of wild punches.
Stevenson misses with a body shot.
Stevenson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Life's calf. Stevenson misses with an uppercut. Life saw that one coming. A slapping leg kick lands for Stevenson.
Thug Life seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3# Life wants to slow Stevenson down by chopping away at his legs. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Life in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. Stevenson needs to keep his hands up - Life had a free shot at his head there. Stevenson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Life lands a head shot. Stevenson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Life was well out of range. Poor timing from Stevenson. A countering left hand to the body from Life misses. A jab from Life finds it's way through Stevenson's defenses. Stevenson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Life was well out of range. Poor timing from Stevenson. A jab from Stevenson misses. Adonis Stevenson is winning the standup battle so far. Stevenson misses with the body kick and Life counters with a nice uppercut. Life blocks a jab. Life tries to land a leg kick but Stevenson saw it coming and moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Stevenson misses the target.#CL# Stevenson instigates a clinch. A shot in the inside from Stevenson. Life misses with a hook from the clinch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Life tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2# Life breaks the clinch.
Life throws a body punch but Stevenson moves out of range. Life throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4# Stevenson checks a leg kick. Stevenson connects with a body shot. Life throws a leg kick which misses Stevenson's front leg but catches the back leg as Stevenson tries to avoid it. Life with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A slapping leg kick lands for Life.
Life lunges at Stevenson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stevenson's hand. Life thumps Stevenson with a low kick. A clash of legs there as Life blocks the low kick. Stevenson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Life misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stevenson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stevenson is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Stevenson lands a nice shot that snaps Life's head back.
Stevenson tries to clinch but Life moves out of range. Stevenson backing away here, and Life unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Stevenson throws a leg kick but Life sees it coming and moves out of range. Life takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A good leg kick by Life. Stevenson moves away from the strike by Life. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Thug Life will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Thug Life's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Stevenson moves in looking to clinch but Life pushes him off. Life walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Life throws a right and a left that both miss. Stevenson staying out of range there. Stevenson swinging wildly here.
Good work by Stevenson as he checks the leg kick. Stevenson moves in looking to clinch but Life pushes him off. Life goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Life throws a leg kick that misses. Life moves out of range of the leg kick from Stevenson. Life misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stevenson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Stevenson is looking to clinch. Life works Stevenson's body with a nice hook. Life avoids a kick to the body.
Life misses with a body kick. Life tried to score with a low kick but Stevenson checks it. Life's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T1# Stevenson is looking to score with low kicks. Life swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stevenson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Life's head. Stevenson misses with a wild combination.
Life looks to land a right hand but Stevenson moved out of range. Nice shot by Life. Life lands a jab to the head.
Life moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Life throws a right hand that misses
and Stevenson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Life's knee momentarily. Life takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Life misses with a straight right. Life lets loose with a powerful body kick. Stevenson will feel that in the morning. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL# Stevenson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Life, pushing him back against the cage. Stevenson throws a head punch that misses. Stevenson lands a body punch. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stevenson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2# Stevenson has had enough of the clinch but Life keeps him there for the moment. Life lands a body punch in the clinch. Stevenson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Life tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Life lands a right hand. A short right from Life. Life lands a hook that snaps the head of Stevenson backwards. Life misses with some punches.
Life doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Life prevents Stevenson from breaking the clinch. A nice right hand lands inside from Life. Stevenson tries to throw a body punch but Life avoids it by throwing Stevenson back against the cage. A short left from Life. #BC2# Life breaks the clinch.
Stevenson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Life swats him away and circles back towards the center. Life tries to work over Stevenson's front leg with a kick but Stevenson checks it. Life lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T3# Stevenson connects with an inside leg kick. Stevenson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Life on the side of the head. A big left from Life misses. A slapping leg kick lands for Stevenson.
Life misses the jab. Stevenson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Life. That one must have hurt. Life scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Life slips a jab and a cross from Stevenson.
Stevenson moves out of range as Life strikes. Life tried to score with a low kick but Stevenson checks it. Stevenson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It seemed like Life was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Stevenson shoots for a double leg takedown but Life sprawls well. He's pushed Stevenson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Life replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Stevenson blocks it well. Life takes a swing at Stevenson's ribcage but misses. Life tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stevenson was well out of range. Poor timing from Life. Stevenson is looking to counter punch. Stevenson lands a leg kick that knocks Life off balance momentarily. This has been an exciting period of action! A bone on bone clash there as Stevenson blocks the leg kick.
Life throws a hook but Stevenson blocks it.#T4# Stevenson checks a leg kick nicely. Life keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Life on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stevenson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stevenson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Life keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Life throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Life tries a head kick but it misses.
You can see that Life has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks Stevenson defending well as Life loads up on a big left hand. Life lands a lovely overhand right. Stevenson scores with a jab to the head.
Life misses the jab. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Life lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Stevenson with a nice cross. Stevenson misses with a hook
and Life counters with a straight right hand. Stevenson doesn't manage to clinch there - Life circles away.
And that's the end of the fight! Thug Life comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Life 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:29 Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:29 Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
PFC 119 Bathory vs Jacobson
Date: Jul 27, 2019 |
#R1# Stevenson throws a jab when Trujillo was well out of range. Trujillo misses with a wild body shot. Stevenson throws a body punch but Trujillo moves out of range. Stevenson connects with a solid leg kick. Stevenson misses the jab. Stevenson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Stevenson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Trujillo is out of range. Trujillo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stevenson's hands. Trujillo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Good standup being displayed there by Trujillo as he connects with a hook. Trujillo throws a hook but Stevenson blocks it. Trujillo lands with a shot to the body. Trujillo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Stevenson misses with an uppercut. Stevenson slips under a jab from Trujillo. Stevenson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. This has been an exciting period of action! Stevenson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Stevenson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Stevenson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Stevenson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Trujillo circles away from the clinch attempt enabling Trujillo to counter with a crisp jab. #T1# A chopping leg kick lands by Trujillo. Stevenson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. An inside leg kick lands from Trujillo. Trujillo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Trujillo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Trujillo looks to land a right hand but Stevenson moved out of range. Stevenson throws a leg kick which misses Trujillo's front leg but catches the back leg as Trujillo tries to avoid it. Stevenson takes a shot right to the bread basket. Stevenson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Stevenson misses with a looping left. Stevenson scores with a sloppy right hand. Trujillo should have avoided that one. A big left from Trujillo misses. Stevenson throws a quick inside leg kick. Trujillo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Trujillo misses the shot to the body. #T2# Trujillo looks to land a right hand but Stevenson moved out of range. Trujillo lands a nice hook to Stevenson's body. Stevenson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Trujillo looks to land a left hand but Stevenson moved out of range nicely. Stevenson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. The crowd cheers as Stevenson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Trujillo doesn't seem phased though. Stevenson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Trujillo swats him away and circles back towards the center. Stevenson tries to clinch there but Trujillo circles away.
Stevenson lands a nice looking body kick. Nice cross by Stevenson. Stevenson defending well as Trujillo loads up on a big left hand. Stevenson half committed to a counter leg kick. Trujillo misses with an uppercut. Stevenson walks into a straight right hand from Trujillo. Stevenson throws a big shot that misses. Stevenson throws a front kick aimed at Trujillo's knee but Trujillo avoids it well. Trujillo blocks a leg kick. A chopping leg kick lands by Stevenson. Trujillo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A lazy left from Trujillo finds it's target.#T3# Stevenson lands with a nice body kick. Stevenson throws a body shot but no joy. A swing and a miss from Stevenson. Trujillo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#TD2# Trujillo gets a double leg takedown into Stevenson's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Trujillo postures up in Stevenson's guard and throws a big left but Stevenson blocks it. Trujillo wants to control from the top but Stevenson keeps moving. Stevenson being controlled here, momentarily. Stevenson trying to keep a closed guard but Trujillo is proving a slippery customer.
Trujillo throwing strikes from guard but Stevenson blocks nicely. #T4# Trujillo is fighting to break Stevenson's control of his arms but Stevenson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Trujillo lands a couple of decent looking shots. Trujillo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stevenson works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Trujillo is working Stevenson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Trujillo controls from within his opponent's guard. Trujillo lands a couple of decent looking shots. Stevenson tries to land a sweep but no joy. Trujillo trying to control but Stevenson is working from the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominic Trujillo dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Trujillo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stevenson as he jumps to the side. Trujillo feints and then cracks Stevenson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stevenson down. Stevenson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Trujillo has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Stevenson throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Trujillo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Stevenson blocks a jab. Stevenson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Trujillo. Stevenson misses the body punch and Trujillo counters with a lovely straight right hand! Stevenson moves out of range as Trujillo throws a body kick.
Stevenson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Trujillo throws an overhand right that lands on Stevenson's shoulder, as Stevenson tries to avoid the shot. Stevenson takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stevenson scores with the left hand. Trujillo knows he should have avoided that one. Stevenson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Trujillo is able to avoid easily. Trujillo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Stevenson lands a nice looking body shot.
Trujillo looks to land a body kick but Stevenson moved away. It looked like Stevenson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. A swing and a miss from Trujillo. Stevenson lands a leg kick that knocks Trujillo off balance momentarily.#T1# Stevenson tries to score with a low kick but Trujillo moves his leg out of the way. Stevenson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Trujillo's sensitive parts. Stevenson cracks Trujillo with a right hand to the side of the head. Dominic Trujillo seems to be getting the better of the standup. Trujillo ducks under a wild hook from Stevenson. Trujillo connects with a single shot there. A nice leg kick lands there from Stevenson. #CL# Stevenson clinches up with Trujillo and pushes him back against the cage. Trujillo can't break the clinch.
Stevenson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Trujillo lands a nice uppercut.#BC2# Trujillo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Trujillo catches Stevenson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Stevenson tries to clinch but Trujillo is having none of it. A punch lands to the side of Trujillo 's head but he takes it in his stride. This has been an exciting period of action! Stevenson dives in for a single leg takedown but Trujillo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Trujillo scores with a nice head shot. Stevenson connects with a leg kick. Trujillo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T2# Stevenson looks to score with a jab to the body but Trujillo is just out of range. Trujillo follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Trujillo cracks Stevenson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Trujillo missing with a left hand there. Stevenson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Stevenson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Trujillo doesn't seem bothered though. Stevenson lands with a hook. Trujillo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Trujillo connects with a body shot that sends Stevenson's belly button to the back. Trujillo cracks a nice hook into Stevenson's ribs. Adonis Stevenson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Trujillo looks to land a combination but Stevenson avoids it well. Jab by Stevenson. A jab from Trujillo misses. Trujillo is looking to slow Stevenson down with leg kicks. A big right from Trujillo misses. Stevenson looks to throw the jab but Trujillo is out of range. Trujillo scores with a shot to the body.
Stevenson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Trujillo manages to avoid it. Stevenson misses with a few strikes there.
#T3# Stevenson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trujillo moves away. Trujillo scores with a hook to the body. Stevenson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. A jab from Trujillo does it's job there. Stevenson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Trujillo avoids it really well and circles away. Trujillo throws the left hand but Stevenson avoids the punch easily. Stevenson tries to close the distance and clinch but Trujillo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Trujillo throws a hook to the side of Stevenson's head but Stevenson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Trujillo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stevenson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Good work by Trujillo as he checks the leg kick. Trujillo dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Stevenson slips a jab from Trujillo. Stevenson tries a low kick but Trujillo avoids it. Trujillo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Stevenson lands with a nice body punch. Stevenson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T4# Stevenson scores with a kick to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Trujillo throws a looping overhand right but Stevenson ducks down to avoid it. Trujillo throws a hook to the side of Stevenson's head but Stevenson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Stevenson lands a lovely overhand right. A telegraphed right hand from Stevenson misses the target. Stevenson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Stevenson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Stevenson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Trujillo slips under a jab from Stevenson. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Trujillo! But no joy. Stevenson throws a nice outside leg kick. Trujillo lands a nice hook to Stevenson's body. Stevenson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Stevenson slips a straight right by Trujillo. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Stevenson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Trujillo misses with an uppercut
letting Stevenson counter with a right hand. Stevenson misses with a low kick as Trujillo jumps back. Trujillo throws a body shot but no joy. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Adonis Stevenson will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R3# Stevenson looks to land a right hand but Trujillo moved out of range. Trujillo throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Stevenson slips a jab from Trujillo. Trujillo works Stevenson's body with a nice hook. A slapping leg kick lands for Stevenson.
Trujillo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stevenson tries to clinch up and Trujillo counters with a stiff right hand. Trujillo misses with an uppercut. Stevenson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Trujillo. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Trujillo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Trujillo looks to throw the jab but Stevenson is out of range. Stevenson scores with a punch to the head. Nice jab there from Stevenson. Trujillo misses with an uppercut
and Stevenson counters with a left and a right that stings Trujillo. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Stevenson misses with a hook.#T1# Trujillo thows a left - swing and a miss! Stevenson tries to clinch up. Stevenson throws a lazy right hand but Trujillo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Nice cross by Trujillo. Trujillo misses with a left hand and Stevenson counters with an outside leg kick.
Trujillo misses with a looping right. Stevenson closes the distance looking to clinch and Trujillo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Stevenson misses with a body shot
and Trujillo counters with a nice uppercut. Stevenson misses with a straight right. Trujillo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stevenson manages to avoid it. Stevenson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Trujillo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Trujillo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stevenson at a distance.
Stevenson throws a push kick but Trujillo slaps the foot to one side. #T2# The crowd cheers as Trujillo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stevenson doesn't seem phased though. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Trujillo misses with a hook
and Stevenson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Stevenson tries to clinch but Trujillo is having none of it. Trujillo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Stevenson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Trujillo. A nice inside leg kick there by Stevenson. That's going to slow Trujillo down. Stevenson connects with a solid leg kick. Trujillo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stevenson. Trujillo ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Trujillo cracks Stevenson with an open hand slap. Stevenson lands a nice shot that snaps Trujillo's head back.
Stevenson misses with a shot to the body and Trujillo counters with a stiff right hand. Trujillo with a body punch. A glancing blow. Stevenson throws a lazy right hand but Trujillo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Stevenson tries to clinch up but Trujillo circles away and keeps his distance.#T3# Trujillo punishes Stevenson's body with a nice straight punch. Stevenson tries to close the distance and clinch but Trujillo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Trujillo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Stevenson misses with an uppercut
and Trujillo counters with a lovely straight right hand! Stevenson lands a really nice looking cross but Trujillo seems unphased.
Stevenson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Trujillo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stevenson's hands. Nice takedown defense from Stevenson. No joy for Trujillo on that attempt. Trujillo swings for the body but Stevenson moves out of range.
#CL# Stevenson has closed the distance and engaged Trujillo in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Stevenson - that landed with a thud.
Trujillo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stevenson backwards. Stevenson is trying to break the clinch but Trujillo is controlling him. Stevenson misses with a punch on the inside.
Trujillo keeps control of Stevenson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2# Trujillo manages to break the clinch.
Stevenson scores with the left hand. Trujillo knows he should have avoided that one. #T4# 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! Stevenson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Trujillo on the side of the head. Stevenson defending well as Trujillo loads up on a big left hand. Stevenson scores with a decent looking hook. Stevenson tries to land a leg kick but Trujillo saw it coming and moves away.
Stevenson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Stevenson misses with a wild body shot. Stevenson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Trujillo. Stevenson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Trujillo. Stevenson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Stevenson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Trujillo misses with a straight left. Trujillo lands with a shot to the body. Trujillo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stevenson. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Stevenson tries to clinch up. Stevenson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Trujillo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Trujillo throws an overhand right that lands on Stevenson's shoulder, as Stevenson tries to avoid the shot.
And that's the end of the fight! Dominic Trujillo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Trujillo 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29 Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:30 Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dominic Trujillo! Dominic Trujillo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
PFC 111 Slurper vs Andreev 2
Date: Jun 15, 2019 |
#R1# Li sizes up Stevenson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Li misses with a body shot.
Li uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stevenson. Li defending well as Stevenson loads up on a big left hand. Li wants to counter the offense by Stevenson and move into the clinch position. Stevenson slips a jab from Li. Stevenson looks to score with a jab to the body but Li is just out of range. Li feints and then cracks Stevenson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stevenson down. Stevenson misses with a straight right. #CL# Stevenson clinches up with Li and pushes him back against the cage. Li tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stevenson's elbow. Stevenson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Li misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC# Stevenson breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stevenson looks to land a left hand but Li moved out of range nicely. Stevenson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Stevenson misses the jab. Li looks like he wants to counter punch here. Stevenson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Stevenson takes a swing at Li's ribcage but misses. Li fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stevenson manages to avoid it. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stevenson. #T1# Li is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Stevenson throws a leg kick but Li checks it. Li swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Li misses with a wild body shot. Stevenson scores with a hook. Stevenson on the wrong end of a nice jab. Li lands a head shot. Li scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Stevenson throws a series of strikes that have Li backpedaling.
#CUT# It looks like Yonglong Li has been cut. Stevenson misses with a double jab
and Li counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. This has been an exciting period of action! Li misses with a wild body shot. Stevenson misses with a body shot.
Li has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Li takes a shot right to the bread basket. Jab by Li. Li throws a nice inside leg kick. Li looks to score with a jab to the body but Stevenson is just out of range.#T2# Li scores with a nice head shot. Stevenson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Li loads up on a big right hand but Stevenson slips the punch. Adonis Stevenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Li darts in and out, connecting with a jab. A looping hook to the body misses from Li. Stevenson does a little dance to reset his feet. Li has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Li there as he acknowledges the shot. A jab from Li does it's job there. Stevenson misses with a body punch
and Li connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Li throws a leg kick which misses Stevenson's front leg but catches the back leg as Stevenson tries to avoid it. Stevenson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Stevenson is looking to land body kicks. Nice shot by Li. A jab from Stevenson does it's job there. Stevenson lands with a shot to the body. Li is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Stevenson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Li lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T3# Li tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Stevenson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Stevenson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Li.
Li looks like he wants to counter punch here. Stevenson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stevenson feinted there with a counter leg kick. Stevenson darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Li looks to land a left hand but Stevenson moved out of range nicely. Li works the jab nicely. Nice defenses there by Li. Li misses with a body shot.
Stevenson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Some wild striking there from Stevenson.
Stevenson thuds his right hand into Li's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#KD# Stevenson drops Li with a beautiful combination! Li stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Stevenson is looking for the KO!#ROC# Li is rocked! 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! Stevenson throws a front kick that sends Li stumbling back into the cage. Li is still on wobbly legs! Can Stevenson finish him?#T4# Stevenson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Li. Li moves out of range of the strikes. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Li! But no joy. Stevenson walks into a jab. Li seems to have recovered his senses. Nice defenses there by Li. Stevenson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Stevenson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Li counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Stevenson throws a hook but Li avoids it easily. Li fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. The crowd cheers as Li lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stevenson doesn't seem phased though. Stevenson takes a shot right to the bread basket. Stevenson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Li was well out of range. Poor timing from Stevenson. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Li takes one on the button. Stevenson misses with a wild body shot. A low kick from Stevenson is predictable there and Li counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Adonis Stevenson will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Yonglong Li's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Stevenson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Stevenson throws a leg kick that is checked and Li counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Stevenson throws a chopping leg kick but Li manages to avoid taking any serious damage. A jab from Li does it's job there. Stevenson lands a jab to the nose. Stevenson is looking to clinch but Li is avoiding it.
Stevenson scores with a shot to the body.
Li takes a swing at Stevenson's ribcage but misses. Li throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stevenson sees it coming and avoids it easily. Crunch! Li slams his shin into Stevenson's torso. Li swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stevenson wants to clinch. Li throws a hook to the side of Stevenson's head but Stevenson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1# Stevenson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Li fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stevenson manages to avoid it. Li tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stevenson is able to avoid easily. Stevenson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Stevenson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Li checks it well. Li throws a hook but Stevenson avoids it easily. Stevenson scores with a kick to the midsection. Stevenson lands a body shot.
Li is breathing heavily. Stevenson avoids the body shot from Li.
Stevenson feinted there with a counter leg kick. Nice uppercut there from Stevenson.#CL# Stevenson clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Li. Stevenson misses with the head strike.
Li doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC# Stevenson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Li throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2# Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stevenson.
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! Stevenson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Li circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2# Li closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Li misses with a punch to the body.
Li goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Li doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Li lands with a short head shot on the inside. A left hand lands to the body for Li.
Stevenson lands with a right to the head. Li keeps control of Stevenson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Stevenson blocks a body shot from Li. Li lands with a light punch inside. Li tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Li in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. Li tries to work over Stevenson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Li tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Stevenson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stevenson misses with a body punch.
Li working aggressively here.
#T3# Li lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Stevenson blocks a body shot from Li. Li tries a body shot but Stevenson blocks it.
Stevenson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A short uppercut from Li. Li has a couple of punches blocked by Stevenson.
Stevenson has had enough of the clinch but Li keeps him there for the moment. Li throws a head punch that misses. Stevenson is working Li over against the cage. Li misses with a punch to the body.
Stevenson working aggressively here.
Stevenson blocking some punches.
Li misses with an elbow over the top. Li lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Li tries a body shot but Stevenson blocks it.
#BC# Stevenson manages to break the clinch.
Li misses with a body shot.
Stevenson throws a chopping leg kick but Li manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Stevenson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Li.#T4# Li throws out a loose jab but Stevenson uses good head movement to avoid it. Li throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2# Li rushes Stevenson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Yonglong Li seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC# Stevenson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. A good leg kick by Stevenson. Stevenson swings for the body but Li moves out of range.
A jab from Li does it's job there. Stevenson connects with the punch. Stevenson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Li's sensitive parts. Li dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Stevenson tests Li's chin there with a solid looking shot. Li ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Stevenson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Li takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Li fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Yonglong Li will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Yonglong Li's cut. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3##CL# Stevenson gets in close and instigates a clinch. Li doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Li tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Li working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stevenson.#BC# Stevenson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Li misses with a right hand and Li takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Li misses with a looping right. Li throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stevenson throws an overhand right that lands on Li's shoulder, as Li tries to avoid the shot. #KD# Stevenson cracks Li with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Stevenson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Li to stand back up! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Li walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Li limp body while Stevenson jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adonis Stevenson!
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Event:
PFC 106 Andreev vs Darkk
Date: May 18, 2019 |
#R1# Kingi slips a straight right by Stevenson. Stevenson avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Stevenson misses the shot to the body. Stevenson throws a body shot but no joy. Kingi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stevenson. Stevenson misses with a two punch combination.
Stevenson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Stevenson just misses with a punch to the body.
Stevenson misses with a hook. Kingi ducked under it nicely. Stevenson throws a low kick, looking for Kingi's leg but Kingi calmly moves out of range. Stevenson misses with a leg kick. Kingi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stevenson. Kingi cracks Stevenson with an open hand slap. Stevenson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kingi finds it's way round the side to connect with Stevenson's head. Kingi throws a leg kick but Stevenson sees it coming and checks it nicely. Kingi throws a shot from downtown. Stevenson moves away and avoids it. Stevenson tried to counter with a leg kick but Kingi avoided it. Kingi lands with a nice body punch. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Stevenson throws a jab but it's blocked by Kingi. A slapping leg kick lands for Kingi.
#T1# Stevenson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Kingi's corner calls for a 1-2. Kingi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Kingi misses with a body kick. Stevenson is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Kingi throws a quick inside leg kick. Stevenson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Super Max in the buildup to the fight. Kingi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stevenson. Stevenson throws a right hand that Kingi ducks under and follows up with a left that Kingi also avoids with ease. Kingi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Stevenson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kingi. Kingi cracks a nice hook into Stevenson's ribs. Kingi punishes Stevenson's body with a nice straight punch. Kingi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kingi throws a wild body kick that Stevenson sees coming a mile off. Stevenson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Stevenson moves away from the strike by Kingi. Kingi misses with a hook. Kingi misses with an uppercut. Kingi is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Kingi scores with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action! Kingi throws a leg kick that is checked and Stevenson counters with a stiff right hand. Kingi ducks under a wild hook from Stevenson.#T2# Nice body punch from Kingi. Kingi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kingi lands the left hand. Stevenson misses with a looping left. Stevenson jabbing away but nothing is landing. Stevenson checks the leg kick. Stevenson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Stevenson just misses with a punch to the body.
Stevenson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kingi is able to avoid easily. Stevenson misses with an uppercut. Stevenson avoids a low kick by using good footwork. A nice leg kick lands there from Kingi. Stevenson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kingi was well out of range. Poor timing from Stevenson. Stevenson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kingi throws a quick inside leg kick. Kingi throws a chopping leg kick but Stevenson manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Stevenson is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kingi's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems. Stevenson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kingi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Kingi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Stevenson with a body shot. The fight stays on the outside here - Stevenson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3# Kingi cracks Stevenson with a right hand to the side of the head. Donk. Kingi catches Stevenson right on the button with a cross. Stevenson thows a leg kick but Kingi checks it and Kingi counters with a nice uppercut. Stevenson swings away with a leg kick that misses. Kingi swings for the body but Stevenson moves out of range.
Kingi throws a body punch but Stevenson moves out of range. Kingi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Stevenson feints and then cracks Kingi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kingi down. Stevenson throws out a loose jab but Kingi uses good head movement to avoid it. A clash of legs there as Kingi blocks the low kick. Kingi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Stevenson throws an overhand right that lands on Kingi's shoulder, as Kingi tries to avoid the shot. Kingi lands with a hook. Stevenson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Kingi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kingi checks a leg kick. Kingi throws the left hand but Stevenson avoids the punch easily. Kingi avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Kingi throws a solid leg kick but Stevenson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kingi. Kingi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T4# Kingi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Kingi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stevenson. A swing and a miss from Stevenson. Kingi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kingi lands a jab to Stevenson's midsection. Stevenson doesn't manage to clinch there - Kingi circles away.
Stevenson throws a big shot that misses. Stevenson tries to clinch up but Kingi circles away and keeps his distance. Stevenson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kingi. Kingi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Stevenson delivers a nice body kick. Stevenson misses the jab. Kingi ducks under a wild hook from Stevenson. Stevenson misses with a straight right. Kingi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kingi slips a straight right by Stevenson. Kingi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stadin Kingi dominated that round. That's time! Stevenson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Stevenson tries to clinch but Kingi moves out of range. Stevenson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Kingi. Stevenson avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Some bone on bone action there as Kingi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Stevenson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Stevenson throws out a powerful jab. Stadin Kingi seems to be getting the better of the standup. Stevenson wants to clinch up but Kingi keeps it at a distance. This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Stevenson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. Stevenson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kingi. Kingi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stevenson. A telegraphed right hand from Stevenson misses the target. Kingi connects with the punch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kingi ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Kingi misses with a leg kick. The fighters circling - Stevenson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Kingi misses with a right hand and Stevenson counters with a three punch combo that has Kingi backing up. Kingi nods at Stevenson to acknowledge the strikes. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A jab from Kingi finds it's way through Stevenson's defenses. Stevenson blocks a leg kick.#T1# Kingi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stevenson manages to avoid it. Stevenson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kingi. Kingi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kingi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Kingi scores with a punch to the head. Stevenson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kingi. Stevenson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Stevenson takes one to the chin there. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kingi in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. Kingi punishes Stevenson's body with a nice straight punch. Kingi lands a glancing blow to the side of Stevenson's head. Jab by Kingi. Kingi throws out a loose jab but Stevenson uses good head movement to avoid it. Stevenson tries to clinch there but Kingi circles away.
Kingi looks like he wants to counter punch here. 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! Stevenson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kingi as he avoids it easily. Stevenson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kingi throws the left hand but Stevenson avoids the punch easily. Kingi missing with a left hand there. Stevenson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2# Stevenson misses with a wild body shot. Kingi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Stevenson throws a body shot but no joy. Stevenson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kingi swats him away and circles back towards the center. Stevenson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stevenson cracks the inside of Kingi's front leg. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kingi.
Kingi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kingi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Kingi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Kingi slips a jab and a cross from Stevenson.
Stevenson throws a body shot but no joy. Kingi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Stevenson scores with a jab. Stevenson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Kingi with a nice cross. Kingi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stevenson. Kingi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T3# Kingi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stevenson. A little jabbing left from Kingi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Stevenson throws a front kick aimed at Kingi's knee but Kingi avoids it well. Stevenson looks to land a right hand but Kingi moved out of range. A looping hook to the body misses from Kingi. Stevenson does a little dance to reset his feet. Kingi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A shot to the liver by Kingi. Beautiful body shot. Kingi digs a good hook to Stevenson's body.
Stevenson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Crunch! Kingi slams his shin into Stevenson's torso. Stevenson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kingi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kingi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stevenson sees it coming and avoids it easily. Kingi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kingi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Kingi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#CL# Stevenson moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC# Stevenson manages to break the clinch.
#T4# Stevenson slips a straight right by Kingi. A quick step to the side and Stevenson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. An inside leg kick from Kingi misses. Kingi walks into a stiff left hand from Stevenson. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kingi cracks Stevenson with a right hand to the side of the head. Stevenson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Stevenson throws out a leg kick but Kingi moves out of range and Stevenson only half commits. Stevenson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Crunch! Stevenson slams his shin into Kingi's torso. Kingi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stevenson.
Stevenson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kingi. Kingi connects with a jab. A slow jab from Stevenson misses its intended target. Stevenson cracks Kingi with a right hand to the side of the head. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Stevenson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kingi throws out a leg kick but Stevenson moves out of range and Kingi only half commits. Kingi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stevenson. Kingi checks the leg kick nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stadin Kingi 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# Kingi throws a hook but Stevenson blocks it. Stevenson tests Kingi's chin there with a solid looking shot. Kingi throws a hook but Stevenson avoids it easily. Stevenson appears to be looking for a big counter. Stevenson moves away from the strike by Kingi. A looping hook to the body misses from Stevenson. Kingi does a little dance to reset his feet. Kingi throws a shot from downtown. Stevenson moves away and avoids it. Stevenson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Kingi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stevenson. Stevenson avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Kingi lands with a good body shot. Stevenson misses with a body kick. Stevenson slips under a jab from Kingi. Stevenson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Stevenson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A looping hook to the body misses from Stevenson. Kingi does a little dance to reset his feet. Kingi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Stevenson fails to land with a series of punches.
Kingi swings for the body but Stevenson moves out of range.
Kingi throws a jab when Stevenson was well out of range.#T1# Kingi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stevenson. Stevenson throws a hook to the side of Kingi's head but Kingi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Kingi now looks to counter with a shot at the body. A big left from Kingi misses. Stevenson half committed to a counter leg kick. Stevenson lands an overhand right. A telegraphed right hand from Stevenson misses the target. Kingi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Kingi connects with a body shot that sends Stevenson's belly button to the back. Stevenson lands a slapping body shot.
Kingi slips under a jab from Stevenson. Kingi dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Stevenson tries to score with a low kick but Kingi moves his leg out of the way. Kingi misses with a body kick. Kingi scores with a shot to the body.
Kingi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stevenson sees it coming and avoids it easily. Kingi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stevenson checks it well. Stevenson misses with a hook. Kingi ducked under it nicely. Kingi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stevenson is out of range. Adonis Stevenson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Stevenson throws a nice inside leg kick. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Stevenson scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Stevenson throws a nice inside leg kick. Stevenson misses with a left hand and Kingi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. A jab from Stevenson misses. Stevenson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Stevenson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Kingi throws a big shot that misses. Stevenson misses with a body shot
and Kingi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Stevenson misses with a low kick as Kingi jumps back. Stevenson moves out of range as Kingi throws a body kick.
Stevenson tries to land a leg kick but Kingi saw it coming and moves away.
Kingi now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Stevenson misses with an uppercut. A punch lands to the side of Stevenson 's head but he takes it in his stride. Kingi lands a nice shot that snaps Stevenson's head back.
Kingi throws a hook to the side of Stevenson's head but Stevenson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3# Stevenson wants to land a leg kick but Kingi is out of range. Stevenson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kingi throws a looping overhand right but Stevenson ducks down to avoid it. Kingi looks to land a body kick but Stevenson moved away. Kingi moves into range and connects with a jab. Stevenson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Kingi lands a jab. Stevenson tries to clinch but Kingi is having none of it. Stevenson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kingi counters with a nice uppercut. Stevenson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Kingi slips a straight right by Stevenson. Stevenson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kingi back to the cage. Stevenson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kingi lands a really nice looking cross but Stevenson seems unphased.
Stevenson misses with a wild body shot. Kingi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Stevenson with a body shot. A bone on bone clash there as Stevenson blocks the leg kick.
Stevenson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T4# Kingi looks to score with a jab to the body but Stevenson is just out of range. A nice inside leg kick there by Kingi. That's going to slow Stevenson down. Kingi checks the leg kick. Stevenson needs to keep his hands up - Kingi had a free shot at his head there. Stevenson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kingi is able to avoid easily. Both fighters circling a little - Kingi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Kingi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Kingi connects with a body shot. Kingi steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Stevenson. That one must have hurt. Stevenson tries to clinch up. Stevenson misses with a straight right. Kingi feints a counter leg kick. Kingi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stevenson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Stevenson throws out a loose jab but Kingi uses good head movement to avoid it. Kingi flicks out a counter leg kick but Stevenson steps away. Stevenson misses with a wild body shot. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kingi connects with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight! Stadin Kingi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Kingi 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30 Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30 Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stadin Kingi! Stadin Kingi was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
PFC 98 Alzheimer vs Zhai
Date: Apr 06, 2019 |
#R1# Com displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stevenson throws out the jab. The fighters circling - Stevenson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Stevenson throws a leg kick but Com checks it. Com throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stevenson. Stevenson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Com with a body shot. Stevenson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stevenson scores with a body shot.
Com walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Stevenson checks a leg kick nicely. A kick lands to the mid section there for Com. Com staying out of range there. Stevenson moves out of range as Com throws a body kick.
Com fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Com avoids a punch combination nicely.
Com throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stevenson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Com scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Jab from Com. Stevenson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CL2# Stevenson darts in and clinches Com up against the cage. Com working aggressively here.
Stevenson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC# Com breaks from the clinch.
#T1# Stevenson misses with a wild combination.
Com lands a nice looking body kick. Stevenson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Stevenson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Com's head. Stevenson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Com listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#TD# Com closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Stevenson's guard. Com with a flurry of punches that miss. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Stevenson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Stevenson controls Com momentarily but Com frees himself. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Com accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2# Stevenson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Com with a nice head shot there. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Com wants to control from the top but Stevenson keeps moving. Com loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Com throws a big right hand that misses. Com throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Com wants to control from the top but Stevenson keeps moving. Stevenson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Com controls the pace. Com scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Stevenson keeping full guard, as Com tries to pass. #T3# Stevenson keeping moving, preventing Com from controlling successfully. Com postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Stevenson pulls Com in close to his closed guard and prevents Com from doing any damage or advancing position. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Com lands a couple of digs. Com trying to control the position from guard on top but Stevenson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Com throws a strike but Stevenson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB# Com is looking for a triangle here but Stevenson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Com tries to buck Stevenson off but Stevenson is having none of it.#T4# Stevenson working away. Com tries to get back to half guard but can't. You can see the frustration on Com's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Com sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Com trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bomb Com dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# A looping hook to the body misses from Stevenson. Com does a little dance to reset his feet. Stevenson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
It looks like Com has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Com jabbing away but nothing is landing. Com is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stevenson can do to turn this around? Stevenson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Com. Stevenson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Despite the aggression on Stevenson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Stevenson swings for the body but Com moves out of range.
Stevenson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCom. Stevenson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Com. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Com.
Com cracks Stevenson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Stevenson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Com in his tracks. Com is looking to score with low kicks. Stevenson looks like he wants to counter punch here. Stevenson is looking to slow Com down with leg kicks. Com throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Stevenson jabbing away but nothing is landing. Com throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stevenson avoids the head kick by Com.
Stevenson now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Com connects with a solid leg kick. Com connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stevenson's hands. Stevenson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Stevenson ducks under a wild hook from Com. Com jabs Stevenson right on the nose. Stevenson blinks but takes it well. Stevenson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1# Com slips a jab from Stevenson. Stevenson throws a lazy right hand but Com sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Stevenson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Stevenson cracks a nice hook into Com's ribs. Donk. Stevenson catches Com right on the button with a cross. Com lands a leg kick that knocks Stevenson off balance momentarily. Stevenson throws out a leg kick but Com moves out of range and Stevenson only half commits. Com lunges at Stevenson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stevenson's hand. Com cracks the inside of Stevenson's front leg. Stevenson throws a leg kick that misses. Com connects with an inside leg kick. Stevenson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. A slapping leg kick lands for Com.
Stevenson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Com was well out of range. Poor timing from Stevenson.#TD# Com 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. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Com working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Stevenson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Com trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Com loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2# Stevenson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Stevenson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Com has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Com postures up in Stevenson's guard and throws a big left but Stevenson blocks it. Com makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Com working some strikes from top position. Com scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Stevenson wants to get back to his feet but Com is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Stevenson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Stevenson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3# Com scoring with punches to the head and body. Com 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. Stevenson wants to stand and escape but Com is having none of it. Com working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Com throwing strikes but missing. Com 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. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Com lands with a nice body kick. Stevenson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Com. Stevenson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Com is out of range and Stevenson settles back down. Com connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. A slow jab from Com misses its intended target. Com with a jab.#T4# Com scores with a shot to the body.
Com ducks right into an uppercut from Stevenson. Com ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stevenson moves away. Adonis Stevenson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Com shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Com fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stevenson manages to avoid it. Stevenson throws out a loose jab but Com uses good head movement to avoid it. Stevenson looks to land a combination but Com avoids it well. This has been an exciting period of action! Com cracks Stevenson with an open hand slap. Com closes the distance and clinches up with Stevenson, looking for a takedown. Com pushes Stevenson against the cage but Stevenson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Com blocks a leg kick. Com fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bomb Com. That's going to take a lot out of him. Com looks for a takedown but Stevenson sprawls well. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Com, as that shot connected.
Stevenson clobbers Com with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Com throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Com tries for a takedown but Stevenson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Com thows a left - swing and a miss! Stevenson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bomb Com dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# Stevenson defending well as Com loads up on a big left hand. Com scores with a jab. Stevenson acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Bomb Com is winning the standup battle so far. A slow jab from Stevenson misses its intended target. Com misses with a looping left. Com takes one on the button. Stevenson throws a hook but Com avoids it easily. Com throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Stevenson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Com takes one to the chin there. Com looks to throw the jab but Stevenson is out of range. Com misses with a lunging right hand
and Stevenson counters with a lovely shot to the body. Nice jab there from Stevenson. Com throws a wild combination but nothing lands. The fighters circling - Stevenson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Com attempts a counter takedown but Stevenson avoids it well and moves away. Stevenson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stevenson moves out of range as Com throws a body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Com scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stevenson in his tracks. Com closes the distance and clinches up with Stevenson, looking for a takedown. Com pushes Stevenson against the cage but Stevenson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Stevenson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Com's calf. Bomb Com seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Some wild striking there from Com.
Stevenson throws out a counter right but Com avoids it with no problem.#T1# Com throws a leg kick and Stevenson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Stevenson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Com throws a solid leg kick but Stevenson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Com. Com lunges at Stevenson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stevenson's hand. Stevenson checks the leg kick. Stevenson misses the jab. Com throws a leg kick but Stevenson sees it coming and checks it nicely. Nice defenses there by Com. A looping hook to the body misses from Stevenson. Com does a little dance to reset his feet. Com throws a body punch but Stevenson moves out of range. Com lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Com throws a hook to the side of Stevenson's head but Stevenson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Stevenson walks into a jab. Com avoids the body shot from Stevenson.
Stevenson swings for the body but Com moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Com misses the target. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Com takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Com swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stevenson. Com moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Stevenson throws a hook but Com avoids it easily. Adonis Stevenson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Com scores with a jab. Stevenson acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Stevenson throws a leg kick but Com moved away. Stevenson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Com is able to avoid easily. Stevenson slaps away a takedown attempt from Com, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD# Com is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Stevenson's half guard. Com throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Com throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Com missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Com seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Stevenson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment. Stevenson tries to kick Com off but Com keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3# Stevenson is not content to let Com control the position.#SUB2# Stevenson looking for submissions off his back. Stevenson wants to get back to his feet. Com thows a huge punch but Stevenson dodges it nicely.
Com thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Com throwing shots but Stevenson is blocking nicely. Com missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Com trying to control from Stevenson's half guard. Stevenson has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Com throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stevenson works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Stevenson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Com. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Com slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Com trying to control the position but Stevenson is working away. Com throws an elbow but Stevenson slips to the side and avoids it well.
And that's the end of the fight! Bomb Com showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Com, 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27 Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27 Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bomb Com! In his post fight interview, Bomb Com started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
PFC 90 Andreev vs Wright
Date: Feb 23, 2019 |
#R1# A jab from Stevenson misses. Stevenson throws a nice outside leg kick. Stevenson throws a nice outside leg kick. Stevenson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murphy manages to avoid it. It looked like Murphy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Murphy lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Stevenson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stevenson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Stevenson scores with a nice right hand.
Stevenson lands a jab to the nose. Stevenson checks a leg kick. Stevenson lands with a cross. Stevenson with a jab. Murphy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stevenson. An attempted straight right counter from Murphy misses the target. Stevenson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murphy sees it coming and avoids it easily. Murphy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Stevenson darts in and out, connecting with a jab. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Stevenson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murphy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Murphy walks into a stiff left hand from Stevenson. A swing and a miss from Murphy. Stevenson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Stevenson digs a good body shot into Murphy's ribs. Stevenson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Murphy counters with a series of strikes. Stevenson will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1# Murphy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Murphy throws a body punch but Stevenson moves out of range. Both fighters circling a little - Murphy finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Stevenson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stevenson.
Murphy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stevenson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Stevenson misses with a looping right. Stevenson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Murphy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stevenson staying out of range there. Murphy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Adonis Stevenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Murphy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Murphy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Stevenson misses with a straight left. That kick from Murphy tenderised Stevenson's leg. Stevenson is trying to keep his angry face on. Stevenson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murphy tries a head kick but it misses.
Stevenson tries a quick counter leg kick but Murphy is wise to it. Stevenson takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Stevenson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
Stevenson scores with a decent looking hook. A jab from Murphy misses. #T2# Stevenson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Murphy under the eye. Stevenson feints a jab promting Murphy to slip. Stevenson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Murphy slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Stevenson gets off balance looking for a body kick and Murphy counters with a stiff right hand. Stevenson throws a body shot but no joy. Murphy lands a nice shot to the body.
Stevenson 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. Murphy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murphy throws a wild body kick that Stevenson sees coming a mile off. Murphy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Murphy misses with a body shot.
Stevenson looks to land a right hand but Murphy moved out of range. As Stevenson backs away, Murphy returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Stevenson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Murphy. Murphy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Stevenson fails in his attempt to clinch. Stevenson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Murphy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Stevenson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Murphy had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Murphy takes a kick to the side of the head. Stevenson misses with a double jab.
Stevenson throws out a loose jab but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it. Murphy half committed to a counter leg kick. Stevenson throws a right and a left that Murphy avoids nicely. #T3# Murphy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good work by Stevenson as he checks the leg kick. Stevenson throws a big shot that misses. A big left from Stevenson misses. Stevenson defending well as Murphy loads up on a big left hand. Murphy scores with a hook. Stevenson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Murphy throws a looping overhand right but Stevenson ducks down to avoid it. The fighters circle momentarily. Murphy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. A combination from Stevenson does no damage. Stevenson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stevenson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Murphy. That did some damage! Nice jab there from Murphy. Murphy fails in his attempt to clinch. Stevenson throws a hook but Murphy avoids it easily. 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! Stevenson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stevenson moves away. Murphy throws a low kick but Stevenson moves out of range easily. #T4# Stevenson misses with a hook to the body
and Murphy counters with a good low kick that Stevenson was not able to check. Murphy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Murphy moves away from the strike by Stevenson. Murphy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stevenson's hands. A swing and a miss from Stevenson. Murphy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stevenson throws a solid leg kick but Murphy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stevenson. Murphy tries to land a body kick and Stevenson counters with a right hand to the body. Murphy misses with a straight left. Stevenson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Murphy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Stevenson scores with a sloppy right hand. Murphy should have avoided that one. Murphy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Murphy misses with a shot to the body letting Stevenson counter with a right hand. Murphy lands a leg kick that knocks Stevenson off balance momentarily. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.#CL# Murphy has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murphy. Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Stevenson. Stevenson is trying to break the clinch but Murphy is controlling him. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adonis Stevenson dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Nice body kick there by Murphy. Murphy misses with a low kick. Stevenson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Murphy. Stevenson avoids the head kick by Murphy.
Murphy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Stevenson throws a quick inside leg kick. Murphy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stevenson throws an overhand right that lands on Murphy's shoulder, as Murphy tries to avoid the shot. Stevenson checks a leg kick. A solid leg kick lands there for Stevenson.
Adonis Stevenson seems to be getting the better of the standup. Murphy is looking to clinch but Stevenson is avoiding it.
Murphy lands a lovely overhand right. Murphy cracks Stevenson with a good jab. Stevenson misses with a jab to the body
and Murphy counters with an outside leg kick.
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!#CL# Murphy rushes Stevenson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Stevenson wants to break free but Murphy has control.
Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
Stevenson tries to break free but Murphy pushes him back against the cage.#T1##BC# Murphy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A slapping leg kick lands for Murphy.
Stevenson blocks a head kick by Murphy.
Murphy lands a leg kick that knocks Stevenson off balance momentarily. Murphy throws a front kick that sends Stevenson stumbling back into the cage. Stevenson connects with an inside leg kick. Stevenson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stevenson takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses. Murphy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Murphy darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Stevenson throws a nice outside leg kick. Stevenson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Murphy staying out of range there. Stevenson misses with a leg kick and Murphy counters with a low kick, right behind Stevenson 's knee. Stevenson thuds a left hand into Murphy's body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Murphy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stevenson. Stevenson throws a body shot but no joy. Murphy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stevenson checks it well. Stevenson punishes Murphy's body with a nice straight punch.#T2# Murphy needs to keep his hands up - Stevenson had a free shot at his head there. Murphy has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Stevenson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Stevenson. Stevenson scores with a spinning back kick! Murphy throws a body punch but Stevenson moves out of range. Stevenson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Stevenson connects with an inside leg kick. Stevenson missing with a left hand there. Murphy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Murphy tried to counter with a leg kick but Stevenson avoided it. Stevenson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Murphy slips a jab from Stevenson. Stevenson misses with a two punch combination.
Murphy scores with a nice body kick.
Stevenson misses with a right hand #CL# and Murphy counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Murphy. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murphy. Stevenson tries to circle away but Murphy has him pinned against the cage. Murphy working aggressively here.
Murphy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stevenson's elbow. #T3# Murphy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stevenson backwards. Stevenson is trying to break free. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murphy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2# Stevenson breaks from the clinch.
An inside leg kick from Stevenson misses. Stevenson throws a one two combo.
Murphy pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Stevenson takes a shot right to the bread basket. Stevenson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Murphy. Murphy obviously looking to wear him down.
Murphy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stevenson.
Stevenson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Stevenson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stevenson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. 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! Murphy moves out of range as Stevenson strikes. An attempted straight right counter from Murphy misses the target. Murphy thumps Stevenson with a low kick. Murphy avoids the body shot from Stevenson.
#T4# Murphy connects with a nice looking jab.
Murphy looks for the body kick but Stevenson saw that one coming. Stevenson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
Murphy is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Murphy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stevenson. Good work by Murphy as he checks the leg kick. Stevenson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. A swing and a miss from Stevenson. Murphy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stevenson flicks out a counter leg kick but Murphy steps away. Murphy throws a jab but it's blocked by Stevenson. Murphy checks a leg kick. Murphy sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#CL2# Stevenson darts in and clinches Murphy up against the cage. Stevenson wants to get back to striking at distance but Murphy won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Murphy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Stevenson working hard to break the clinch. Stevenson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Murphy. Murphy lands a nice uppercut. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tobias Murphy will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Murphy closes the distance and lands a one-two. Murphy misses with a hook. Stevenson throws a nice inside leg kick. Stevenson throws a body shot but no joy. A looping hook to the body misses from Murphy. Stevenson does a little dance to reset his feet. Stevenson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Stevenson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Murphy on the side of the head. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stevenson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Murphy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Murphy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Stevenson misses with a low kick as Murphy jumps back. Murphy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Murphy there as he acknowledges the shot. Murphy swings for the body but Stevenson moves out of range.
Stevenson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Murphy is out of range and Stevenson settles back down. Nice jab there from Murphy. This has been an exciting period of action! Murphy lands a right hook to the body.
Murphy scores with a jab to the head.
Stevenson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Murphy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Stevenson takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T1# Stevenson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Stevenson lands a head kick!
Stevenson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. A telegraphed right hand from Stevenson misses the target. Murphy pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Murphy tries to work over Stevenson's front leg with a kick but Stevenson checks it. Stevenson with a body punch. A glancing blow. Stevenson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stevenson blocks the body kick.
Stevenson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stevenson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murphy. Stevenson misses with a wild body shot. Murphy feinted there with a counter leg kick. Stevenson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
Murphy blocks a head kick by Stevenson.
Murphy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Murphy checks a leg kick. #T2# Murphy moves into range and connects with a jab. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Stevenson blocks the body kick.
Murphy misses with a body kick. Stevenson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Stevenson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stevenson throws a hook but Murphy blocks it. A telegraphed right hand from Stevenson misses the target. Stevenson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stevenson! But no joy. Murphy looks to throw the jab but Stevenson is out of range. Stevenson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stevenson misses with a wild body shot. As Stevenson backs away, Murphy returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Stevenson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murphy. Murphy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stevenson throws a shot from downtown. Murphy moves away and avoids it. Murphy feinted there with a counter leg kick. Murphy connects with a high kick. Murphy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stevenson. Murphy lands an overhand right. Stevenson misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T3# Stevenson throws a hook but Murphy avoids it easily. Murphy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stevenson at a distance.
Murphy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stevenson. That did some damage! A good leg kick by Murphy. Murphy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stevenson. That did some damage! Murphy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stevenson. Murphy moves in looking to clinch but Stevenson pushes him off. Murphy cracks Stevenson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Stevenson misses with the combination.
Murphy misses with a body kick. Stevenson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murphy. Stevenson throws a leg kick that misses. Stevenson misses with a shot to the body and Murphy counters with a nice uppercut. #CL# Murphy darts in and clinches Stevenson up against the cage. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Murphy working aggressively here.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
#T4# Stevenson tries to break free but Murphy pushes him back against the cage.#BC2# Stevenson manages to break the clinch.
Stevenson throws a lazy right hand but Murphy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A nice inside leg kick there by Murphy. That's going to slow Stevenson down. Murphy throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Murphy throws a looping overhand right but Stevenson ducks down to avoid it. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Murphy. Stevenson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Murphy. That one must have hurt. Stevenson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stevenson moves away. Stevenson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Murphy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Stevenson throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range. Murphy wants to slow Stevenson down by chopping away at his legs. Stevenson lands with a nice body kick. Murphy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that's the end of the fight! Tobias Murphy showed his dominance in that final round. I think Murphy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28 Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28 Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tobias Murphy! A relieved looking Tobias Murphy thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Syn Europe 98
Date: Jan 30, 2019 |
#R1# Thud! ouch! good body kick from Stevenson - that will leave a mark!
A telegraphed right hand from Stevenson misses the target. Adonis Stevenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Chadnezzar throws a series of punches but Stevenson moves out of range. Stevenson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Stevenson scores with a kick to the body.
A jab from Chadnezzar misses. Stevenson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chadnezzar.
Chadnezzar definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Stevenson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Stevenson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Stevenson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Stevenson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Stevenson swings widly with a right hand
and Chadnezzar counters with a nice uppercut. Stevenson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Chadnezzar gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. 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! Stevenson tries to land a front kick but Chadnezzar steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Chadnezzar lunges at Stevenson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stevenson's hand. Chadnezzar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Stevenson lands with a nice body punch. Stevenson swings widly with a right hand
and Chadnezzar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Stevenson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Stevenson lands a front kick.#T1# Stevenson sizes up Chadnezzar with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Stevenson misses with a wild combination.
Stevenson misses with a looping right. Chadnezzar takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stevenson connects with an inside leg kick. Stevenson misses with a straight left. Chadnezzar slips a jab from Stevenson. Stevenson swings widly with a right hand
#CL# and Chadnezzar counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Chadnezzar. A short left from Chadnezzar. Stevenson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Chadnezzar gets through Stevenson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Chadnezzar looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Stevenson has Chadnezzar pressed against the cage, preventing Chadnezzar from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Stevenson is trying to break the clinch but Chadnezzar is controlling him. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chadnezzar. #T2##BC2# Stevenson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chadnezzar lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Stevenson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chadnezzar. Stevenson scores with a decent looking hook. Chadnezzar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Stevenson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chadnezzar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Chadnezzar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stevenson moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Stevenson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. A big right from Stevenson misses. Chadnezzar seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Nice uppercut lands for Chadnezzar. That snapped Stevenson's head back.
Stevenson checks the leg kick. Chadnezzar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stevenson. As Stevenson backs away, Chadnezzar returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Chadnezzar lands a leg kick that knocks Stevenson off balance momentarily. Chadnezzar misses with an uppercut. Chadnezzar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Crunch! Stevenson slams his shin into Chadnezzar's torso.#T3# Chadnezzar takes a swing at Stevenson's ribcage but misses. Chadnezzar with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stevenson to score with a decent uppercut. Stevenson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stevenson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Chadnezzar throws a jab when Stevenson was well out of range. Stevenson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chadnezzar. Chadnezzar circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Stevenson stuns Chadnezzar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. A jab from Stevenson does it's job there. Stevenson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stevenson throws the kick towards the body but Chadnezzar avoids it. Stevenson connects with a body shot that sends Chadnezzar's belly button to the back. Chadnezzar lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Stevenson throws a head kick but Chadnezzar moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Chadnezzar. The fighters circling - Chadnezzar throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Chadnezzar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stevenson. Chadnezzar appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T4# Chadnezzar on the wrong end of a nice jab. Stevenson ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Chadnezzar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Stevenson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Chadnezzar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stevenson. Stevenson throws a leg kick but Chadnezzar sees it coming and moves out of range. Stevenson misses with a hook. Chadnezzar ducked under it nicely. Stevenson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Stevenson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chadnezzar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Chadnezzar misses with a looping right. Stevenson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Stevenson misses with a body kick. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Chadnezzar lands with a cross. Stevenson moves away from the strike by Chadnezzar. Stevenson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Chadnezzar misses the target. Stevenson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adonis Stevenson dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Chadnezzar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stevenson throws out the jab. Stevenson misses with a body shot
letting Chadnezzar counter with a right hand. Stevenson throws the kick towards the body but Chadnezzar avoids it. Stevenson has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Stevenson throws a body kick that misses and Chadnezzar counters with a straight right hand. Stevenson throws out a token jab with nothing on it. A swing and a miss from Stevenson. Stevenson slips a jab from Chadnezzar. Stevenson jabbing away but nothing is landing. Chadnezzar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stevenson throws out the jab. Chadnezzar drops his hands momentarily and Stevenson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Stevenson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chadnezzar blocks a low kick nicely. Stevenson digs a good hook to Chadnezzar's body.
Stevenson staying out of range there. Chadnezzar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stevenson.
Stevenson unleashes a big counter combination but Chadnezzar bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Stevenson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Stevenson loads up on a big right hand but Chadnezzar slips the punch.#T1# Chadnezzar tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Chadnezzar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stevenson. Stevenson obviously looking to wear him down.
Stevenson walks into a stiff left hand from Chadnezzar. Stevenson misses the shot to the body. Stevenson throws a lazy right hand but Chadnezzar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Stevenson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Chadnezzar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stevenson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Stevenson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chadnezzar. That did some damage! Stevenson throws a body punch but Chadnezzar moves out of range. Chadnezzar avoids the body shot from Stevenson.
A slow jab from Chadnezzar misses its intended target. Stevenson thows a body kick. Chadnezzar tries to catch it but that hurt him. Chadnezzar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stevenson manages to avoid it. Stevenson lands with a shot to the body. #T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Chadnezzar moves out of range as Stevenson strikes. Chadnezzar appears to be looking for a big counter. Stevenson misses the jab. Stevenson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stevenson!
Stevenson misses with a wild body shot. Stevenson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chadnezzar. Stevenson looks to land a combination but Chadnezzar avoids it well. Stevenson misses with a kick to the body and Chadnezzar counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stevenson thinking. Chadnezzar just misses with a punch to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stevenson.
Chadnezzar has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Stevenson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chadnezzar. Stevenson misses the body punch and Chadnezzar counters with a straight right hand. Adonis Stevenson seems to be getting the better of the standup. Stevenson throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Chadnezzar to counter with a crisp jab. Chadnezzar on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Chadnezzar throws a shot from downtown. Stevenson moves away and avoids it. Stevenson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T3# Stevenson throws a jab but it's blocked by Chadnezzar. Chadnezzar lands with a right hand. Stevenson checks a low kick from Chadnezzar. Chadnezzar lunges at Stevenson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stevenson's hand. Stevenson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chadnezzar at a distance.
Stevenson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stevenson misses with an uppercut
and Chadnezzar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC# Stevenson is rocked! Stevenson misses with an uppercut. Stevenson throws a big shot that misses. Chadnezzar is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Stevenson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stevenson is still on wobbly legs! Can Chadnezzar finish him? Stevenson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Stevenson seems to have recovered his senses. Stevenson throws a hook but Chadnezzar avoids it easily. Chadnezzar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stevenson.
Chadnezzar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4# Chadnezzar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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! Stevenson on the wrong end of a nice jab. Stevenson slips under a jab from Chadnezzar. Stevenson throws a body shot but no joy. Chadnezzar looks to score with a jab to the body but Stevenson is just out of range. Stevenson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chadnezzar.
Chadnezzar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stevenson. A big right from Chadnezzar misses. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Stevenson. Chadnezzar shrugs it off though. A punch combination from Stevenson misses. Chadnezzar has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stevenson finds it's way round the side to connect with Chadnezzar's head. Chadnezzar lands with an overhand left. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A jab from Chadnezzar misses. Stevenson throws a series of punches but Chadnezzar avoids them all with ease. Stevenson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adonis Stevenson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Chadnezzar has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stevenson finds it's way round the side to connect with Chadnezzar's head. Stevenson throws an off balance right hand
and Chadnezzar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Chadnezzar feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stevensons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Stevenson misses with a looping left. Stevenson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. A combination from Stevenson does no damage. Stevenson misses with a wild body shot. Stevenson scores with a hook to the body. Chadnezzar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Chadnezzar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Stevenson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Chadnezzar looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. No joy there for Stevenson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Chadnezzar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Stevenson throws a jab when Chadnezzar was well out of range. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A slow jab from Stevenson misses its intended target. Stevenson throws a hook to the side of Chadnezzar's head but Chadnezzar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Stevenson ducks under a wild hook from Chadnezzar. Chadnezzar takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
#T1# Chadnezzar misses with an uppercut. Stevenson tries a quick counter leg kick but Chadnezzar is wise to it. Stevenson misses with a body shot.
Chadnezzar slips a jab from Stevenson. Chadnezzar will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Chadnezzar ducks under a wild hook from Stevenson. Stevenson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chadnezzar sees it coming and avoids it easily. Chadnezzar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stevenson. Stevenson looks to score with a jab to the body but Chadnezzar is just out of range. Chadnezzar was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Stevenson throws a wild body kick that Chadnezzar sees coming a mile off. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chadnezzar, as that shot connected.
A nice combination there by Chadnezzar.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stevenson. Chadnezzar works Stevenson's body with a nice hook. Chadnezzar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Stevenson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Stevenson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chadnezzar.#T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Chadnezzar drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Stevenson lunges at Chadnezzar with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chadnezzar's hand. Chadnezzar misses with a body shot.
Stevenson pushes Chadnezzar away with a front kick. Chadnezzar cracks Stevenson with a right hand to the side of the head. Chadnezzar with a body punch. A glancing blow. Chadnezzar takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Stevenson throws a lazy right hand but Chadnezzar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Chadnezzar scores with a hook to the body. Stevenson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Chadnezzar staying out of range there. Stevenson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chadnezzar. Stevenson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Stevenson looks to land a body kick but Chadnezzar moved away. Stevenson avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Chadnezzar on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T3# Chadnezzar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Stevenson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chadnezzar. Stevenson slips a jab from Chadnezzar. Chadnezzar throws a lazy right hand but Stevenson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Stevenson throws a hook to the side of Chadnezzar's head but Chadnezzar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Chadnezzar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Stevenson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chadnezzar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Nebu Chadnezzar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Adonis Stevenson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Stevenson misses with a left hand and Chadnezzar counters with a right hand to the body. Stevenson looks to score with a jab to the body but Chadnezzar is just out of range. Chadnezzar takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stevenson slips under a jab from Chadnezzar. Stevenson jabbing away but nothing is landing. It looked like Chadnezzar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Stevenson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Chadnezzar throws a jab when Stevenson was well out of range.#T4# Stevenson scores with a jab. Chadnezzar acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Chadnezzar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stevenson. A counter left hand to the body from Chadnezzar misses its target. A swing and a miss from Stevenson. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A jab from Chadnezzar misses. Stevenson lands with a nice body kick. Stevenson tries to bum rush Chadnezzar with a series of wild strikes but Chadnezzar uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Stevenson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chadnezzar. Stevenson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nice defenses there by Chadnezzar. An inside leg kick lands from Stevenson. Chadnezzar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stevenson. Nice body kick there by Stevenson. Stevenson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chadnezzar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Stevenson connects with an inside leg kick. Chadnezzar throws the left hand but Stevenson avoids the punch easily.
And that's the end of the fight! Adonis Stevenson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Stevenson 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30 Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30 Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adonis Stevenson!
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Event:
DARE 89
Date: Dec 22, 2018 |
#R1# Stevenson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. A nice leg kick lands there from Stevenson. Good shot there by Stevenson. Stevenson scores with a nice right hand.
Stevenson stuns Crowder with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Crowder needs to keep his hands up - Stevenson had a free shot at his head there. Stevenson slips a jab from Crowder. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Crowder crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Stevenson - the referee stops the clock and Crowder gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Stevenson. Crowder manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Crowder uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stevenson. Stevenson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Stevenson slips a jab from Crowder. Crowder misses the shot to the body. Stevenson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Crowder moves forwards but Stevenson connects with a nice, crisp jab. Stevenson slips under a jab from Crowder. Crowder cracks Stevenson with a right hand to the side of the head. Stevenson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#ROC# Crowder is rocked! Crowder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stevenson. Crowder is still on wobbly legs! Can Stevenson finish him? Adonis Stevenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Stevenson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. OH! Crowder has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Stevenson smells blood and charges in for the finish! Stevenson unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Crowder sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Adonis Stevenson!
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Event:
DARE 84
Date: Nov 24, 2018 |
#R1# Spinks shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stevenson as he jumps to the side. Spinks misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stevenson half committed to a counter leg kick. Spinks staying out of range there. Stevenson throws an overhand right that lands on Spinks's shoulder, as Spinks tries to avoid the shot. Stevenson looks to throw the jab but Spinks is out of range. Stevenson throws a leg kick which misses Spinks's front leg but catches the back leg as Spinks tries to avoid it. Stevenson thows a left - swing and a miss! Stevenson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. A leg kick checked by Spinks. It seemed like Spinks was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Spinks lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stevenson at a distance.
Stevenson throws a leg kick and Spinks counters with a stiff right hand. Adonis Stevenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Spinks looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A bone on bone clash there as Spinks blocks the leg kick.
Nice shot by Stevenson. Stevenson lands a leg kick that knocks Spinks off balance momentarily. This has been an exciting period of action! Stevenson cracks Spinks with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1# Stevenson throws a low kick, looking for Spinks's leg but Spinks calmly moves out of range. Stevenson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Spinks. Spinks throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. We've been told by Stevenson's head coaches at Vale Tudo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Stevenson misses with a straight right. Spinks wants to counter with a clinch but Stevenson pushes him away. Spinks takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Spinks blocks the body kick.
Stevenson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#TD2# Spinks looking to score a takedown here. Stevenson is defending well but Spinks drives through and ends up in Stevenson's guard. Spinks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stevenson swivels though and keeps the full guard. Spinks keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stevenson's head. Stevenson looking to control but Spinks passes into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Spinks not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2# Stevenson is trying to maintain the position but Spinks is very close to passing his half guard. Spinks has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Spinks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stevenson keeps working. Stevenson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Spinks. Spinks missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Stevenson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Spinks. Stevenson wants to get back to his feet. Spinks is looking to stall here but Stevenson recovers full guard. Spinks throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3# Spinks working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Spinks with a flurry of punches that miss. Stevenson is looking to stand up but Spinks isn't so interested in that idea. Spinks makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2# Spinks drops back looking for a leg! Stevenson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stevenson manages to kick Spinks off! Spinks jumps back into Stevenson's guard. Spinks trying to control the position from guard on top but Stevenson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Spinks works over Stevenson with some ground and pound from guard. Spinks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Stevenson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Spinks on the ground. Spinks cracks Stevenson with a solid left hand. Spinks trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Spinks is looking to advance position but Stevenson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR# Spinks really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Stevenson controlling his opponent. Spinks sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jackson Spinks will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Stevenson cracks the inside of Spinks's front leg. Spinks blocks a jab.#CL2# Spinks pushes Stevenson up against the cage in a clinch.#BC# Stevenson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stevenson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. A big left from Stevenson misses. A jab from Stevenson misses. Stevenson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Spinks's sensitive parts. Spinks moves away from the strike by Stevenson. A slow jab from Stevenson misses its intended target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Good leg kick by Stevenson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Spinks slips a straight right by Stevenson. Stevenson misses with an uppercut
and Spinks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Spinks moves out of range as Stevenson strikes. Stevenson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#T1# Spinks connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Spinks on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stevenson. Stevenson obviously looking to wear him down.
Stevenson lands the left hand. Spinks throws a sloppy head kick and Stevenson moves out of range easily. Spinks takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice shot lands for Stevenson. Stevenson throws a half hearted mid kick. A clash of legs there as Spinks blocks the low kick. Spinks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stevenson. Stevenson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Spinks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Stevenson looks to land a left hand but Spinks moved out of range nicely. Spinks avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Spinks only half commits to the counter leg kick. Spinks tries to move into range but Stevenson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Spinks dips down and scores with a jab to the body. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Stevenson throws a leg kick and Spinks counters with a nice uppercut. #T2# Stevenson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Stevenson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spinks manages to avoid it. Stevenson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stevenson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Spinks checks it well. Spinks moves out of range as Stevenson strikes. A thudding body kick lands there by Spinks!
Spinks looks to throw the jab but Stevenson is out of range. Stevenson swings and misses with a shot to the body and Spinks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Spinks scores with a decent looking hook. Spinks wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Stevenson lands with an overhand left. Spinks checks a leg kick. A nice side step and Spinks releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Spinks throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Spinks moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Stevenson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stevenson.#T3# Stevenson lands a jab to Spinks's midsection. Adonis Stevenson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Stevenson lands with a nice body punch. Stevenson throws a looping overhand right but Spinks ducks down to avoid it. Spinks feints the counter takedown. Spinks moves away from the strike by Stevenson. Good exchange - Stevenson coming out on top. Spinks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stevenson throws a big shot that misses. Stevenson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Stevenson misses with a wild body shot. Spinks is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. A chopping leg kick lands by Stevenson. Stevenson misses with a hook. Stevenson missing with a left hand there. Spinks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Stevenson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spinks sees it coming and avoids it easily. Stevenson throws a right hand that misses
and Spinks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Spinks's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Spinks slips under a jab.#T4# Spinks throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Stevenson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spinks. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Stevenson ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Spinks has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Good work by Spinks as he checks the leg kick. Adonis Stevenson is winning the standup battle so far. Stevenson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spinks moves away. Stevenson thows a leg kick but Spinks checks it and Spinks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Stevenson lands a nice hook to Spinks's body. Spinks takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. A low kick from Stevenson misses and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Stevenson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spinks.
A telegraphed right hand from Stevenson misses the target. Good work by Stevenson as he checks the leg kick. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Spinks.
Stevenson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spinks sees it coming and avoids it easily. Spinks scores with a leg kick.
Spinks turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adonis Stevenson dominated that second round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Spinks scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stevenson doesn't seem bothered though. Stevenson punishes Spinks's body with a nice straight punch. Stevenson connects with a looping right hand.
Stevenson digs a good body shot into Spinks's ribs. Spinks has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Stevenson throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2# and Spinks counters with a takedown into side control. Spinks looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Stevenson is avoiding damage well.
Spinks scoring with punches from side control. Spinks is chipping away with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Stevenson taking a bit of punishment here - Spinks scoring with strikes. #SUB2# Spinks wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stevenson, who protects the arm well. Spinks tries to advance to mount but can't. #T1# Spinks working the ground and pound from side control.#SUB2# Spinks is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stevenson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Spinks grinds an elbow into Stevenson's temple. Sloppy strikes there by Spinks. Spinks postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#SUB2# Spinks tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2# The strikes coming from Spinks are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Spinks in side control, throwing shots but Stevenson defends. Stevenson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Jackson Spinks has got the better of the ground game so far. Spinks breaks from Stevenson's wrist control and lands an elbow. Spinks throwing strikes here but Stevenson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Spinks is landing with some decent strikes but Stevenson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Spinks lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#T3# Spinks is landing with some decent strikes but Stevenson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Spinks thowing shots but they're missing. Spinks throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Stevenson because Spinks loaded up on that one. Spinks in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Poor strikes thrown by Spinks there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Spinks lands with some strikes. Spinks dominating with strikes here.#ROC2# Stevenson is rocked! Spinks pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Oh Stevenson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2# Spinks looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Spinks lands a big elbow - Stevenson is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Stevenson is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jackson Spinks! Jackson Spinks thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
DARE 75: HAO VS. TONON
Date: Oct 24, 2018 |
#R1# A looping hook to the body misses from Stevenson. Budimon does a little dance to reset his feet. Stevenson looks to throw the jab but Budimon is out of range. Stevenson works the jab nicely. Stevenson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Budimon. Budimon misses the shot to the body. Budimon thows a left - swing and a miss! Stevenson throws a nice inside leg kick. Budimon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stevenson throws out the jab. Stevenson looks to land a left hand but Budimon moved out of range nicely. We've been informed that Budimon has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Stevenson tries to move into range but Budimon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Budimon moves away from the strike by Stevenson. Stevenson misses with a looping left. Adonis Stevenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Stevenson slips a jab from Budimon. Stevenson misses with a left hand and Budimon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Budimon misses with a head kick.
Stevenson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Budimon is able to avoid easily. Budimon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Budimon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Stevenson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Budimon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T1# Stevenson throws the left hand but Budimon avoids the punch easily. Stevenson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stevenson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Budimon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Stevenson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Budimon. Budimon misses with a straight left. Budimon walks into a straight right hand from Stevenson. Budimon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. A nice leg kick lands there from Budimon. Budimon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A looping hook to the body misses from Budimon. Stevenson does a little dance to reset his feet.#KD# Stevenson lands a left and a right that send Budimon crashing to the mat, dazed. Stevenson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC# Budimon is rocked!#CUT# It looks like Simon Budimon has been cut. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Budimon circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Stevenson. Budimon falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Stevenson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adonis Stevenson!
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Event:
DARE 68
Date: Sep 26, 2018 |
#R1# Baldwin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Baldwin avoids the head kick by Stevenson.
#KD2# Baldwin lands a big head kick that sends Stevenson tumbling to the mat! Baldwin takes a step backwards and waves Stevenson back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2# Stevenson is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Adonis Stevenson has been cut. A shot to the liver by Baldwin. Beautiful body shot. Oh Stevenson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Stevenson wants to stay close but Baldwin steps back to make room for something. Stevenson seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Baldwin and Stevenson drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Brandon Baldwin! Jumping up and down and very excited, Brandon Baldwin waved his t-shirt featuring Riner Clothing and Laundry (85%)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
DARE 62
Date: Aug 18, 2018 |
#R1# Raske checks a low kick from Stevenson. Stevenson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Raske under the eye.#CUT2# It looks like Thomas Raske has been cut. Raske bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stevenson's head.#CL# Raske darts in and clinches Stevenson up against the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Raske. Stevenson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Raske misses with some punches.
Raske misses with a short punch on the inside. Raske misses with a punch on the inside.
Raske misses with a hook from the clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Raske. Raske throws a head punch that misses. A frustrated look appears on Stevenson's face as he tries to break the clinch. Raske can't find room to land a body shot as Stevenson controls the action.
Raske misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stevenson blocks an uppercut.
Raske swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2# Stevenson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Stevenson jabbing away but nothing is landing. Raske avoids a punch combination nicely.
Raske checks the leg kick nicely there.
Raske misses the shot to the body. #T1##CL# Raske closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Raske prevents Stevenson from breaking the clinch.#BC2# Stevenson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Raske lands a jab to the head.
Raske scores with a jab to the jaw. Stevenson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Raske swings for the body but Stevenson moves out of range.
Raske lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stevenson circles away quickly and effectively. Stevenson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL# Stevenson tries to keep at a distance but Raske has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2# Stevenson breaks from the clinch.
Stevenson slips under a jab. Raske tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stevenson swats him away and circles back towards the center. Stevenson keeps the fight on the outside. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Stevenson ducks under a wild hook from Raske. Raske uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stevenson. Stevenson throws a hook but Raske blocks it. Raske looks to score with a jab to the body but Stevenson is just out of range. Nice shot by Raske. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Raske throws a nice head kick!
A jab lands there for Stevenson. Stevenson walks into a jab.#T2# Raske swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Raske walks into a jab. Raske looks to score with a jab to the body but Stevenson is just out of range. Stevenson is looking to score with low kicks. Raske takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC2# Raske is rocked! Raske is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Stevenson throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Oh Raske is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Raske fails with an attempt to clinch.
Raske scores with a decent looking hook. Raske throws a looping overhand right but Stevenson ducks down to avoid it. A combination from Raske does no damage. Raske seems to have got his legs back now. Stevenson misses with a hook. Raske ducked under it nicely. Raske avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Raske tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stevenson swats him away and circles back towards the center. A looping hook to the body misses from Stevenson. Raske does a little dance to reset his feet. Raske throwing a counter right hand but Stevenson manages to avoid it. Raske misses with a wild body shot. A nice side step and Stevenson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Raske lands with a straight right. Stevenson didn't see that one coming. Raske looks to land a left hand but Stevenson moved out of range nicely. Raske takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. It looks like Raske has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him. Raske with a jab. Raske is looking to slow Stevenson down with leg kicks. Raske scores with a jab to the head.
#T3# Stevenson is looking to slow Raske down with leg kicks. A jab from Raske does it's job there. Stevenson throws a hook but Raske avoids it easily. Nice body punch from Raske. Raske throws a one two combo.
Stevenson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Stevenson throws a right and a left that Raske avoids nicely. Raske is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Stevenson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Raske throws out the jab. Raske steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stevenson. Stevenson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Raske under the eye. A swing and a miss from Raske.#CL# Raske moves into range and clinches up with Stevenson. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Stevenson is trying to push Raske away but Raske has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Raske lands an uppercut.#BC2# Stevenson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Stevenson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Stevenson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Stevenson drops Raske with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Raske! Stevenson dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adonis Stevenson!
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Event:
DARE 57: Williams vs. Volkov 5
Date: Jul 21, 2018 |
#R1# Stevenson lands a leg kick that knocks Darko off balance momentarily. Darko blocks a jab. Stevenson misses with a jab to the body
and Darko counters with a solid body kick. Stevenson looks to score with a jab to the body but Darko is just out of range. Darko throws a quick counter kick to the body but Stevenson avoids it. Stevenson moves out of range of the body kick. Stevenson slips under a jab. Stevenson misses with a left hand and Darko counters with a lovely straight right hand! Darko ducks under a wild hook from Stevenson. Adonis Stevenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Stevenson throws a hook to the side of Darko's head but Darko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Stevenson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Darko fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stevenson checks it well. Stevenson blocks the body kick.
Darko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Stevenson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Darko's head. Stevenson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Stevenson lands a slapping body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Darko. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Darko. A slapping leg kick lands for Stevenson.
#T1# Darko throws a shot from downtown. Stevenson moves away and avoids it. Stevenson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Stevenson misses with a looping right. Darko has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stevenson finds it's way round the side to connect with Darko's head. Stevenson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Darko checks the leg kick nicely there.
Darko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. A nice inside leg kick there by Stevenson. That's going to slow Darko down. Stevenson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Stevenson throws a leg kick which misses Darko's front leg but catches the back leg as Darko tries to avoid it. #CL# Darko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Stevenson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Darko lands with a short shot to the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Stevenson wants to break free but Darko has control.
Darko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stevensons head. Darko lands an uppercut. A right hook to the body lands for Darko.
#T2##BC2# Stevenson manages to break the clinch.
A shot to the body from Stevenson misses and Darko counters with a nice uppercut. Stevenson scores with a jab to the head.
Stevenson with a body punch. A glancing blow. Darko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stevenson cracks Darko with a good jab. Darko throws a half hearted mid kick. Stevenson throws a good cross that connects.
Stevenson swinging wildly here.
Stevenson swings for the body but Darko moves out of range.
Darko moves out of range as Stevenson strikes. Stevenson throws a right hand that misses
and Darko counters with a nice uppercut. Darko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stevenson. Stevenson moves out of range as Darko throws a body kick.
Stevenson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T3# Darko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stevenson. Stevenson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Stevenson scores with a head kick. Darko tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Stevenson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Stevenson checks a leg kick. A solid leg kick lands there for Stevenson.
Stevenson misses with a body kick. Darko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stevenson can pounce on him.
Stevenson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Darko. An inside leg kick lands from Stevenson. Darko throws a shot from downtown. Stevenson moves away and avoids it. Darko takes one to the chin there. A low kick from Stevenson misses and Darko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. This has been an exciting period of action! Stevenson misses with a head kick.
Stevenson missing with a left hand there. Darko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4# Stevenson lands with a nice body punch. Stevenson misses with a few strikes there.
Darko is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Darko lands a jab to the nose. A good leg kick by Stevenson. Stevenson throws a lazy right hand but Darko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. The fighters circle momentarily. Stevenson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. That kick from Darko tenderised Stevenson's leg. Stevenson is trying to keep his angry face on. Darko slips under a jab. Stevenson looks to score with a jab to the body but Darko is just out of range. Stevenson throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Stevenson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Darko had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. A big left from Stevenson misses. Stevenson misses with an uppercut. Darko saw that one coming. It looked like Darko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Darko will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Stevenson misses with a body shot.
Stevenson throws an off balance right hand
letting Darko counter with a right hand. Stevenson scores with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adonis Stevenson dominated that round. That's time! Darko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Darko blocks a jab. Darko takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stevenson just misses with a punch to the body.
Stevenson has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Stevenson scoring well with a low kick there.
A telegraphed right hand from Darko misses the target. Stevenson slips under a jab. Stevenson lands a nice shot that snaps Darko's head back.
Stevenson throws a jab when Darko was well out of range. That kick from Stevenson tenderised Darko's leg. Darko is trying to keep his angry face on. Stevenson misses with a lunging right hand
and Darko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Darko tries to clinch but Stevenson is having none of it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stevenson throws a hook to the side of Darko's head but Darko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Stevenson looks to throw a body kick and Darko counters with a straight right hand. Darko moves out of range of the strikes. Stevenson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Stevenson throws out a loose jab but Darko uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1# Stevenson misses the shot to the body. The fighters circling - Darko throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Stevenson missing with a left hand there. Darko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A little feinted left hand from Darko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Darko feints and then cracks Stevenson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stevenson down. Darko moves out of range of the strikes. Darko has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Darko scores with a nice right hand.
Stevenson throws a lazy uppercut
and Darko counters with a nice uppercut. Darko moves out of range of the strikes. A shot to the liver by Darko. Beautiful body shot. Stevenson throws a hook but Darko blocks it. Stevenson thows a left - swing and a miss! Stevenson swings for the body but Darko moves out of range.
Darko tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Stevenson manages to circle out of the way. Darko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd cheers as Stevenson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Darko doesn't seem phased though.#T2# Stevenson throws a hook but Darko blocks it. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Stevenson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Stevenson thows a leg kick but Darko checks it and Darko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Stevenson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Darko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Adonis Stevenson seems to be getting the better of the standup. Darko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stevenson moves away. Stevenson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stevenson stuns Darko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Stevenson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Darko - the referee stops the clock and Stevenson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Darko. Stevenson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Stevenson blocks a head kick by Darko.
Darko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Stevenson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stevenson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Darko swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Stevenson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Stevenson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T3# Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stevenson.
Darko staying out of range there. Stevenson misses with a leg kick and Darko makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Stevenson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Darko lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Stevenson scores with a jab to the body. Stevenson works the jab nicely. Darko throws a half hearted mid kick. Stevenson walks into a jab. Stevenson misses with a hook. Darko is looking to counter with a shot to the body. The fighters circling - Stevenson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Stevenson dips down and scores with a jab to the body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A solid leg kick lands there for Darko.
Darko takes a swing at Stevenson's ribcage but misses. #T4# Stevenson throws a lazy right hand but Darko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Stevenson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Darko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stevenson.
Stevenson misses with a body punch
and Darko counters with a lovely straight right hand! Stevenson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Stevenson with a hook. Darko with a nice cross. Stevenson throws an off balance right hand
enabling Darko to counter with a crisp jab. Stevenson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Darko is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Stevenson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stevenson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Darko. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Stevenson feints and then cracks Darko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Darko down. Stevenson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Darko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Darko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stevenson. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adonis Stevenson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Darko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round! #R3# Darko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Darko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stevenson. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stevenson.
Darko jabbing away but nothing is landing. Stevenson misses with an uppercut
and Darko counters with a straight right hand. Stevenson misses with a left hand and Darko counters with a lovely straight right hand! and Darko counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Stevenson! He's just covering up as Darko starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vlad Darko! A victorious Vlad Darko 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:
OFC 353: Venum vs Tonon
Date: May 09, 2018 |
#R1# Stevenson digs a good body shot into Mostert's ribs. Mostert walks into a stiff left hand from Stevenson. Stevenson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Mostert takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Stevenson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mostert. Mostert circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Stevenson punishes Mostert's body with a nice straight punch.#CL# Mostert rushes Stevenson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Mostert tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Stevenson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mostert backwards. This has been an exciting period of action! Stevenson can't find room to land a body shot as Mostert controls the action.
Stevenson lands a body shot. Stevenson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mostert drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stevenson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Stevenson scores with a shot to the side of Mostert's head. #T1# Stevenson working some nice short punches in the clinch. Mostert misses with a short punch on the inside. A short body shot lands from Stevenson as the two fighters clinch.
Mostert fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mostert fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mostert lands an uppercut. Stevenson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mostert struggles to land a body shot inside as Stevenson controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Mostert fails to land. Mostert misses with a punch on the inside.
Stevenson throws a punch but it's blocked by Mostert. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mostert. Stevenson lands a body punch in the clinch. A left hand lands to the body for Stevenson.
Mostert drops down looking for an ankle pick but Stevenson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Stevenson throws a body shot but no joy. Mostert blocks a jab.#T2# Mostert throws out a loose jab but Stevenson uses good head movement to avoid it. Stevenson misses with a looping left. Stevenson stuns Mostert with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Sloppy strikes from Stevenson. Those never looked like landing. Mostert takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mostert takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#ROC2# Mostert is rocked! Stevenson lands with a nice body punch. Oh Mostert is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Mostert has been working on his balance at Cozad MMA Montreal, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Stevenson. Are you kidding me?! Stevenson ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Mostert clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adonis Stevenson!
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Event:
KOFC 101 - Fungus vs Kromog
Date: Apr 21, 2018 |
#R1# Duff looks to throw the jab but Stevenson is out of range. Stevenson misses with a body shot
letting Duff counter with a right hand. Duff uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stevenson. It looked like Duff wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Duff scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stevenson doesn't seem bothered though. Stevenson scores with a nice right hand.
Stevenson lands a jab to Duff's midsection. Duff throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've been told by Duff's head coaches at School of Hard Knocks that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Left hook, right uppercut from Stevenson. Stevenson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Duff misses with a wild body shot. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Decent striking displayed by Duff there.#T1# Duff tries to move into range but Stevenson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Stevenson cracks Duff with an open hand slap. Duff looks for a takedown but Stevenson sprawls well. Adonis Stevenson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Stevenson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Stevenson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duff manages to avoid it. Stevenson looks to score with a jab to the body but Duff is just out of range. Duff changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Stevenson lands with a cross. Adonis Stevenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Duff's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stevenson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Duff scrambles back to his feet.#T2# Stevenson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Duff counters with a right hand to the body. Stevenson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Stevenson misses its intended target. Stevenson leaves Duff with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Stevenson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duff.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stevenson. 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! Stevenson swings for the body but Duff moves out of range.
Stevenson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#ROC2# Duff is rocked! Stevenson steps in with a hook that catches Duff right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Stevenson follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Duff looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adonis Stevenson!
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Event:
KOFC 95 - Mountain vs Out
Date: Mar 28, 2018 |
#R1# Nice cross by Stevenson. Stevenson on the wrong end of a nice hook. Stevenson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mir takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Mir walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Mir ducks under a wild hook from Stevenson. Mir keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Adonis Stevenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# Mir closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Our sources have told us that Mir has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight. Mir lands with a light punch inside. #BC2# Stevenson breaks from the clinch.
A shot to the body from Stevenson misses letting Mir counter with a right hand. This has been an exciting period of action! Mir is looking to clinch but Stevenson is avoiding it.
Stevenson throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Mir thumps Stevenson with a low kick. A telegraphed right hand from Stevenson misses the target. #CL# Mir gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Mir trying to land knees to the body.
#BC2# Stevenson manages to break the clinch.
Mir displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stevenson throws out the jab. Stevenson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice body punch from Stevenson. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Stevenson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mir went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T1# Mir thows a body kick. Stevenson tries to catch it but that hurt him. Mir fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stevenson. Mir uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stevenson.
Stevenson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Stevenson scores with a jab to the jaw. Mir steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stevenson. Mir takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Stevenson swings for the body but Mir moves out of range.
Stevenson misses with an uppercut. Good leg kick by Mir there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Mir fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stevenson misses with a looping right. Stevenson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Stevenson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mir was well out of range. Poor timing from Stevenson. Mir moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Stevenson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stevenson there as he acknowledges the shot. Stevenson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mir momentarily.
Mir tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Stevenson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Stevenson circles away from the clinch attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stevenson! But no joy.#T2# Mir throws a body punch but Stevenson moves out of range. Stevenson misses with a wild combination.
Stevenson just misses with a punch to the body.
Mir misses with an uppercut
and Stevenson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Mir uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stevenson has time to react. Stevenson misses with a hook. Mir ducked under it nicely. Stevenson scores with a nice strike. Mir lands with a shot to the body. Mir takes one on the button. Mir wants to land a leg kick but Stevenson is out of range. Mir misses with a straight right. Jab from Stevenson. Stevenson throws out a leg kick but Mir moves out of range and Stevenson only half commits. Stevenson slips a jab and a cross from Mir.
Stevenson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#ROC2# Mir is rocked! The fighters circling - Stevenson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Stevenson cracks Mir with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Oh Mir is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Mir tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Stevenson now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Mir takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#T3# Stevenson throws a lazy uppercut
and Mir connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Mir slips under a jab from Stevenson. Mir looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Mir lands a jab to the head.
Mir connects with a leg kick. Stevenson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Mir misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stevenson.
Mir lands with a cross. Stevenson is looking to slow Mir down with leg kicks. Stevenson scores with a decent looking hook. Stevenson checks a leg kick. Mir is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Mir throws a push kick but Stevenson slaps the foot to one side. Mir thumps Stevenson with a low kick. Mir avoids a low kick by using good footwork. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Stevenson throws a body punch but Mir moves out of range. Mir misses with a looping right. Mir seems to have got his legs back now. Stevenson looks to land a left hand but Mir moved out of range nicely. Mir swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. The fighters circling - Mir throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Stevenson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Mir stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stevenson. Stevenson scores with a kick to the body.
Mir ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Mir lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. A slapping leg kick lands for Stevenson.
A low kick from Mir misses and Stevenson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4# Mir steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stevenson. Stevenson misses with a straight right. Mir takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Good work by Stevenson as he checks the leg kick. Stevenson throws a hook to the side of Mir's head but Mir sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Mir throws a looping overhand right but Stevenson ducks down to avoid it. Mir throws a lazy uppercut
and Mir takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Stevenson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mir checks the leg kick nicely there.
Stevenson jabs at Mir's body. Stevenson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Mir ducks under a wild hook from Stevenson. Mir went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Stevenson misses with a hook. Jab by Mir. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!#CL# Mir has managed to clinch.
Mir is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#BC2# Stevenson breaks from the clinch.
Stevenson scores with a jab to the body. Stevenson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mir's head backwards. Stevenson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adonis Stevenson dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Stevenson throws a lazy right hand but Mir sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Stevenson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mir with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stevenson avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Mir looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Mir slips a jab from Stevenson. Mir pivots, looking for a leg kick but Stevenson is out of range and Mir settles back down. Stevenson is looking to score with low kicks. Mir was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. A decent looking body kick lands there for Mir. Stevenson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Stevenson throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Stevenson misses with a leg kick. Mir is looking to counter with head kicks. Mir has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. A decent looking cross lands there for Stevenson. Stevenson scores with a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A solid body kick from Mir. A cross from Mir lands. Stevenson throws a looping overhand right but Mir ducks down to avoid it. A little feinted left hand from Mir on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Stevenson throws an overhand right that lands on Mir's shoulder, as Mir tries to avoid the shot. #CL# Mir closes the distance and clinches. Stevenson is trying to break free.#BC2# Stevenson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1# Mir takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Mir bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Adonis Stevenson seems to be getting the better of the standup. Stevenson moves away from the strike by Mir. Mir moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mir waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stevenson. Mir fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stevenson manages to avoid it. Stevenson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Stevenson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Stevenson misses with a few strikes there.
Stevenson just misses with a punch to the body.
Mir throws a nice outside leg kick. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mir. Stevenson looks for the body kick but Mir saw that one coming. A punch lands to the side of Mir 's head but he takes it in his stride. Mir staying out of range there. Stevenson wants to slow Mir down by chopping away at his legs. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A solid leg kick lands there for Stevenson.
A left lands for Stevenson. Stevenson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mir was well out of range. Poor timing from Stevenson.#T2# Stevenson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Mir lands a nice looking kick to the body. Stevenson takes a step back to recover. Mir delivers a nice body kick.#CL# Mir closes the distance and clinches. Mir misses with the head strike.
Mir tries a knee to the head but Stevenson blocks it.
Mir landing knees to the head.
Mir tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stevenson avoids it. Stevenson has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Stevenson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short uppercut from Stevenson. Mir using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Stevenson is breathing heavily. Knees in the clinch landing for Mir.
Mir keeps control of Stevenson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Mir throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mir lands a hook that snaps the head of Stevenson backwards. #BC2# Stevenson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3##CL# Mir moves into the clinch. Stevenson has had enough of the clinch but Mir keeps him there for the moment. Mir looking to throw knees to the head but Stevenson is blocking nicely.
#BC2# Stevenson breaks the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mir. Stevenson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Stevenson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mir. Donk. Stevenson catches Mir right on the button with a cross. Stevenson throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Mir to counter with a crisp jab. Mir displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stevenson throws out the jab. Mir scores with a hook. Nice cross by Mir.#CL# Mir clinches up with Stevenson and pushes him back against the cage. Mir connects with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A short body shot lands from Mir as the two fighters clinch.
A knee to the head by Mir.
Mir missing with knees to the body.
Mir lands with a right to the head. #T4# Mir tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stevenson's elbow. Mir keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stevenson's efforts to push away. Mir tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Stevenson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mir keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stevenson's efforts to push away. Mir throws a punch but it's blocked by Stevenson. #BC2# Stevenson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mir throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Stevenson scores with the left hand. Mir knows he should have avoided that one. Nice defenses there by Mir. A big right from Stevenson misses. Mir is looking to counter the offense by Stevenson and move into the clinch. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Stevenson drops his hands momentarily and Mir takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Stevenson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mir cracks Stevenson with an open hand slap. A big left from Mir misses. No joy there for Stevenson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Yoel Mir will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Stevenson lands a jab. Good leg kick by Stevenson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mir scores with a body shot.
Stevenson swings for the body but Mir moves out of range.
Mir wants to land a leg kick but Stevenson is out of range. A decent looking cross lands there for Stevenson. Mir takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CL# Mir moves into the clinch. Mir throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stevenson blocks it with crossed arms. Mir tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stevenson avoids it. Stevenson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#BC2# Stevenson breaks the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stevenson. Mir lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Mir slips a straight right by Stevenson. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Stevenson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mir just misses with a punch to the body.
Stevenson only half commits to the counter leg kick. Stevenson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Mir misses with a hook.#T1# Stevenson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mir displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stevenson throws out the jab. Stevenson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Stevenson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Mir uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stevenson. Mir throws a big counter combination but Stevenson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Stevenson throws a hook to the side of Mir's head but Mir sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Mir tries to clinch up but Stevenson circles away and keeps his distance. A cross from Stevenson lands. Nice cross by Mir. Stevenson throws a looping overhand right but Mir ducks down to avoid it. A leg kick checked by Mir. Mir thumps Stevenson with a low kick. Mir tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stevenson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. A big right from Stevenson misses. Mir throws a hook but Stevenson blocks it. Some bone on bone action there as Mir checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Mir fires out a quick counter leg kick but Stevenson just manages to avoid it. Mir lets loose with a powerful body kick. Stevenson will feel that in the morning. Stevenson lands a jab.#T2# Stevenson throws a hook but Mir avoids it easily. Mir checks a low kick from Stevenson. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Mir tries to clinch there but Stevenson circles away.
Mir looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#CL# Mir drives through and clinches with Stevenson against the cage.
Mir tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mir scores with a knee to the head.
Mir lands a shoulder strike. Mir misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mir lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Stevenson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Mir misses with a knee to the head. Stevenson is trying to break the clinch but Mir has him pressed against the cage. Mir with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Mir lands a nice shot to the body. A left hand lands to the body for Mir.
Mir tries a body shot but Stevenson blocks it.
#T3# Stevenson tries to circle away but Mir has him pinned against the cage. Mir putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Stevenson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Mir putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Stevenson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Nice body punch from Mir - that landed with a thud.
Mir lands with a light punch inside. Mir has Stevenson pressed against the cage, preventing Stevenson from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Stevenson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stevenson has had enough of the clinch but Mir keeps him there for the moment. Mir tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stevenson's elbow. Stevenson has had enough of the clinch but Mir keeps him there for the moment. A head punch on the inside from Mir fails to land. Mir fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mir using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stevenson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Yoel Mir has scored more points in the clinch so far. Mir tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stevenson avoids it. Mir works on Stevenson's body with a couple of short punches. Mir prevents Stevenson from breaking the clinch.#T4# Mir throws a punch but it's blocked by Stevenson. A short right from Mir on the inside. Stevenson tries to break the clinch but Mir is controlling the position. Mir lands a good knee to the midsection. Stevenson won't want to take too many of those. A left hand lands to the body for Mir.
A shot in the inside from Mir. Mir misses with a knee strike.
Mir tries a body shot but Stevenson blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Mir landing knees to the head.
Stevenson wants to get back to striking at distance but Mir won't allow it.
Mir gets through Stevenson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Stevenson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mir lands a shoulder strike. Mir keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stevenson's efforts to push away. Mir with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that's the end of the fight! Yoel Mir showed his dominance in that final round. I think Mir has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28 Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoel Mir! A relieved looking Yoel Mir thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
KOFC 91 - Vandelay vs Gay
Date: Mar 04, 2018 |
#R1# A jab from Stevenson misses. Stevenson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stevenson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT2# It looks like Baraka Obamacare has been cut. Obamacare takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stevenson sizes up Obamacare with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Obamacare misses with a wild combination.
Stevenson throws a leg kick which misses Obamacare's front leg but catches the back leg as Obamacare tries to avoid it. Stevenson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Obamacare misses with a few strikes there.
Nice shot by Stevenson. Obamacare misses with a few strikes there.
Stevenson throws out a counter right but Obamacare avoids it with no problem. Obamacare stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stevenson. Obamacare misses with a hook. Stevenson ducked under it nicely. Stevenson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Baraka Obamacare seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Obamacare tests Stevenson's chin there with a solid looking shot. Obamacare misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Obamacare takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Stevenson lands a jab to the head.
Obamacare throws a combination that misses and Stevenson counters with a slapping leg kick. Stevenson throws a leg kick which misses Obamacare's front leg but catches the back leg as Obamacare tries to avoid it. Stevenson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Obamacare scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#T1# Nice cross by Stevenson. Stevenson missing with a left hand there. Obamacare was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Stevenson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Obamacare doesn't seem bothered though. Sloppy strikes from Obamacare. Those never looked like landing. Obamacare tries to move into range but Stevenson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Obamacare fails to land with a series of punches.
Stevenson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Obamacare takes a shot right to the bread basket. Stevenson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Obamacare's calf. Stevenson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Stevenson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT2# Baraka Obamacare's cut is getting worse. This has been an exciting period of action! Stevenson connects with a leg kick. Obamacare looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Stevenson scores with a body shot.
Stevenson digs a good hook to Obamacare's body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stevenson. Obamacare throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stevenson. Obamacare takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Stevenson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Stevenson tests Obamacare's chin there with a solid looking shot. Stevenson slips a straight right by Obamacare. Stevenson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Stevenson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Obamacare.
#T2# Obamacare throws a right hand that Stevenson ducks under and follows up with a left that Stevenson also avoids with ease. Stevenson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Stevenson lands a nice looking body shot.
Obamacare gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stevenson. Obamacare misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Obamacare takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Stevenson scores with a one two! Obamacare had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #ROC2# Obamacare is rocked!#CUT2# Baraka Obamacare's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Stevenson thuds his shin into the meat of Obamacare's side. Oh Obamacare is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Stevenson lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Obamacare falls backwards - clearly groggy! Stevenson dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adonis Stevenson!
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Event:
KOFC 86 - Booker vs Bastard
Date: Feb 03, 2018 |
#R1# Song takes a body punch but keeps moving. Stevenson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Stevenson throws an off balance right hand
and Song connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Stevenson throws a solid leg kick but Song takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stevenson. Stevenson takes a swing at Song's ribcage but misses. Stevenson misses the shot to the body. Stevenson throws a leg kick and Song connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Stevenson throws a body punch but Song moves out of range. A shot to the body from Stevenson misses and Song counters with a stiff right hand. Stevenson lands with a good body shot. A low kick from Stevenson is predictable there and Song connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Stevenson thuds a left hand into Song's body. Stevenson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Song under the eye. Song seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Stevenson throws a right and a left that Song avoids nicely. Stevenson misses with an uppercut
letting Song counter with a right hand. Stevenson throws a poor cross that misses
and Song counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1# Nice uppercut lands for Stevenson. That snapped Song's head back.
#CUT2# It looks like Min-Sik Song has been cut. Nice body punch from Stevenson. Stevenson throws a looping overhand right but Song ducks down to avoid it. Stevenson misses with a shot to the body and Song connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Stevenson misses with a hook
enabling Song to counter with a crisp jab. Stevenson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Song counters with a straight right hand. Stevenson cracks the inside of Song's front leg. Stevenson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Song rather than just go for the knockout. A lazy body kick from Stevenson and Song counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC# Stevenson is rocked! Song moves out of range of the strikes. A punch combination from Stevenson misses. Song throws a big counter combination but Stevenson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. This has been an exciting period of action! Stevenson swings and misses with a shot to the body and Song counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Stevenson is still on wobbly legs! Can Song finish him? Adonis Stevenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Stevenson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stevenson seems to have recovered his senses. Stevenson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stevenson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Song's head backwards.#T2# Stevenson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Song counters with a lovely straight right hand! Stevenson throws an ugly left hook that misses
#KD# and Song counters with a crisp right hand that drops Stevenson! Song lets Stevenson back up to his feet, looking for a finish! Stevenson throws a right hand that misses
and Song counters with a stiff right hand. Stevenson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Stevenson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Song manages to avoid it. Stevenson throws a leg kick that is checked and Song counters with a low kick, right behind Stevenson 's knee. Stevenson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Song has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Stevenson slips a jab from Song. Song avoids a kick to the body.
A big left from Stevenson misses. Stevenson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Song cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Stevenson moves away from the strike by Song. Stevenson misses with a jab to the body
and Stevenson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Stevenson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T3# Song fails with an attempt to clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stevenson. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stevenson, right into the meat.
Stevenson throws an off balance right hand
#KD# and Song counters with a crisp right hand that drops Stevenson! Song lets Stevenson back up to his feet, looking for a finish! Stevenson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Song. Stevenson thows a leg kick but Song checks it and Song counters with a big left hand that crumples Stevenson! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Min-Sik Song! A relieved looking Min-Sik Song thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
KOFC 80 - New Year's Nightmare
Date: Dec 31, 2017 |
#R1# Stevenson staying out of range there. Stevenson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Gallagher is landing a low percentage of strikes. Gallagher misses with an uppercut. Stevenson saw that one coming. Stevenson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Stevenson throws a poor cross that misses
and Gallagher counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Stevenson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Gallagher misses with a straight right. Stevenson slips under a jab. Gallagher gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stevenson. Stevenson loads up on a big right hand but Gallagher slips the punch. Stevenson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gallagher. Gallagher defending well as Stevenson loads up on a big left hand. Gallagher throws a shot from downtown. Stevenson moves away and avoids it. Gallagher takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Stevenson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gallagher manages to avoid it. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Gallagher tries to move into range but Stevenson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Stevenson stuns Gallagher with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Stevenson looks to score with a jab to the body but Gallagher is just out of range. Stevenson lands with a hook. Gallagher tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Gallagher throws a jab when Stevenson was well out of range. Gallagher walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#ROC2# Gallagher is rocked! Gallagher throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Oh Gallagher is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1# Stevenson throws a hook to the side of Gallagher's head but Gallagher sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Gallagher seems to have got his legs back now. Gallagher lands with an overhand left. Stevenson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gallagher throws out the jab. A jab lands there for Stevenson. Stevenson looks to score with a jab to the body but Gallagher is just out of range. Gallagher has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gallagher there as he acknowledges the shot. Gallagher slips a straight right by Stevenson. Stevenson cracks Gallagher with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#KD2# Stevenson lands a big uppercut and Gallagher crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Gallagher looks OK. Stevenson waves Gallagher back to his feet! Adonis Stevenson 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! Stevenson throws a looping overhand right but Gallagher ducks down to avoid it. Gallagher takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. A swing and a miss from Gallagher. Gallagher swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Stevenson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Stevenson misses with a wild body shot. Gallagher half committed to a counter leg kick. Stevenson scores with a punch to the head. A jab from Stevenson does it's job there. Gallagher pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Gallagher misses with a body shot.
Stevenson jabs Gallagher to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2##KD2# Stevenson sends Gallagher crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Stevenson is motioning to the referee to let Gallagher up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet! Stevenson lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Gallagher falls backwards - clearly groggy! Stevenson dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adonis Stevenson!
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Event:
LFC 30
Date: Apr 08, 2017 |
#R1##CL# Vicious forces Maximillian back against the cage and clinches. Vicious working aggressively here.
Vicious lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Maximillian or not. A shot in the inside from Vicious . Vicious avoiding damage as Maximillian throws knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Maximillian.
Vicious dodges an elbow strike from Maximillian.
Maximillian scores with a shot to the side of Vicious 's head. #BC2# Maximillian escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vicious throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Vicious misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Maximillian counters with a nice uppercut. Maximillian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vicious throws out the jab. Maximillian scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Vicious misses with a body shot.
Vicious blocks a jab. A little feinted left hand from Vicious on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Maximillian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vicious moves away. Vicious is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Vicious throws a looping overhand right but Maximillian ducks down to avoid it. #T1# Maximillian has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vicious finds it's way round the side to connect with Maximillian's head. Vicious takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Maximillian lands a right hook to the body.
Sic Vicious seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Maximillian misses the shot to the body. Vicious throws a right hand that misses
enabling Maximillian to counter with a crisp jab. Vicious seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Maximillian misses with a looping right. Vicious swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Maximillian throws a combination that misses and Vicious counters with a lovely straight right hand! Vicious avoids the body shot from Maximillian.
Vicious cracks Maximillian with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL# Vicious gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC# Vicious 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Vicious throws a hook but Maximillian avoids it easily. 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! Maximillian lands a really nice looking cross but Vicious seems unphased.
Maximillian throws a leg kick that is checked and Vicious counters with a nice uppercut. #T2##CL# Vicious clinches up against the cage. Vicious lands a nice uppercut. Vicious tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC# Vicious breaks the clinch.
A good leg kick by Maximillian. Vicious misses with a double jab.
A big right from Vicious misses. Vicious stuns Maximillian with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Vicious misses with an uppercut. Maximillian saw that one coming.#CL# Vicious clinches up against the cage. A head punch on the inside from Vicious fails to land. Vicious digs a right hand underneath Maximillian's ribcage. Maximillian let out a lung full of air as it connected. Vicious lands with a light punch inside. Maximillian blocks an uppercut.
Vicious avoids the elbow strike from Maximillian, against the cage.
#T3# Vicious can't find room to land a body shot as Maximillian controls the action.
Vicious tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Vicious lands a left hand.
A short body shot lands from Vicious as the two fighters clinch.
Maximillian's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Maximillian tries to throw a body punch but Vicious avoids it by throwing Maximillian back against the cage. Vicious stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Maximillian blocks an uppercut.
#BC# Vicious breaks the clinch.
#CL# Vicious instigates a clinch. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Vicious lands a right hand. Vicious makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC# Vicious 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Vicious throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL# Vicious moves into range and clinches up with Maximillian.#T4# Maximillian misses with a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Vicious goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maximillian tries to stall but Vicious uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Maximillian using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vicious has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Maximillian trying to land knees to the body.
#BC# Vicious pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. The fighters circling - Maximillian throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Vicious throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL2# and Maximillian moves into the clinch. Maximillian throws an elbow that misses.
Vicious lands with a left to the head. Vicious has a couple of punches blocked by Maximillian.
Vicious working some nice short punches in the clinch. Maximillian with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vicious misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Maximillian throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Maximillian swings wildly with an uppercut but Vicious uses good head movement to avoid it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sic Vicious dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Vicious throws a right hand that misses
and Maximillian counters with a left to the body. Vicious thuds his right hand into Maximillian's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Nice body punch from Vicious . Vicious ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Sic Vicious is winning the standup battle so far. Vicious misses with a straight left. Maximillian takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Maximillian throws a lazy uppercut
and Vicious counters with a straight right hand. Vicious throws a body shot but no joy. Vicious thuds his right hand into Maximillian's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Vicious has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. A swing and a miss from Vicious . Maximillian flicks out a counter leg kick but Vicious steps away. Vicious throws the left hand but Maximillian avoids the punch easily. Maximillian replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Vicious blocks it well. Vicious lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action! Maximillian misses with a wild combination.
#T1# A jab from Maximillian misses. Maximillian pivots, looking for a leg kick but Vicious is out of range and Maximillian settles back down. Maximillian misses with a lunging right hand
and Vicious counters with a one-two to the body. Vicious throws an overhand right that lands on Maximillian's shoulder, as Maximillian tries to avoid the shot. Maximillian lands a nice looking kick to the body. Vicious takes a step back to recover. Maximillian walks into a straight right hand from Vicious . Maximillian looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Vicious scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Vicious is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maximillian can do to turn this around? Vicious looks to land a left hand but Maximillian moved out of range nicely. Vicious throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maximillian sees it coming and avoids it easily. Vicious lands with a good body shot.#T2# Maximillian scores with a hook. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Maximillian throws a series of punches but Vicious avoids them all with ease. Maximillian takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL# Vicious closes the distance and clinches. A head punch blocked on the inside by Maximillian. Vicious makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Maximillian looks to throw an elbow but misses. Vicious dodges an elbow strike from Maximillian.
Vicious avoids a wild elbow strike from Maximillian. Vicious tries to throw a body punch but Maximillian avoids it by throwing Vicious back against the cage. Vicious 's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. A nice left hand lands by Vicious .
A short left from Vicious . #T3# Maximillian tries to land knees in the clinch but Vicious avoids the damage to the body. A nice right hand lands inside from Vicious . Maximillian with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Maximillian tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Maximillian tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#BC2# Maximillian pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Vicious tests Maximillian's chin there with a solid looking shot. Vicious connects with a nice looking jab.
Maximillian dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL# Vicious has Maximillian up against the cage in a clinch.
Maximillian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vicious takes a shot to the head. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vicious as Maximillian tries to tie him up. #T4# Good body shot from Vicious .
Vicious misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maximillian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vicious struggles to land a body shot inside as Maximillian controls his hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC# Vicious 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Maximillian tries to bum rush Vicious with a series of wild strikes but Vicious uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Vicious slips under a jab from Maximillian. Vicious swings and misses with a shot to the body and Maximillian counters with a left to the body. Vicious scores with a hook to the body. Maximillian takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Vicious misses with a body shot.
#CL# Vicious closes the distance and clinches. Maximillian using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vicious has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC# Vicious manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circling - Vicious throws out the jab but it was never going to land. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sic Vicious dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R3# Vicious lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Vicious throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Vicious looks to score with a jab to the body but Maximillian is just out of range. Maximillian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vicious .#CL# Vicious has closed the distance and engaged Maximillian in a clinch.
#BC2# Maximillian escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vicious lands with an uppercut that bounces Maximillian off the cage and back into range. Maximillian avoids the body shot from Vicious .
Vicious throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maximillian sees it coming and avoids it easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vicious takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vicious shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Good standup being displayed there by Vicious as he connects with a hook. Vicious throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1# Vicious fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Vicious waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maximillian. Vicious misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maximillian.
Vicious throws a jab when Maximillian was well out of range.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Vicious pushes Maximillian back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Maximillian is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vicious is defending well for now. Vicious can't find room to land a body shot as Maximillian controls the action.
Vicious tries a body shot but Maximillian blocks it.
Maximillian misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC# Vicious breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Maximillian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maximillian throws out a counter right but Vicious avoids it with no problem. A swing and a miss from Maximillian. As Maximillian looks to move away, Vicious throws a big counter combo but Maximillian just gets out of the way.#T2# Vicious scores with a nice head shot. Vicious scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Vicious connects with a good right hand that stumbles Maximillian. Maximillian circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Vicious !
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! Vicious throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL# Vicious has Maximillian up against the cage in a clinch.
Vicious managing to block the knees to the body from Maximillian.
Vicious lands a shot to the body. A short uppercut from Vicious . Vicious tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Vicious goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vicious lands with a right to the head. Maximillian blocks a body shot from Vicious . #T3##BC# Vicious pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Vicious uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Maximillian takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vicious lands a jab to Maximillian's midsection.#CL# Vicious has closed the distance and engaged Maximillian in a clinch.
Vicious lands a right hand. Vicious lands a nice uppercut.#BC2# Maximillian breaks from the clinch.
Vicious throws an overhand right that lands on Maximillian's shoulder, as Maximillian tries to avoid the shot. Vicious lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Maximillian throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Vicious misses with a hook to the body
and Maximillian counters with a lovely straight right hand! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Maximillian moves out of range as Vicious strikes.#T4# Vicious misses with a hook
#CL2# and Maximillian counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Maximillian. Vicious lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC# Vicious breaks from the clinch.
#CL# Vicious clinches up against the cage. Maximillian avoiding damage.
#BC2# Maximillian breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Vicious lands an impressive looking overhand right. Maximillian doesn't seem phased though. Maximillian throws a right and a left that Vicious avoids nicely. Vicious swings for the body but Maximillian moves out of range.
Vicious misses with a two punch combination.
Vicious looks to throw the jab but Maximillian is out of range. Maximillian looks to throw the jab but Vicious is out of range. Maximillian tries to move into range but Vicious moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sic Vicious clearly takes 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. #R4# Maximillian takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Nice uppercut there from Maximillian. Maximillian throws a lazy right hand but Vicious sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL# Vicious gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Vicious misses with a short punch on the inside. Vicious doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vicious tries a body shot but Maximillian blocks it.
A bit of stalling here from Maximillian.
Vicious effectively controlling the action here. Vicious working some nice short punches in the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vicious lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maximillian backwards. Maximillian stalling in the clinch but Vicious improves position. Vicious misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2# Maximillian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Maximillian throws a big shot that misses.#T1# Vicious works Maximillian's body with a nice hook. Maximillian has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vicious finds it's way round the side to connect with Maximillian's head. Vicious connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Vicious cracks a nice hook into Maximillian's ribs. Vicious connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Maximillian's hands.#KD# Vicious lands a left and a right that send Maximillian crashing to the mat, dazed. Vicious thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC# Maximillian is rocked! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Vicious scores with a crisp jab that stopped Maximillian in his tracks. Maximillian is still on wobbly legs! Can Vicious finish him? Maximillian walks straight into a right hand from Vicious - that's dropped him! Vicious jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Maximillian from any more punishment! Maximillian complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sic Vicious ! Sic Vicious retains his welterweight title! After winning the bout, Sic Vicious thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
LFC 26
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1# Binesdirty takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Binesdirty pivots, looking for a leg kick but Maximillian is out of range and Binesdirty settles back down. Maximillian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Binesdirty checks a leg kick nicely. Binesdirty plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Binesdirty misses with a body kick. Maximillian throws a nice inside leg kick. Maximillian scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Maximillian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Binesdirty was well out of range. Poor timing from Maximillian. Binesdirty misses the shot to the body. Binesdirty throws a head kick that misses and Maximillian counters with a straight right hand. Maximillian looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Binesdirty fails to land with a series of punches.
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! Binesdirty needs to keep his hands up - Maximillian had a free shot at his head there. Binesdirty tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1# Maximillian fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Binesdirty looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. A jab lands there for Maximillian. Binesdirty misses with a low kick as Maximillian jumps back. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maximillian! But no joy. Binesdirty misses with a body shot.
Maximillian looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Binesdirty with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Binesdirty doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Mitur Binesdirty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Binesdirty throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Maximillian counters with a nice uppercut. Binesdirty defending well as Maximillian loads up on a big left hand. Binesdirty is looking to score with low kicks. Maximillian wants to counter the offense by Binesdirty and move into the clinch position. Nice jab there from Binesdirty. Maximillian lands a nice looking body kick. Binesdirty connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Binesdirty fakes the leg kick and cracks Maximillian in the body. #T2# Maximillian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Binesdirty. Maximillian throws a hook but Binesdirty avoids it easily. Binesdirty throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Maximillian stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Maximillian throws a jab when Binesdirty was well out of range. Binesdirty missing with a left hand there. Maximillian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Binesdirty throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Maximillian takes a kick to the side of the head. Binesdirty jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Binesdirty misses with a head kick.
Maximillian throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Binesdirty connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T3# Binesdirty takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. An inside leg kick from Maximillian misses. A big right from Maximillian misses. Maximillian looks to land a body kick but Binesdirty moved away. Good work by Maximillian as he checks the leg kick. Binesdirty has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Maximillian finds it's way round the side to connect with Binesdirty's head. Binesdirty misses with a double jab.
Maximillian connects with the punch. Binesdirty lands a front kick. Maximillian misses with a head kick.
Maximillian misses with a straight left. Maximillian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Binesdirty was well out of range. Poor timing from Maximillian.#T4# Maximillian ducks under a wild hook from Binesdirty. Maximillian throws a leg kick but Binesdirty sees it coming and checks it nicely. Maximillian is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Binesdirty had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Binesdirty scores with a kick to the body.
Binesdirty throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Maximillian counters with a straight right hand. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Binesdirty gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Maximillian. Binesdirty throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Maximillian's head. Binesdirty slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Maximillian throws an off balance right hand
and Maximillian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Maximillian lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Binesdirty throws a head kick that misses. Binesdirty takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Binesdirty misses with a straight right. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alessandro Maximillian will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Maximillian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Binesdirty. Maximillian takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Maximillian tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Maximillian showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Binesdirty.
Maximillian lands a jab to Binesdirty's midsection. A head kick by Binesdirty misses and Maximillian counters with a left to the body. Alessandro Maximillian seems to be getting the better of the standup. Binesdirty misses with an uppercut. Maximillian saw that one coming. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Maximillian blocks a jab. Mitur Binesdirty is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Binesdirty avoids the body shot from Maximillian.
Maximillian misses with an uppercut. Binesdirty catches Maximillian with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1# Binesdirty rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maximillian moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Nice defenses there by Binesdirty. Binesdirty throws a series of punches but Maximillian moves out of range. A little jabbing left from Maximillian on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Maximillian throws a hook to the side of Binesdirty's head but Binesdirty sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. That kick from Binesdirty tenderised Maximillian's leg. Maximillian is trying to keep his angry face on. Binesdirty misses with a body shot.
Binesdirty misses with a body shot
and Maximillian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. A nice inside leg kick there by Maximillian. That's going to slow Binesdirty down. Some wild striking there from Maximillian.
Binesdirty misses with a head kick.
Binesdirty fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maximillian manages to avoid it.#T2# Maximillian lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Maximillian moves into range and connects with a jab. A looping hook to the body misses from Maximillian. Binesdirty does a little dance to reset his feet. Maximillian throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Binesdirty. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A telegraphed right hand from Maximillian misses the target. Maximillian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Binesdirty. Binesdirty has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Binesdirty gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Maximillian. Binesdirty throws a head kick that misses. Maximillian swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Maximillian blocks a low kick nicely. Binesdirty throws a lazy head kick and Maximillian connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3# Binesdirty on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Maximillian jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Binesdirty pushes Maximillian away with a front kick. A jab from Maximillian misses. Binesdirty throws a right and a left that Maximillian avoids nicely. Binesdirty feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Maximillian's calf. Maximillian blocks a head kick by Binesdirty.
Maximillian blocks a head kick by Binesdirty.
It seemed like Maximillian was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Binesdirty throws a low kick, looking for Maximillian's leg but Maximillian calmly moves out of range. Binesdirty avoids the body shot from Maximillian.
Binesdirty throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Maximillian throws out a counter right but Binesdirty avoids it with no problem. Maximillian misses with a body punch
and Binesdirty counters with a two punch combo. #T4# Binesdirty misses with a low kick.
Maximillian appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Binesdirty moves away from the strike by Maximillian. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Maximillian moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Maximillian takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Binesdirty avoids a kick to the body.
Binesdirty takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Binesdirty looks to land a combination but Maximillian avoids it well. Binesdirty misses with a kick to the body.
Maximillian is looking for the big counter here. Maximillian uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Binesdirty scores with a shot to the body.
Binesdirty throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Binesdirty takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alessandro Maximillian 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# A head kick by Binesdirty misses and Maximillian counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Binesdirty misses the shot to the body. Maximillian lands a head shot. Binesdirty works over Maximillian's head and body with a nice combination. Maximillian lands with a cross. Binesdirty lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Binesdirty cracks Maximillian with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Binesdirty throws a jab but it's blocked by Maximillian. Maximillian lands with a good body shot. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Binesdirty throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Maximillian lands with a nice combination. Binesdirty backs away looking to recover. Binesdirty will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#T1# Maximillian swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Maximillian throws a body punch but Binesdirty moves out of range. Binesdirty uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Maximillian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Binesdirty tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Maximillian connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Maximillian crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Binesdirty - the referee stops the clock and Maximillian gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Binesdirty. Maximillian manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Binesdirty takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Binesdirty looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Maximillian throws a looping overhand right but Binesdirty ducks down to avoid it. Binesdirty throws a leg kick and Maximillian counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Binesdirty takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mitur Binesdirty has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Maximillian throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Binesdirty counters with a low kick, right behind Maximillian 's knee. Maximillian lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Maximillian swings for the body but Binesdirty moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Binesdirty tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. A combination from Binesdirty does no damage. Maximillian misses with a low kick.
Binesdirty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maximillian.
Maximillian cracks Binesdirty with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Maximillian throws a leg kick that misses. Nice jab there from Maximillian. Maximillian takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#ROC2# Binesdirty is rocked! Binesdirty jabs at Maximillian's body. Oh Binesdirty is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3# Maximillian feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Binesdirty's calf. Maximillian takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Binesdirty seems to have got his legs back now. A head kick by Binesdirty misses and Maximillian counters with a straight right hand. A shot to the liver by Maximillian. Beautiful body shot. Binesdirty tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Maximillian looks like he wants to counter punch here. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Maximillian moves out of range of the strikes. Binesdirty defending well as Maximillian loads up on a big left hand. Binesdirty jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Maximillian comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Maximillian lands a jab to Binesdirty's midsection. Binesdirty throws an off balance right hand
and Maximillian counters with a straight right hand.#T4# Maximillian scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Maximillian jabs at Binesdirty's body. Binesdirty gets off balance looking for a body kick enabling Maximillian to counter with a crisp jab. 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! Binesdirty throws a sloppy head kick and Maximillian counters with a straight right hand. That kick from Binesdirty tenderised Maximillian's leg. Maximillian is trying to keep his angry face on. Binesdirty blocks a leg kick. Binesdirty misses with a jab to the body
and Maximillian counters with a nice low kick that buckles Binesdirty's knee momentarily. Maximillian lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Maximillian tried to score with a low kick but Binesdirty checks it. Binesdirty looks to throw a body kick and Maximillian counters with a lovely straight right hand! Maximillian misses with a wild body shot.
And that's the end of the fight! Alessandro Maximillian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Maximillian 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alessandro Maximillian!
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Event:
LFC 21
Date: Feb 04, 2017 |
#R1# Maximillian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Herzog. Herzog takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CUT2# It looks like Bravo Herzog has been cut. Herzog ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maximillian moves away. Maximillian is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Herzog with a body shot. Maximillian misses the jab. Maximillian moves out of range as Herzog strikes. Maximillian connects with a single shot there. Decent striking displayed by Maximillian there. Herzog just misses with a punch to the body.
Maximillian throws a body punch but Herzog moves out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Maximillian moves out of range of the strikes.#TD# Herzog throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Maximillian tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Herzog is in Maximillian's guard. Maximillian keeping full guard, as Herzog tries to pass. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB# Herzog drops back, looking for a kneebar! Maximillian looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Maximillian looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Maximillian! #REVB##T1# Herzog keeps Maximillian under control for a moment. Maximillian is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. Maximillian wants to stand but Herzog has his arm trapped. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Herzog tries to bench press Maximillian off him but Maximillian keeps the position. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Maximillian trying to control the action but Herzog is working from the bottom. Maximillian wants to stand but Herzog has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard. Maximillian trying to control but Herzog is working from the bottom. Herzog pulls Maximillian in to control the position. #T3# Herzog lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB# Herzog 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. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Maximillian holds on and takes a little breather. Herzog wants to pass the guard but Maximillian is keeping the position. Maximillian wants to hit a switch here but Herzog passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Maximillian there! #SUB# Herzog is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Maximillian can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#T4##SUB# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Herzog is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Maximillian has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Herzog prevents Maximillian from getting the reversal. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Herzog trying to control but Maximillian is having none of it. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Herzog is really struggling to control Maximillian but he's trying to hold on to the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bravo Herzog dominated that round. The cut man is working on Bravo Herzog's cut. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Maximillian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Maximillian moves away from the strike by Herzog. Herzog avoids the body shot from Maximillian.
Herzog throws an overhand right that lands on Maximillian's shoulder, as Maximillian tries to avoid the shot. Maximillian lands with a hook. Herzog tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Maximillian, right into the meat.
Maximillian connects with a body shot that sends Herzog's belly button to the back. Maximillian swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Herzog. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Herzog looking to score a takedown here. Maximillian is defending well but Herzog drives through and ends up in Maximillian's guard.#SUB# Herzog drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Maximillian manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Herzog has Maximillian in his guard.#REVB# 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! Maximillian wants to control from the top but Herzog keeps moving. Maximillian must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1# Maximillian might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Herzog haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Maximillian seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Maximillian trying to control but Herzog is working from the bottom. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Herzog is controlling Maximillian's posture. Maximillian trying to control but Herzog is working from the bottom. Bravo Herzog overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3##SUB# Herzog is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Maximillian is aware though and is defending well. Maximillian trying to control but Herzog is working from the bottom. Herzog is adopting a defensive guard. Maximillian looking to sit in guard and control but Herzog gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T4# Herzog pushing down on Maximillian's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB# Herzog is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Maximillian really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Herzog. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Herzog controlling the action here. Herzog uses his free foot to push down on Maximillian's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Maximillian. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# Herzog looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bravo Herzog will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Bravo Herzog's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. #R3# Maximillian lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Herzog misses with a combination
and Maximillian counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2# Bravo Herzog's cut is getting worse. Herzog misses with a lunging right hand
and Maximillian counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Maximillian paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Herzog throws a right hand that Maximillian ducks under and follows up with a left that Maximillian also avoids with ease. A big left from Maximillian misses. Herzog swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. That kick from Maximillian tenderised Herzog's leg. Herzog is trying to keep his angry face on. Maximillian lands with a nice body punch. Herzog throws a body shot but no joy. Herzog takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1# Maximillian wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Maximillian misses with a series of wild punches.
Alessandro Maximillian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Maximillian connects with a solid leg kick. Maximillian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Herzog moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Maximillian feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Herzogs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Good exchange - Maximillian coming out on top. Herzog misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maximillian.
Herzog misses with a lunging right hand
and Maximillian scores with a counter punch that sends Herzog to the canvas! Maximillian smells blood - he's punishing Herzog with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Herzog has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alessandro Maximillian!
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Event:
LFC 18
Date: Jan 21, 2017 |
#R1# Jab from Maximillian. Maximillian connects with a jab. Maximillian looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rui Costa slips a straight right by Maximillian. Maximillian ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Rui Costa thows a leg kick but Maximillian checks it and Maximillian counters with a thumping low kick. Rui Costa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. A low kick from Rui Costa is predictable there and Maximillian counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Decent striking displayed by Maximillian there. Rui Costa avoids a kick to the body.
Maximillian chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rui Costa can pounce on him.
Rui Costa throws a chopping leg kick but Maximillian manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Maximillian checks a low kick from Rui Costa . This has been an exciting period of action! Rui Costa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Maximillian throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rui Costa . Rui Costa wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Rui Costa misses with a low kick. Rui Costa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maximillian. Maximillian throws a big shot that misses.#T1# Rui Costa throws a front kick aimed at Maximillian's knee but Maximillian avoids it well. Benson Rui Costa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Maximillian thows a left - swing and a miss! A low kick from Rui Costa is predictable there and Maximillian connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Maximillian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rui Costa .
Rui Costa is looking to score with low kicks. It seemed like Maximillian was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. A chopping leg kick lands by Rui Costa . Rui Costa tries a low kick but Maximillian avoids it. Rui Costa lands a jab to the nose. Maximillian on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Maximillian lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Maximillian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Nice shot lands for Maximillian. Maximillian misses with an uppercut. Rui Costa lunges at Maximillian with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Maximillian's hand. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Rui Costa misses with a leg kick and Rui Costa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Rui Costa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T2# Maximillian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maximillian misses with a hook. Rui Costa tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Maximillian manages to circle out of the way. Maximillian misses with a straight right. Maximillian scores with a hook. Maximillian throws a jab when Rui Costa was well out of range. Rui Costa scoring well with a low kick there.
Maximillian misses the jab. Maximillian changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Rui Costa lands with a thumping leg kick.
A low kick from Rui Costa is predictable there and Maximillian counters with a straight right hand. Rui Costa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Maximillian is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#ROC2# Rui Costa is rocked! Maximillian fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rui Costa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Oh Rui Costa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Rui Costa misses with a low kick.
Maximillian checks a leg kick. Rui Costa seems to have got his legs back now.#T3# Rui Costa jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Maximillian scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Rui Costa tries to work over Maximillian's front leg with a kick but Maximillian checks it. Rui Costa 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. Maximillian looks to score with a jab to the body but Rui Costa is just out of range. Rui Costa misses with a low kick. A countering left hand to the body from Maximillian misses. Rui Costa misses with a hook. Maximillian ducked under it nicely. Rui Costa slips under a jab. Rui Costa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Maximillian is out of range. A leg kick checked by Maximillian. Decent striking displayed by Maximillian there. Maximillian lands a nice shot to the body.
Maximillian scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Maximillian scores with a jab to the jaw. Rui Costa throws a hook but Maximillian avoids it easily.#T4# 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! Maximillian keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Maximillian misses with a kick to the body.
A low kick from Rui Costa is predictable there and Maximillian counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Rui Costa avoids a low kick by using good footwork. A solid leg kick lands there for Maximillian.
A cross from Rui Costa lands. Rui Costa throws a quick inside leg kick. Rui Costa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Maximillian cracks Rui Costa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Rui Costa walks into a jab. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Rui Costa throws a leg kick that is checked and Maximillian scores with a counter punch that sends Rui Costa to the canvas! Maximillian smells blood - he's punishing Rui Costa with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Rui Costa has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alessandro Maximillian!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 02, 2016 |
#R1# Maximillian thuds a left hand into Mendes's body. Rafa Mendes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Danga de danga de dang - Maximillian scores with a four punch combination! Maximillian fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mendes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Mendes throws a combination that misses enabling Maximillian to counter with a crisp jab. Mendes moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CL2# Maximillian moves into the clinch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Mendes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Mendes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Mendes avoiding damage as Maximillian throws knees to the body.
Mendes wants to break free but Maximillian has control.
Maximillian stalling in the clinch.
Maximillian works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A hook to the body from Maximillian.
#BC2# Maximillian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Maximillian lands a lovely overhand right.#CL2# Maximillian rushes Mendes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Maximillian. The referee is keeping an eye on Maximillian - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mendes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Maximillian has him pressed against the cage. A short left from Maximillian. #T1# Maximillian lands a shoulder strike. #BC2# Maximillian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#KD2# Maximillian lands a big uppercut and Mendes crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Mendes looks OK. Maximillian waves Mendes back to his feet!#ROC2# Mendes is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Rafa Mendes has been cut.#CL2# Maximillian moves into the clinch. Oh Mendes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Maximillian trying to land knees to the body.
Maximillian throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Maximillian presses Mendes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Mendes is breathing heavily. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A short uppercut from Maximillian. Mendes wants to break free but Maximillian has control.
Mendes seems to have got his legs back now. Maximillian lands a knee to the head.
Mendes working hard to break the clinch. Maximillian pushes Mendes against the cage. Maximillian is working some dirty boxing. Maximillian pushes off with a quick right hook! Mendes goes down! Mendes tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Maximillian moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alessandro Maximillian!
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Date: Nov 14, 2016 |
#R1# Maximillian fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kennedy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Kennedy looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Nice shot by Maximillian. Maximillian tries to clinch but Kennedy moves out of range. Maximillian wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Some bone on bone action there as Kennedy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Kennedy moves out of range of the body kick. Kennedy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Maximillian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kennedy .
A jab from Maximillian finds it's way through Kennedy 's defenses. Maximillian slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Maximillian lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Maximillian looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Maximillian stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Maximillian wants it to stay on the feet. Kennedy closes the distance and clinches up with Maximillian, looking for a takedown. Kennedy pushes Maximillian against the cage but Maximillian circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Maximillian's corner calls for a 1-2. Maximillian obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL# Maximillian drives through and clinches with Kennedy against the cage.
Maximillian misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kennedy .
Maximillian lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kennedy backwards. Maximillian content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T1# Maximillian pressing his opponent against the cage. Kennedy wants to break free but Maximillian has control.
Maximillian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maximillian lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. A quick uppercut on the inside from Maximillian. Kennedy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Maximillian scores with a nice hook to the head. Kennedy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Maximillian missing with knees to the body.
Kennedy managing to block the knees to the body from Maximillian.
Maximillian is pushing Kennedy up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Maximillian misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2# Maximillian effectively controlling the action here.#TD2# Kennedy gets control of Maximillian's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kennedy will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Kennedy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Maximillian not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Kennedy keeping full guard, as Maximillian tries to pass. #T3# Maximillian showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Maximillian has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Maximillian continues to stall. Kennedy wants to sweep here but Maximillian controlling him for the moment. Maximillian seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Left hook, right uppercut from Maximillian. Maximillian tries to score with a low kick but Kennedy moves his leg out of the way.#CL# Maximillian has closed the distance and engaged Kennedy in a clinch.
Maximillian is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kennedy is defending well for now. Maximillian creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Maximillian lands with a short shot to the head. A short right from Maximillian on the inside. Maximillian is trying to force a seperation but Kennedy has the dominant position. Maximillian gets through Kennedy 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Maximillian has Kennedy pushed against the cage. Kennedy has a couple of punches blocked by Maximillian.
A right hand to the body from Maximillian.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alessandro Maximillian dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Kennedy darts in looking for a takedown but Maximillian gets double underhooks and turns Kennedy into the cage. Alessandro Maximillian is winning the standup battle so far. Maximillian fails to land with a series of punches.
Maximillian throws a body kick that misses. Justin Kennedy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Maximillian digs a good hook to Kennedy 's body.
Kennedy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL# Maximillian rushes Kennedy and presses him up against the cage. Maximillian misses with a knee strike.
Maximillian throws a knee to the head but misses.
Maximillian working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Maximillian leaning his opponent against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A left hand lands to the body for Maximillian.
A left hand lands to the body for Maximillian.
Kennedy avoids a wild elbow strike from Maximillian. Kennedy is breathing heavily.#T1# Maximillian pressing his opponent against the cage. Maximillian works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Maximillian lands on the inside with an uppercut. Kennedy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Maximillian to keep the fight standing. Kennedy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Maximillian has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Maximillian digs a right hand underneath Kennedy 's ribcage. Kennedy let out a lung full of air as it connected. Maximillian misses with a knee to the head. Maximillian misses with a body punch.
Maximillian keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kennedy 's efforts to push away. Maximillian scores with an uppercut up the middle. Maximillian lands a nice uppercut.#T2# Maximillian stalls. Maximillian misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kennedy .
A left hand lands to the body for Maximillian.
Maximillian is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kennedy is defending well for now.#BC# Maximillian breaks from the clinch.
Kennedy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Maximillian fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Maximillian clobbers Kennedy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Kennedy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maximillian. 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! Maximillian stuffs the takedown. Alessandro Maximillian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Kennedy .#CL# Maximillian moves into the clinch successfully.
Maximillian struggles to land a body shot inside as Kennedy controls his hands.
Maximillian lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kennedy backwards. Maximillian misses with a knee to the head. #T3##BC# Maximillian escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL# Maximillian gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Alessandro Maximillian has scored more points in the clinch so far. Maximillian missing with knees to the body.
Good body shot from Maximillian.
Maximillian lands a shot to the body. Maximillian missing with knees to the body.
Maximillian lands on the inside with an uppercut. Maximillian looking to slow down the pace here. Kennedy takes a knee to the side of the body. Kennedy avoiding damage as Maximillian throws knees to the body.
Maximillian's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Maximillian leaning his opponent against the cage.#T4# Maximillian lands a knee to the body.
Maximillian throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Kennedy is trying to pull guard but Maximillian turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Maximillian pushes Kennedy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Maximillian holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Maximillian missing with knees to the body.
Maximillian trying to land knees to the body.
Kennedy throws a head punch that misses. Maximillian stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Maximillian lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alessandro Maximillian dominated that second round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3##CL# Maximillian instigates a clinch. A right handed body shot lands from Maximillian.
Kennedy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Maximillian struggles to land a body shot inside as Kennedy controls his hands.
Kennedy keeps control of Maximillian as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Maximillian throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maximillian. Maximillian lands an uppercut. A left hand lands to the body for Maximillian.
Maximillian lands with a light punch inside. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Maximillian lands a shot to the body. Maximillian with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kennedy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kennedy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Maximillian lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. The referee calls for Maximillian to work.
#T1# Kennedy being controlled against the cage. Maximillian scores with an uppercut up the middle. Maximillian lands a shoulder strike. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Maximillian takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Maximillian misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kennedy .
Maximillian misses with a knee strike.
Maximillian lands a shot to the body. Maximillian scores with an uppercut up the middle. Maximillian lands with a right to the head. Kennedy is trying to break free. Maximillian can't find room to land a body shot as Kennedy controls the action.
Maximillian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kennedy can do to turn this around?#T2# Maximillian misses with a knee to the head. Maximillian missing with knees to the body.
Maximillian controlling the action here for a moment.
Maximillian missing with knees to the body.
#BC2# Kennedy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Kennedy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Maximillian throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kennedy blocks it with crossed arms. Maximillian scores with a shoulder strike. Kennedy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Maximillian tries a knee to the head but Kennedy blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Maximillian as the two fighters clinch.
#BC# Maximillian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3# Kennedy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Maximillian. The crowd cheers as Maximillian lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kennedy doesn't seem phased though. Kennedy checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kennedy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Maximillian defends it well. Maximillian thuds a left hand into Kennedy 's body. Maximillian scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Kennedy shoots in for a takedown but Maximillian shows good takedown defense. Kennedy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL# Maximillian rushes Kennedy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Maximillian lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. A nice right hand lands inside from Maximillian. Knees to the body from Maximillian.
Maximillian throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kennedy s head. This has been an exciting period of action! Nice elbow from Maximillian. #T4# Maximillian lands a body shot in the clinch.
Maximillian is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC# Maximillian manages to break the clinch.
Maximillian lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#ROC# Kennedy is rocked! Maximillian drops Kennedy with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Kennedy ! Maximillian dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alessandro Maximillian!
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Event:
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Date: Oct 14, 2016 |
#R1# Maximillian throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Kennedy looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Nice jab there from Maximillian. Maximillian misses with a body shot.
Kennedy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL# Maximillian fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kennedy , pushing him back against the cage. Maximillian fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kennedy keeps control of Maximillian as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Maximillian is trying to pull guard but Kennedy has him pressed against the cage.#BC# Maximillian pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Maximillian throws a lazy head kick and Kennedy counters with an inside leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Some bone on bone action there as Kennedy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Maximillian fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kennedy checks it well. Maximillian throws a leg kick but Kennedy sees it coming and moves out of range. Kennedy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. An inside leg kick from Maximillian misses. #T1# Kennedy swats away the attempt to clinch by Maximillian. Kennedy wants to counter with a clinch but Maximillian pushes him away.#CL2# Kennedy has Maximillian up against the cage in a clinch.
Kennedy keeps control of Maximillian as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Maximillian tries to pull guard but Kennedy won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alessandro Maximillian. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC# Maximillian breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Kennedy . Maximillian tries to close the distance and clinch but Kennedy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. A bone on bone clash there as Kennedy blocks the leg kick.
Maximillian 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. #T2# Maximillian tried to score with a low kick but Kennedy checks it. Maximillian scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Kennedy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Maximillian tries to land a leg kick but Kennedy saw it coming and moves away.
Kennedy has a takedown stuffed. Maximillian goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Maximillian lands with an overhand left. Maximillian misses with a low kick.
Kennedy checks a leg kick. Maximillian is looking to clinch but Kennedy is avoiding it.
Maximillian tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kennedy paws at him with a jab and circles away. Kennedy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3##CL# Maximillian rushes Kennedy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Maximillian lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kennedy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Maximillian just stands there and leans against the cage. Maximillian wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Maximillian is trying to force a seperation but Kennedy has the dominant position. Maximillian tries to pull guard but Kennedy holds him up against the cage and eventually Maximillian drops back down to his feet.
Maximillian is looking to break free of the clinch but Kennedy has double underhooks. Maximillian fails to pull guard.
Maximillian wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Maximillian tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kennedy smiles and moves away.
Kennedy checks a low kick from Maximillian. Maximillian 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. #T4# Maximillian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Maximillian throws a low kick, looking for Kennedy 's leg but Kennedy calmly moves out of range. Maximillian jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Maximillian wants to clinch. Maximillian cracks Kennedy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Alessandro Maximillian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Maximillian throws a chopping leg kick but Kennedy manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Maximillian jabs Kennedy to the body, keeping him at a distance. Maximillian throws a half hearted mid kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alessandro Maximillian dominated that round. That's time! Maximillian's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Kennedy checks a leg kick nicely. Justin Kennedy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# Kennedy rushes Maximillian and presses him up against the cage. Kennedy is working for takedown but Maximillian is calmly controlling the position for now. Maximillian jumps guard but Kennedy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Maximillian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kennedy can do to turn this around? Maximillian tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kennedy smiles and moves away.
#CL# Maximillian clinches. Maximillian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Maximillian tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kennedy smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alessandro Maximillian. That's going to take a lot out of him. Maximillian tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Maximillian misses with a kick to the body.
Maximillian shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kennedy eats them both and turns towards Maximillian to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Kennedy is breathing heavily.#T1# Maximillian throws a chopping leg kick but Kennedy manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Justin Kennedy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Maximillian ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2# Kennedy pushes Maximillian up against the cage in a clinch. Maximillian tries to pull guard but Kennedy holds him up against the cage and eventually Maximillian drops back down to his feet.
Kennedy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Maximillian walks away with a smile on his face. Kennedy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Kennedy avoids a kick to the body.
Kennedy is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Kennedy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL# Kennedy gets tackled into the cage by Maximillian. Maximillian maintains the clinch. Maximillian tries to break free but Kennedy pushes him back against the cage. Maximillian throws a knee to the head but misses.
Maximillian tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kennedy just stands there and leans against the cage.#T2##TD# Maximillian gets control of Kennedy 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Maximillian will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Maximillian wants to sweep but no luck. Kennedy trying to control but Maximillian is working from the bottom. Maximillian trying to control the position.
Kennedy preventing the sweep. Maximillian keeping full guard, as Kennedy tries to pass. Maximillian is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T3# Maximillian wants to control but Kennedy is keeping him busy. Maximillian wants to pass to mount but Kennedy is defending the position. Maximillian seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kennedy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Maximillian looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Kennedy is staying active underneath Maximillian, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Kennedy wants to improve his position but Maximillian is controlling well.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Maximillian wants to take a breather but Kennedy is having none of it. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Maximillian keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Maximillian throws a sloppy head kick and Kennedy moves out of range easily. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Maximillian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Maximillian throws a head kick but Kennedy moves out of range.
Kennedy tries to counter with a clinch but Maximillian shakes him off and moves away. Kennedy avoids a low kick by using good footwork. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alessandro Maximillian dominated that second round. That's time! Maximillian's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# A bone on bone clash there as Kennedy blocks the leg kick.
#CL# Maximillian instigates a clinch. Maximillian lands a shot to the body.#TD# Maximillian pulls guard successfully.
Maximillian looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Maximillian knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kennedy on the ground. Kennedy postures up.
#SUB2# Kennedy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kennedy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Maximillian tries to land a sweep but no joy. Kennedy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1# Kennedy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Maximillian tries to clinch there but Kennedy circles away.
Maximillian fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kennedy . Maximillian lands a glancing blow to the side of Kennedy 's head. Maximillian misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kennedy is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Maximillian tries to clinch up.#T2# Maximillian misses with a low kick as Kennedy jumps back. Maximillian is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Maximillian tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kennedy is able to avoid easily. Maximillian misses with an attempted mid kick.
Despite the aggression on Kennedy 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Maximillian bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kennedy 's head. Maximillian throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kennedy . Kennedy checks a leg kick. Kennedy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Kennedy tries for a takedown but Maximillian sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. And Maximillian counters with a quick kick to the body but Kennedy blocks it. Maximillian fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kennedy is out of range. Maximillian throws a solid leg kick but Kennedy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Maximillian.#T3# The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kennedy checks a leg kick. Kennedy checks the leg kick.#CL# Maximillian moves into the clinch. Maximillian slows down the pace here.
Maximillian fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kennedy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Maximillian's efforts to push away. Maximillian with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kennedy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD# Maximillian manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T4# Maximillian looking for a sweep. Not yet Maximillian, not yet. Kennedy trying to control but Maximillian is working from the bottom. Maximillian looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Maximillian is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Maximillian is really struggling to control Kennedy but he's trying to hold on to the position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Maximillian tries to land a sweep but no joy. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
And that's the end of the fight! Alessandro Maximillian showed his dominance in that final round. Well Maximillian has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27 Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27 Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alessandro Maximillian!
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