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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Stephens shoots and misses
and Stephens takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
It looks like Samuel Stephens has been cut.
Stephens shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tonon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Stephens with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stephens takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gary Tonon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Stephens.
Stephens wants to clinch#TD#
and Tonon counters with a double leg that slams his opponent to the canvas! Stephens is in trouble here! Tonon pounds away until the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Gary Tonon!
After the fight, Gary Tonon was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Sor Tienpoh uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stephens has time to react.
Sor Tienpoh fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stephens has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sor Tienpoh scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sor Tienpoh leaves Stephens with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sor Tienpoh seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nice cross by Sor Tienpoh.
Stephens shoots in for a takedown but Sor Tienpoh shows good takedown defense.
Stephens wants to clinch
and Sor Tienpoh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Sor Tienpoh coming out on top.#CUT#
It looks like Samuel Stephens has been cut.
Stephens takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sor Tienpoh. Stephens does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sor Tienpoh lands a big head kick that sends Stephens to the canvas! Sor Tienpoh follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sangmanae Sor Tienpoh!
After the big win, Sangmanae Sor Tienpoh made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors ON TAP 160Q Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Stephens closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wor Sangprapai circles away.
Wor Sangprapai attempts a counter takedown but Stephens avoids it well and moves away.
Wor Sangprapai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stephens misses with a body shot.
Samuel Stephens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wor Sangprapai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stephens tries to clinch up
and Wor Sangprapai counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stephens shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wor Sangprapai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wor Sangprapai scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Stephens gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wor Sangprapai defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stephens.
The Lek Wor Sangprapai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Stephens.
Wor Sangprapai scores with a body shot.
Stephens looks for a takedown but Wor Sangprapai sprawls well.
Wor Sangprapai throws a big counter combination but Stephens scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T1#
Wor Sangprapai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wor Sangprapai lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CUT#
It looks like Samuel Stephens has been cut.
Wor Sangprapai connects with an inside leg kick.
Wor Sangprapai lands with a kick to the temple. Stephens shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #ROC#
Stephens is rocked!
Stephens with a poor takedown
and Wor Sangprapai counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stephens thinking.
Stephens is still on wobbly legs! Can Wor Sangprapai finish him?
Wor Sangprapai throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Stephens crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). The Lek Wor Sangprapai!
The Lek Wor Sangprapai seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Datass takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stephens tries to clinch but Datass is having none of it.
Stephens fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stephens shoots in and drives through. Datass sprawls well.
Datass shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stephens pinned against the cage. Stephens gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Datass throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stephens shoots in for a double leg but Datass sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Datass seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Peter Datass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Stephens.
Horrible takedown attempt by Stephens or perhaps it was just good defense by Datass, which made it look bad.
Datass attempts a counter takedown but Stephens avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Datass closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Datass lands in his opponent's guard.#T1##SU#
Datass gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Stephens fails with a takedown attempt.
Datass 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.
Datass tries to clinch up
and Stephens makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T2#
Stephens misses with a takedown attempt - Datass sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stephens digs a good body shot into Datass's ribs.
Datass wants to clinch up but Stephens keeps it at a distance.
Stephens feints the counter takedown.
Stephens throws a push kick but Datass slaps the foot to one side.
Stephens tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Datass paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stephens fails with the takedown#TD#
and Datass counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stephens won't be happy with that. #ES2#
Stephens explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Datass throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Datass circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T3#
Stephens pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD#
Datass closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Stephens's guard.#ES2#
Stephens has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Datass off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Samuel Stephens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stephens throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Datass stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stephens feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Datasss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL2#
Stephens closes the distance and clinches.
Stephens prevents the takedown attempt.
Stephens prevents Datass from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Datass breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stephens tests Datass's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Stephens keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Datass.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stephens! But no joy.
Datass stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Datass wants it to stay on the feet.
Datass is looking for a counter combo.
Datass circles away from the clinch attempt.
Datass fires out a quick counter leg kick but Stephens just manages to avoid it.
Stephens closes the distance and clinches up with Datass, looking for a takedown. Stephens pushes Datass against the cage but Datass circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stephens fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Datass avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2#
Stephens moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Stephens dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Datass changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stephens tries to avoid it but Datass manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stephens to the ground. Stephens escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A leg kick checked by Stephens.
Datass tries to clinch but Stephens moves out of range.
Stephens scores with a leg kick.
Peter Datass is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Stephens clinches up with Datass and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Stephens jumps guard and drags Datass to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Datass stays in close to Stephens's body and controls the position.
Stephens keeping moving, preventing Datass from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephens tries to strike from the bottom.
Stephens keeping moving, preventing Datass from controlling successfully.
Stephens trying to keep a closed guard but Datass is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Stephens looking to hit a scissor sweep but Datass is one step ahead there.
Datass working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Datass with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stephens.
Datass throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Datass misses with a double jab
and Stephens counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Stephens will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Datass is looking for a counter combo.
Nice sprawl there from Stephens as Datass shoots in.
Stephens shoots in for a takedown but Datass shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Peter Datass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Stephens.
Datass throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL2#
Stephens closes the distance and clinches.
Stephens lands a hook that snaps the head of Datass backwards.
Stephens lands a good knee to the midsection. Datass won't want to take too many of those.#BC2#
Stephens breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Datass doesn't manage to clinch there - Stephens circles away.
#CL2#
Stephens gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stephens working Datass over with knees to the body.#T3#
Stephens blocking some punches.
Datass goes for a takedown attempt but Stephens pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Stephens fails with the takedown.
Datass scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL2#
Stephens gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stephens keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Datass's efforts to push away.
Datass lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
Datass is pressed up against the cage. Stephens has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Datass down to the mat. Datass avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Datass has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stephens.
Stephens connects with a looping right hand.
Datass throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stephens counters with a stiff right hand.
Datass leaves Stephens with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Stephens's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Datass shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Stephens 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#
Stephens tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Datass defends well and Stephens ends up having to push Datass into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Samuel Stephens seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Datass fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stephens moves out of range of the strikes.
Datass leaves Stephens with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Datass seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Stephens takes the fight into the clinch.
Datass tries for a takedown but Stephens manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Datass pressing his opponent against the cage.
Stephens is pressed up against the cage. Datass has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stephens down to the mat. Stephens avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T1##CL2#
Stephens rushes Datass and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Datass tries to circle away but Stephens has him pinned against the cage.
Stephens lands a nice knee to the body.
Stephens prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Datass. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Stephens.
Datass is trying to break the clinch but Stephens has him pressed against the cage.
Stephens is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Datass gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Stephens is pushing Datass up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Stephens keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Datass's efforts to push away.#T2##BC#
Datass breaks the clinch.
Stephens has a takedown stuffed.
Stephens with a poor takedown
and Datass counters with a slapping leg kick.
Datass looks to land a body kick but Stephens moved away.
Stephens shoots in for a takedown but Datass shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stephens lands a nice hook to Datass's body. Datass takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stephens misses with the combination.
Datass seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T3#
Datass tries to clinch #TD2#
and Stephens counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Stephens takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Datass is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Datass manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stephens manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Stephens has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Datass can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Datass tries to stand but Stephens is controlling from the bottom. #T4#
Datass stays in close to Stephens's body and controls the position.
Stephens wants to sweep but no luck.
Stephens is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Datass not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Peter Datass has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Datass wants to get up but he can't break Stephens's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Samuel Stephens.
Well Stephens 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Stephens!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Stephens throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL#
Stephens clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Petrovic breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Stephens closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Petrovic did well to prevent Stephens getting side control.#SUB2#
Petrovic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stephens moves into full mount! Petrovic won't be happy about that!
Stephens controlling his opponent.
Petrovic wants to hold on but Stephens pushes him away.#T1#
Stephens controlling his opponent.
Petrovic is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Stephens has taken his back!
Stephens is not going to allow Petrovic to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Petrovic fending off the submission attempt from Stephens.
Petrovic covering up well under a barage of strikes. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Stephens's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Petrovic tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petrovic is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petrovic is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Stephens tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Petrovic is looking to get to half guard.
Petrovic blocking the ground and pound. #T3#
Petrovic is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Stephens throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Petrovic is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB#
Stephens goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Petrovic is on top in guard.
Stephens wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Stephens is looking for a triangle but Petrovic pushes his legs off easily.
#T4#
Stephens working a defensive guard but Petrovic manages to pass into side control anyway.
Stephens tries to bench press Petrovic off him but Petrovic keeps the position.
Stephens is trying to buck Petrovic off.
Stephens avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Petrovic.
Petrovic working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stephens sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Stephens dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Stephens has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Stephens pulls guard.
Petrovic being controlled here momentarily.
Petrovic wants to control from the top but Stephens keeps moving.
Petrovic passes Stephens's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephens flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Stephens wants to stand back up but Petrovic manages to pass into side control.
Stephens might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Petrovic is chipping away with strikes.
Samuel Stephens overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Sloppy strikes there by Petrovic.
Stephens is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Petrovic is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stephens is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Petrovic fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Stephens is trying to control Petrovic's posture but Petrovic avoids it.
Petrovic looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Stephens is avoiding damage well.
#SUB2#
Petrovic is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stephens is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Stephens sneaks back into half guard.
Petrovic landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Petrovic is keen to just control but Stephens is a slippery customer.#SU2#
Petrovic stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #TD2#
Petrovic closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Stephens's guard.
Stephens avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Petrovic throws an elbow that misses. Stephens uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Petrovic's guard. Nice move by Stephens!#REVR##T3#
Stephens not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Petrovic will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Petrovic throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#SU#
Stephens decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Petrovic tries to clinch up.
Stephens connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Petrovic momentarily.
Petrovic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Petrovic shoots in for a double leg but Stephens sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Stephens has closed the distance and engaged Petrovic in a clinch.
A hook to the body from Stephens.
#T4##BC2#
Petrovic breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Stephens shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Stephens sitting in guard here, content to control.
Petrovic wants to sweep here but Stephens controlling him for the moment.
Stephens has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Stephens not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Stephens wants to control from the top but Petrovic keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Petrovic tries to land a sweep 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 Samuel Stephens will probably get the nod.
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##CL#
Stephens has Petrovic up against the cage in a clinch.
Petrovic tries to break free but Stephens pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Stephens jumps guard and drags Petrovic to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Petrovic sitting in guard here, content to control.
Petrovic wants to get up but he can't break Stephens's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Petrovic stopping the sweep attempt from Stephens.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrovic trying to control but Stephens is working from the bottom. #T1#
Stephens is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Petrovic postures up in Stephens's guard and throws a big left but Stephens blocks it.
Petrovic is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stephens keeping moving, preventing Petrovic from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Petrovic shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stephens defends it nicely.#CL#
Stephens clinches up with Petrovic and pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD#
Stephens has hold of one of Petrovic's legs. Petrovic is fighting the takedown attempt but Stephens gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Petrovic wants to sweep but no luck.
Stephens postures up.
Stephens trying to control but Petrovic is working from the bottom.
Stephens showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Stephens's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Stephens postures up.
#T3#
Petrovic can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Stephens controls the pace.#SUB2#
Petrovic is looking for a triangle but Stephens pushes his legs off easily.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Stephens changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Petrovic looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Petrovic is not content to let Stephens control the position. #SU#
Stephens has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T4#
Petrovic misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stephens stuffs the takedown attempt from Petrovic. Petrovic gets slowly back to his feet.
Samuel Stephens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Srboljub Petrovic.#CL#
Stephens closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Stephens pulls guard successfully.
Petrovic trying to control but Stephens is working from the bottom.
Stephens working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Petrovic.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stephens is trying to control the position but Petrovic postures up.
Srboljub Petrovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Samuel Stephens is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Petrovic landing with the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Stephens showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stephens 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Stephens!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 18, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Stephens closes the distance and clinches.
Jacker can't break the clinch.
Stephens has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jacker avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jacker is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jacker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jacker wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jacker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD2#
Stephens drags the fight down to the ground.
Stephens is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#ES2#
Stephens has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Jacker off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacker goes for a double leg but Stephens avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Stephens continues to drive forward.
Jacker misses with a wild combination.
Stephens steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jacker.#T1#
Jacker throws a head kick but Stephens moves out of range.
Jacker tries to clinch there but Stephens circles away.
Stephens swats away the attempt to clinch by Jacker.
Stephens tries for a takedown but Jacker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jacker lands with a nice body kick.
Jacker fails to land the takedown.
Jacker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jacker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cracker Jacker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jacker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Stephens counters by clinching up. #T2#
Stephens wants a takedown.
Jacker is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Stephens is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jacker gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Jacker decides to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jacker wants to sweep here but Stephens controlling him for the moment.
Jacker is breathing heavily.
Stephens sitting in guard here, content to control.
It looks like Stephens might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Jacker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3##SU2#
Stephens gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jacker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stephens swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No luck for Stephens with that takedown attempt.
Jacker fails with the takedown.
Jacker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jacker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jacker went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Stephens looks for a takedown but Jacker sprawls well.#T4#
Jacker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stephens.
Jacker tries for a takedown but Stephens circles away easily#CL2#
and Stephens counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Stephens.
Jacker drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stephens gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jacker tries to pull guard but Stephens won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Stephens manages to break the clinch.
Stephens looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jacker shoots and misses
and Stephens counters with a three punch combo that has Jacker backing up. Jacker nods at Stephens to acknowledge the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Stephens dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Stephens shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jacker pinned against the cage. Jacker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jacker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stephens shoots in but Jacker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jacker appears to be looking for a big counter.
Stephens throws a head kick that misses
and Jacker counters with a stiff right hand.
Jacker dives in and grabs Stephens's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stephens pushes down on Jacker's head and hops out.
Stephens stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stephens wants it to stay on the feet.
Jacker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stephens circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cracker Jacker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephens stuffs the takedown.
Stephens lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#ROC2#
Jacker is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Cracker Jacker has been cut.#TD2#
Stephens fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jacker sprawls well initially but Stephens persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Oh Jacker is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted 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!
Stephens looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Stephens throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Stephens is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stephens throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jacker seems to have got his legs back now.
Stephens seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Let's hope that Stephens 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Stephens.
Stephens trying to pass the guard but Jacker defending well.
Stephens is taking a breather. Jacker says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Stephens connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T3#
Jacker tries for a takedown but Stephens circles away easily
and Stephens connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stephens misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jacker doesn't manage to clinch there - Stephens circles away.
Stephens fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jacker tries to clinch there but Stephens circles away.
Stephens has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Stephens clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Stephens breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Stephens rushes Jacker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Stephens pulls guard. #SUB2#
Stephens had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jacker defends it easily.
Jacker throws an elbow that misses. Stephens uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jacker's guard. Nice move by Stephens!#REVB##T4#
Stephens content to stall in guard here.
Jacker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stephens postures up in Jacker's guard and throws a big left but Jacker blocks it. #SU2#
Jacker is working an open guard so Stephens takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL2#
Stephens gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Stephens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cracker Jacker's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Stephens changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jacker tries to avoid it but Stephens manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jacker to the ground. Jacker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stephens shoots in for a double leg but Jacker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Stephens drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jacker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stephens's guard. #REVR#
Stephens is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Stephens looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jacker puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Jacker is keen to just control but Stephens is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephens is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jacker scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Jacker is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Stephens sees it coming and defends easily.
Jacker throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Stephens to regain full guard. #T1#
Stephens has Jacker pulled in close to control his posture.
Jacker throws a big elbow that misses.
Jacker wants to control from the top but Stephens keeps moving.
Stephens has Jacker pulled in close to control his posture.
Stephens looking for a sweep. Not yet Stephens, not yet.
Stephens is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Stephens throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Jacker pushes down on Stephens's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Stephens wants to get back to his feet.
Stephens is holding on to half guard well.
Stephens tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Jacker has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Stephens really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T3#
Stephens taking shots to the head.
Jacker tries to control but Stephens wriggling away.
Stephens really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jacker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stephens tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jacker is landing with some decent strikes but Stephens is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Stephens tries to lock up and control but Jacker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jacker trying to control but Stephens is having none of it. #T4#
Stephens is working to get back to half guard.
Stephens tries to hold on but Jacker postures up.
Jacker lands a couple of good shots and Stephens has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Jacker is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Stephens is defending well though. Jacker let's go of the attempt for now.
Cracker Jacker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Samuel Stephens is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jacker scores with punches and elbows.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cracker Jacker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stephens 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Stephens!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 06, 2017 |
#R1#
To Spam Takedowns missing with a left hand there. Stephens was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Stephens clinches up against the cage.
To Spam Takedowns swings wildly with an uppercut but Stephens uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Stephens's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
I Dare You To Spam Takedowns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stephens shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as To Spam Takedowns sprawls well. To Spam Takedowns wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stephens gets slowly back to his feet.
To Spam Takedowns throwing a counter right hand but Stephens manages to avoid it.
To Spam Takedowns swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stephens.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
To Spam Takedowns jabs Stephens to the body, keeping him at a distance.
To Spam Takedowns misses with a looping left.
Stephens shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has To Spam Takedowns pinned against the cage. To Spam Takedowns gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A little feinted left hand from To Spam Takedowns on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Stephens throws a sloppy head kick
and To Spam Takedowns counters with a straight right hand.
To Spam Takedowns throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stephens stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stephens takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Donk. To Spam Takedowns catches Stephens right on the button with a cross.
A lazy left from To Spam Takedowns finds it's target.
Stephens ducks right into an uppercut from To Spam Takedowns.
Stephens with a poor takedown
and To Spam Takedowns counters with a lovely straight right hand!
I Dare You To Spam Takedowns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Stephens.
Stephens shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as To Spam Takedowns sprawls well. To Spam Takedowns wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stephens gets slowly back to his feet.
Stephens defending well as To Spam Takedowns loads up on a big left hand.
To Spam Takedowns misses with a two punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
To Spam Takedowns misses with a few strikes there.
Stephens throws a head kick that misses
and To Spam Takedowns connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
To Spam Takedowns uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stephens.#T2#
To Spam Takedowns lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stephens backs up against the cage.
To Spam Takedowns scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stephens doesn't seem bothered though.
To Spam Takedowns stuffs the takedown.
To Spam Takedowns connects with a jab.
To Spam Takedowns scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
I Dare You To Spam Takedowns is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
To Spam Takedowns just misses with a punch to the body.
To Spam Takedowns jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stephens with a lazy takedown attempt
and To Spam Takedowns cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#
Stephens is rocked!
Stephens shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as To Spam Takedowns sprawls well. To Spam Takedowns wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stephens gets slowly back to his feet.
To Spam Takedowns avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stephens looks winded!
To Spam Takedowns getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stephens is still on wobbly legs! Can To Spam Takedowns finish him?#CUT#
It looks like Samuel Stephens has been cut.
To Spam Takedowns lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Stephens falls backwards - clearly groggy! To Spam Takedowns dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). I Dare You To Spam Takedowns!
I Dare You To Spam Takedowns took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'MOFUCKIN SWAN SONG! RETIRING NOW BUT THANKS THO.'.
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Event:
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Date: Mar 22, 2017 |
#R1#
West lands with a cross.
West throws a sloppy body shot
and Stephens counters with a nice body shot.
West closes the distance and lands a one-two.
West throws a series of punches but Stephens avoids them all with ease.
Stephens misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
West shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
West throws the left hand but Stephens avoids the punch easily.
Stephens connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
No joy there for West, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stephens throws a sloppy head kick
and West counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
West lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stephens circles away quickly and effectively.
Stephens tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
West tries to bum rush Stephens with a series of wild strikes but Stephens uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
West misses with a two punch combination.
Stephens tries to close the distance and clinch up but West swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stephens scores with a body shot.
#T1#
A big right from West misses.
West throws a body shot but no joy.
West misses with a double jab.
Stephens is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
West really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
West showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stephens.
West is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
West misses with the combination.
West throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stephens makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
West shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stephens defends it nicely.
Stephens fails with a takedown attempt.
Stephens goes for a double leg but West avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as West continues to drive forward.
Chasen West has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Stephens.#T2#
West keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
West appears to be looking for a big counter.
Stephens shoots in looking for a takedown. West tries to sprawl out of it but Stephens keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. West manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL2#
Stephens closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Stephens breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stephens scores with a hook to the body. West takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stephens darts in looking for a takedown but West gets double underhooks and turns Stephens into the cage.
West swinging wildly here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No luck for West with that takedown attempt.
Stephens tries to counter with a clinch but West shakes him off and moves away.#T3#
West scores with a hook.
West throws a series of punches but Stephens moves out of range.
West lands a jab-cross combination.
West throws a big shot that misses.
Nice sprawl there from Stephens as West shoots in.
West lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stephens circles away quickly and effectively.
Stephens misses with a two punch combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stephens.
Stephens tries for a takedown but West sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stephens tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
Stephens looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? West is fending him off so far but Stephens persists. Nope, West circles away and we're back to standing.
An attempted straight right counter from West misses the target.
West misses with a double jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Stephens.
Good shot there by West.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stephens scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL2#
Stephens rushes West and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Stephens's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by West!
Sloppy strikes from West. Those never looked like landing.
Stephens avoids the body shot from West.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stephens.
Stephens goes for a double leg but West avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as West continues to drive forward.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chasen West dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
West slips a jab and a cross from Stephens.
West misses with a few strikes there.
West swings widly with a right hand
and Stephens counters with a stiff right hand.
West tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stephens swivels and escapes.
Stephens misses with a looping right.
West throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stephens looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
West swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL2#
and Stephens holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Stephens manages to break the clinch.
That kick from Stephens tenderised West's leg. West is trying to keep his angry face on.
West is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stephens can do to turn this around?
Stephens lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#T1#
West just misses with a punch to the body.
West throws a nice looking combination but Stephens bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Stephens moves into the clinch successfully.
Stephens stalling against the cage.
West goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stephens prevents West from breaking the clinch.
West has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Stephens is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
West tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stephens avoids it.
West wants to break free but Stephens has control.
Stephens scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Stephens breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stephens wants to clinch up but West keeps it at a distance.
West looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stephens is fending him off so far but West persists. Nope, Stephens circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chasen West. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
West throws a lazy uppercut
#CL2#
and Stephens moves into the clinch.
Stephens pushes West back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
West has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Stephens is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
West is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stephens gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
West being controlled against the cage.
Stephens dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Stephens using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#BC2#
Stephens breaks from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Stephens gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Stephens escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stephens tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but West paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
West throws a hook but Stephens blocks it.
Stephens avoids the body shot from West.
Stephens doesn't succeed with the takedown
and West counters with a left to the body.
Stephens bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stephens will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stephens closes the distance but West moves to the side
and West counters with a series of strikes. Stephens will be more careful next time no doubt.
Chasen West is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
West defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stephens.
West lands with an overhand left.
West throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stephens.
Stephens moves in looking to clinch but West pushes him off.#CL2#
Stephens fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with West, pushing him back against the cage.#T4##BC2#
Stephens breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Stephens clinches up with West and pushes him back against the cage.
Stephens content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Stephens slows down the pace here.
The crowd are getting on Stephens's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
West lands with a short punch from the clinch.
West misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Stephens breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stephens moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
West lands a slapping body shot.
#CL2#
Stephens takes the fight into the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Stephens.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Stephens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
West swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chasen West is winning the standup battle so far.
Stephens tries to bum rush West with a series of wild strikes but West uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
West misses with a few strikes there.
West tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stephens was well out of range. Poor timing from West.
Stephens tries to close the distance and clinch but West swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
West fails with the takedown
and Stephens counters with a left to the body.
Some wild striking there from West.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD2#
Stephens closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. West did well to prevent Stephens getting side control.
West is trying to maintain the position but Stephens is very close to passing his half guard.
West tries to roll over but Stephens keeps him under control.#T1#
West has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stephens is working away from the top position though.
West won't allow Stephens to pass to mount.
West trying to control from the bottom.
West misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Stephens is taking a breather. West says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
West wants to get back to full guard.
West trying to control here.
Stephens trying to mount his opponent but West defends it. #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.#SUB2#
Stephens seems to be looking for submissions.
West regains full guard. Nicely done.
West looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
West keeping moving, preventing Stephens from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
West misses with the combination.
West slaps away a takedown attempt from Stephens, before circling back to the center of the mat.
West throws a nice looking combination but Stephens bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stephens is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T3#
West stalks Stephens and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Stephens's face. Stephens staggers backwards, shaken.
Stephens is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
West scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stephens staying out of range there.
West misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stephens lands with a kick to the temple. West shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
West throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
West misses with a jab, cross combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stephens slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
West throws a body punch but Stephens moves out of range.
A combination from West does no damage. #T4#
West tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stephens was well out of range. Poor timing from West.
West misses with a straight right.
Nice takedown defense from West. No joy for Stephens on that attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
West bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stephens's head.
Stephens has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Stephens shoots for a double leg takedown but West sprawls well. He's pushed Stephens's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chasen West has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Stephens.
West misses with an uppercut. Stephens saw that one coming.
West tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stephens sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten West somewhat.
Stephens is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down West rather than just go for the knockout.
West throws a combination. Stephens tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chasen West showed his dominance in that final round.
I think West 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chasen West!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Stephens avoids the body shot from Torosyan.
Stephens takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stephens tries to move into range but Torosyan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Torosyan lands a slapping body shot.
Stephens throws a head kick that misses
and Torosyan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2#
Stephens changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Torosyan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Torosyan taking punishment in the form of punches.
#SUB2#
Stephens tries for a kimura but Torosyan is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Torosyan can't do much from the bottom here.
Torosyan parries the strikes from Stephens easily there. Stephens is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Torosyan to escape.
#T1#
You can see the frustration on Torosyan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Torosyan is trying to escape the position but Stephens is controlling the position.
Torosyan tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Stephens with a couple of short strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Torosyan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Torosyan is in a horrible position here. Stephens smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Stephens avoids the attempt from Torosyan to control.#T2#
Torosyan is trying desperately to improve position.
Stephens throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
#SUB2#
Stephens has hold of Torosyan's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Torosyan manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Stephens putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Torosyan is trying to stand.
Stephens content just to control the position here. #T3#
Torosyan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Stephens tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Stephens looking to secure an arm triangle but Torosyan defends it well. #SUB2#
Stephens is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Torosyan can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#T4##SUB2#
Stephens is working for a guillotine from mount but Torosyan frees his head quite easily.
Torosyan wants to hold on but Stephens pushes him away.
Stephens working the ground and pound effectively.
Stephens controlling his opponent.
Torosyan is looking to improve his position but Stephens isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Stephens dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Stephens throws a right hand that Torosyan ducks under and follows up with a left that Torosyan also avoids with ease.
Stephens gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#TD2#
Stephens looking to score a takedown here. Torosyan is defending well but Stephens drives through and ends up in Torosyan's guard.
Torosyan is looking to stand back up but Stephens counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Torosyan. #REVR#
Stephens is controlling the pace.
Torosyan is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Stephens jumps into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lull in the action here.#T1#
Stephens has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stephens creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Torosyan sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Stephens moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Torosyan wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SU2#
Stephens decides to stand up, so the ref orders Torosyan to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Torosyan. Stephens does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stephens shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Torosyan as he avoids it easily.
Torosyan scores with a nice head shot.
Donk. Torosyan catches Stephens right on the button with a cross.
Samuel Stephens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Torosyan cracks Stephens with a right hand to the side of the head.#T3#
Torosyan lands with a good body shot.
Stephens uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Torosyan.
Jab by Torosyan.
Stephens has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stephens there as he acknowledges the shot.
Torosyan lands with a right hand. #CL2#
Torosyan gets tackled into the cage by Stephens. Stephens maintains the clinch.
Stephens keeps control of Torosyan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Torosyan swings wildly with an uppercut but Stephens uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Stephens has Torosyan pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Stephens pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Torosyan tumbling to the mat - Stephens dives into Torosyan's guard.
Torosyan wants to sweep here but Stephens controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Stephens controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Stephens stands up from Torosyan's guard - Stephens perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2#
Torosyan gets caught napping as Stephens dives in and scores a takedown. Torosyan manages to retain guard.
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 Bernard Torosyan will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Torosyan!
#TD2#
Stephens scores with a takedown into Torosyan's guard.
Torosyan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stephens on the ground.
Torosyan wants to stand and escape but Stephens is having none of it.
Stephens's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Stephens stopping the sweep attempt from Torosyan.
Stephens sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Stephens throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephens controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Stephens's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stephens takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Torosyan throws a series of strikes that have Stephens backpedaling.
Torosyan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Stephens counters with a body kick that stops Torosyan in his tracks momentarily. #T2#
Torosyan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Torosyan misses with a wild combination.
#TD2#
Stephens changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Torosyan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stephens controlling the position from side mount.
Torosyan wants to control but Stephens postures up.#T3#
Stephens scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Torosyan to see if he's OK.#SUB2#
Stephens goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Torosyan rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Stephens's guard! Nice work there by Torosyan!
Torosyan looking to sit in guard and control but Stephens gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Torosyan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Stephens is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
Let's hope that Stephens 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.
Stephens stops Torosyan from standing up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stephens controls from within his opponent's guard.
Torosyan looking for a sweep. Not yet Torosyan, not yet.
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 Bernard Torosyan.
I think Torosyan 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Bernard Torosyan!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 21, 2017 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Quade is defended easily by Stephens.
Stephens is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Stephens displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Quade displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stephens.
Stephens lands a head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quade shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stephens but Stephens pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
Stephens gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Quade to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SU#
Quade gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T1#
Stephens shoots in looking for a takedown. Quade tries to sprawl out of it but Stephens keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Quade manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Quade fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Stephens. No joy for Quade on that attempt.
Stephens tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Quade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stephens.
Stephens keeps the fight on the outside.
Stephens feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Quade's calf.
Stephens shoots in looking for a takedown but Quade manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stephens's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T2#
Quade looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Horrible takedown attempt by Quade or perhaps it was just good defense by Stephens, which made it look bad.
Stephens is looking for the big counter here.
Quade tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stephens manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Quade throws a body punch but Stephens moves out of range. #CL2#
Stephens clinches up with Quade and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Quade breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Stephens gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stephens changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Quade fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Quade shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Quade tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Stephens counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Quade.
Quade closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stephens circles away.
As Quade backs off Stephens throws a huge counter combo but Quade manages to avoid it all.#CL2#
Stephens takes the fight into the clinch.
Stephens will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Quade up against the cage.
Stephens pressing his opponent against the cage.
Stephens continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Quade tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stephens smiles and moves away.
#T4##CL#
Quade gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stephens utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Stephens lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Quade backwards. #BC2#
Stephens manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Stephens has taken the fight to the clinch.
Quade trying to control the position but instead, Stephens has worked for underhooks and has pushed Quade into the cage.
Quade is trying to break the clinch but Stephens is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Stephens dominated that round.
That's time! Quade's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Stephens fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Quade closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stephens circles away.
Stephens lands with a good body shot.#TD#
Quade shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Stephens controlling the position for now.
Quade content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephens is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Quade trying to control the pace.
Quade not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stephens has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Quade is working away from the top position though.
Stephens tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Quade has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Quade controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Quade prevents Stephens from getting the reversal.
Quade with good strikes from the mount here!
Stephens is trying desperately to improve position.
Quade can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stephens is looking to escape.
Stephens has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Stephens working to try and regain half guard.
Quade lands a big elbow.
Stephens tries to reverse the position but Quade maintains control.
Quade lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Quade unloading with bombs!#T4#
BOOM! Quade connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Stephens has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Quade's lack of action.
Quade trying to advance position but Stephens counters by regaining guard.
Quade working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Quade wants to pass the guard but Stephens is keeping the position.
Stephens controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Quade trying to control the position from guard on top but Stephens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Quade controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Quade dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Stephens darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stephens is defended easily by Quade.
Nice sprawl there from Stephens as Quade shoots in.
Stephens lands with a straight right. Quade didn't see that one coming.
Samuel Stephens seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stephens keeps the fight on the outside.
Stephens shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Quade sprawls well. Quade wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stephens gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephens throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Quade counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stephens won't be happy with that.
Steve Quade overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stephens manages to work his way to half guard, despite Quade's best efforts.
Quade controlling the pace. #T1#
Stephens is looking for a sweep. Quade is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Quade is looking to take a break and control but Stephens is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Quade is trying to work for a kimura but Stephens is defending well.
Stephens is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Stephens is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Quade pulls his head out easily. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stephens is looking to control Quade's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stephens avoid being mounted?
Quade working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Quade controlling the action here.
Stephens is trying to stand up here but Quade is controlling him well.
Stephens keeping hold of Quade's head, controlling as best he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Stephens shoots in and drives through. Quade sprawls well.
Steve Quade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Stephens.#T3#
Stephens closes the distance and clinches up with Quade, looking for a takedown. Stephens pushes Quade against the cage but Quade circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stephens misses with a head kick.
Stephens takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Quade tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Stephens counters with a left to the body.
Stephens shoots in for a takedown but Quade shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Quade clinches up against the cage.
Stephens tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Quade effectively controlling the action here.#TD#
Quade decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Quade is looking for a triangle but Stephens pushes his legs off easily.
Stephens postures up.
#T4##SUB#
Quade looking for a guillotine here but Stephens defends easily.
Stephens is fighting to break Quade's control of his arms but Quade is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Stephens controlling from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU2#
Stephens gets to his feet and steps away from his 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 Steve Quade.
I think Quade 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Quade!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Stephens displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stark throws out the jab.
Stark scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT#
It looks like Samuel Stephens has been cut.
Stark throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stark throws a right and a left that Stephens avoids nicely.
A big left from Stark misses.
Stark keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stark connects with a body shot.#CL2#
Stephens has Stark up against the cage in a clinch.
Stark is trying to break the clinch but Stephens is controlling him.
Stark wants to get back to striking at distance but Stephens won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark is trying to break free.#TD2#
Stephens manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Stephens is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Stark is trying to stand.
#ES#
Stark manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T1#
Stark pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Stephens back to the cage. Stark follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Steven Stark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stark misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stephens dives in for a single leg takedown but Stark sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nice uppercut there from Stark.
Stark keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stark looks to land a left hand but Stephens moved out of range nicely.
Donk. Stark catches Stephens right on the button with a cross.#CL2#
Stephens moves into the clinch successfully.
Stark wants to get back to striking at distance but Stephens won't allow it.
Stephens looking for a takedown.
Steven Stark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Stephens.#BC#
Stark breaks the clinch.
Stark lands with an overhand left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stephens avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stark is breathing heavily.
A left lands for Stark.
Stephens ducks under a wild hook from Stark.#T2#
Stark lands a two punch combo.
Stark slaps away a takedown attempt from Stephens, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Stephens shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stark as he avoids it easily.
Stark keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stephens displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stark throws out the jab. #CL2#
Stephens takes the fight into the clinch.
Stark wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stephens is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stark gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Stark stops a takedown attempt from Stephens.
Stephens pressing his opponent against the cage.
Stephens lands a nice shot to the body.
Stark is pressed up against the cage. Stephens has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stark down to the mat. Stark avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T3##CL2#
Stephens takes the fight into the clinch.
Stark is trying to break free.
Stephens tries to pull guard but Stark forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Stephens jumps guard and drags Stark to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Stephens is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Stark frees his head nicely. Oh but Stephens has switched to an armbar! Stark is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Samuel Stephens!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 06, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stephens is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Avila pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Avila wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC#
Avila manages to break the clinch.
Stephens fails to land the takedown.
Avila throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Avila tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stephens paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stephens with the counter takedown but Avila avoids it easily.
Stephens darts in looking for a takedown but Avila gets double underhooks and turns Stephens into the cage.
Carter Avila has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Stephens.
Stephens shoots in but Avila avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephens throws a right and a left that Avila avoids nicely.
Avila throws a low kick but Stephens moves out of range easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stephens. #T1##CL#
Avila clinches with his opponent.
Avila tries to pull guard but Stephens forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Avila is trying to pull guard but Stephens has him pressed against the cage.
Stephens tries to pull guard but Avila won't allow it.
#TD#
Avila manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Stephens slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Avila has Stephens pulled in close to control his posture.
Avila tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Stephens tries to free his leg and advance position but Avila is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Avila throws his legs up looking for a submission but Stephens uses it to pass to side control.
#SU2#
Stephens decides to stand back up. Stephens steps back and let's Avila get back to his feet.
Avila looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Avila misses with a takedown attempt
and Stephens counters with a one-two to the body.
A head kick misses from Stephens.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stephens.
Stephens tries to clinch up but Avila circles away and keeps his distance.
Avila throws a quick counter head kick but Stephens was just out of range.
Stephens throws a series of punches but Avila avoids them all with ease. #T3#
Avila fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stephens avoids it really well and circles away.
Stephens looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Avila is fending him off so far but Stephens persists. Nope, Avila circles away and we're back to standing.
Stephens darts in looking for a takedown but Avila gets double underhooks and turns Stephens into the cage.
Avila fails with a takedown attempt.
Avila tries for a takedown but Stephens sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Stephens.
Stephens misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T4#
Stephens lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Avila throws a body kick that misses.
Stephens has his takedown stuffed
and Avila counters with a straight right hand.
Stephens tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Avila defends well and Stephens ends up having to push Avila into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Avila. No joy for Stephens on that attempt.
Avila is looking to counter with head kicks.
Stephens looks winded!
Nice straight punches there by Avila. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Avila.
Stephens throws a head kick but Avila moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Avila fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Avila dives in for a single leg takedown but Stephens sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
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 Carter Avila will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Avila moves into the clinch.
Stephens tries to pull guard but Avila won't allow it.
Stephens is trying to drag Avila to the mat but Avila just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Avila taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Avila fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Avila is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Stephens to keep the fight standing.
Avila wants to take the fight to the mat but Stephens manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carter Avila. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Stephens as Avila tries to tie him up.
Avila misses with an elbow over the top.#BC#
Avila breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Avila checks a leg kick nicely.
Stephens is looking to land body kicks.#CL#
Avila forces Stephens back against the cage and clinches.
Avila tries to pull guard but Stephens won't allow it.
#TD2#
Stephens jumps guard and drags Avila to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Avila stays in close to Stephens's body and controls the position.
Stephens working a defensive guard here.
#ES2#
Stephens kicks Avila off and gets to his feet.
Avila blocks the body kick.
Avila tries to counter with a takedown but Stephens is quick to defend against it.#T2#
Avila shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stephens as he jumps to the side.
Stephens fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Avila avoids it really well and circles away.
A head kick misses from Stephens. #CL2#
Stephens rushes Avila and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stephens is trying to drag Avila to the mat but Avila just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Avila is trying to pull guard but Stephens has him pressed against the cage.
Stephens tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T3##BC#
Avila pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stephens looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Avila lands a jab to Stephens's midsection.
Stephens tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Avila defends well and Stephens ends up having to push Avila into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Avila seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Avila takes the fight into the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Avila - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Stephens fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Stephens is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Avila gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Avila decides to pull guard. #T4#
Avila looking to control.
Stephens throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Avila works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Avila has control of Stephens's left arm, preventing Stephens from doing any damage.
Avila looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Avila is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
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 Carter Avila 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!
#R3#
Avila is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Avila stuffs the takedown attempt from Stephens. Stephens gets slowly back to his feet.
Avila misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stephens shoots in for a takedown but Avila shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Avila tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Stephens rushes Avila and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Avila fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Stephens breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stephens tries to score a power double leg takedown but Avila sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stephens somewhat.
Avila wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Carter Avila has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Stephens.#T1#
Stephens shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Avila counters with a two punch combo.
Avila has his takedown stuffed
and Stephens counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Avila avoids the body shot from Stephens.
Stephens wants to clinch up but Avila keeps it at a distance.
Avila tries to land a front kick but Stephens steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL#
Avila gets a clinch.
Avila is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Avila breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Avila fails to land the takedown.#T2#
Stephens fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Avila avoids it really well and circles away.
Stephens takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stephens fails with the takedown.#CL#
Avila has closed the distance and engaged Stephens in a clinch.
Avila works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stephens blocks the elbow strike.
Avila goes for a takedown attempt but Stephens pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Stephens takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T3#
Avila misses with a head kick.
Stephens moves out of range of the body kick.
Stephens slaps away a takedown attempt from Avila, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Stephens fails to land the takedown.
Avila moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Avila moves in looking to clinch but Stephens pushes him off.
Stephens shoots in for a takedown but Avila shows good takedown defense. #T4#
Stephens shoots in for a takedown but Avila shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Avila has closed the distance and engaged Stephens in a clinch.
Stephens is trying to drag Avila to the mat but Avila just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Stephens lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD#
Avila jumps guard and drags Stephens to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Avila looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Avila is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Samuel Stephens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carter Avila is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stephens throwing strikes but missing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carter Avila showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Avila, 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carter Avila!
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Event:
ECFC FN 35
Date: Jan 07, 2017 |
#R1#
DeKorveia misses with a few strikes there.
Stephens shoots in looking for a takedown. DeKorveia tries to sprawl out of it but Stephens keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. DeKorveia manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
DeKorveia tries to bum rush Stephens with a series of wild strikes but Stephens uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And Stephens tries to counter it with a takedown but DeKorveia pushes his down on his head and steps out.
DeKorveia throws a series of punches but Stephens avoids them all with ease.
DeKorveia thuds his right hand into Stephens's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
DeKorveia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stephens manages to avoid it.
DeKorveia throws a hook but Stephens avoids it easily.
DeKorveia lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by DeKorveia.
DeKorveia throws a jab when Stephens was well out of range.
DeKorveia lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Dantes DeKorveia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeKorveia avoids a punch combination nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeKorveia misses with a double jab.
DeKorveia takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Stephens has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Stephens ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Stephens no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Stephens throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1##SUB2#
Stephens looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
DeKorveia wanted to stand there but Stephens had control of the position.
Stephens doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#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.
DeKorveia wants to get up but he can't break Stephens's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Stephens is trying to control the position but DeKorveia postures up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
DeKorveia would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stephens.
Left hook, right uppercut from DeKorveia.
DeKorveia is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
DeKorveia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stephens.
A jab from DeKorveia finds it's way through Stephens's defenses.
DeKorveia lands a jab.
DeKorveia scores with a decent looking hook.
DeKorveia misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T3#
DeKorveia lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stephens backs up against the cage.
DeKorveia scores with a jab. Stephens acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice body punch from DeKorveia. #CL2#
Stephens gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Stephens breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stephens slips a jab and a cross from DeKorveia.
Stephens takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stephens dives in and grabs DeKorveia's left leg, looking for a takedown. DeKorveia pushes down on Stephens's head and hops out.
DeKorveia is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dantes DeKorveia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Stephens.#CL2#
Stephens closes the distance and pushes DeKorveia back into the cage.
Stephens prevents DeKorveia from breaking the clinch.
Stephens wants to take the fight to the mat but DeKorveia manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Stephens decides to pull guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stephens manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. DeKorveia manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
DeKorveia wants to stand and escape but Stephens is having none of it.
DeKorveia knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stephens on the ground.#T4#
Stephens stands and throws DeKorveia's legs to the side, diving into side control.
DeKorveia is trying to buck Stephens off.
Stephens wants to lay and pray for a moment but DeKorveia keeps working.
Stephens working the ground and pound but DeKorveia is defending the strikes.
Stephens is looking to take a break and control but DeKorveia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SU2#
Stephens has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dantes DeKorveia dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
DeKorveia lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Dantes DeKorveia is winning the standup battle so far.
DeKorveia throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
DeKorveia lands with a nice body punch.
DeKorveia throws a right and a left that Stephens avoids nicely.
DeKorveia swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stephens counters with a body kick that stops DeKorveia in his tracks momentarily.
DeKorveia misses with a double jab
#CL2#
and Stephens counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Stephens is pressed up against the cage. DeKorveia has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stephens down to the mat. Stephens avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by DeKorveia!
A punch combination from DeKorveia misses.
Despite the aggression on Stephens's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Stephens rushes DeKorveia and presses him up against the cage.
The referee calls for Stephens to work.
#TD2#
Stephens pulls guard successfully.
DeKorveia tries to stand but Stephens is controlling from the bottom. #T1#
Stephens lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
DeKorveia wants to get back to his feet but Stephens is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Stephens showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
DeKorveia is looking to stand up but Stephens isn't so interested in that idea. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Stephens sitting in guard, not really doing much.
DeKorveia is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Stephens dives into side control.
DeKorveia is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Stephens is controlling him well.
DeKorveia is looking to get back to his feet here but Stephens is keeping cool and he's managed to take DeKorveia's back.
DeKorveia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stephens can do to turn this around?#T3#
DeKorveia wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
DeKorveia showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
DeKorveia preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Stephens.
DeKorveia wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Stephens struggling to land strikes to the head as DeKorveia covers up.
Stephens throwing sloppy strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DeKorveia is trying to get back to his feet but Stephens has full control of the position and if anything, DeKorveia has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Samuel Stephens has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
DeKorveia is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Stephens 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! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
DeKorveia shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Stephens eats them both and turns towards DeKorveia to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Stephens misses with a few strikes there.
DeKorveia circles away from the clinch attempt.
DeKorveia throws a series of punches but Stephens moves out of range.
And Stephens tries to counter it with a takedown but DeKorveia pushes his down on his head and steps out.
DeKorveia ducks under a wild hook from Stephens.
DeKorveia blocks a head kick by Stephens.
A quick step to the side and DeKorveia tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stephens takes a shot to the body in his stride.
DeKorveia feints a jab promting Stephens to slip. DeKorveia then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Stephens slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
DeKorveia throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL2#
Stephens takes the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Stephens pulls guard. #SUB2#
Stephens looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1#
DeKorveia preventing the sweep.
Stephens has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
DeKorveia tries to stand but Stephens is controlling from the bottom.
DeKorveia preventing the sweep.
Stephens has a closed guard, preventing DeKorveia from standing up. #SUB2#
Stephens working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. DeKorveia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. DeKorveia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Stephens is trying to keep DeKorveia in close.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Stephens shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with DeKorveia but DeKorveia pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A quick step to the side and DeKorveia tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stephens showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from DeKorveia.
Stephens doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dantes DeKorveia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab by DeKorveia.
DeKorveia lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
DeKorveia works Stephens's body with a nice hook.
DeKorveia swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T3#
DeKorveia thuds a left hand into Stephens's body.
Stephens on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
DeKorveia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stephens moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stephens throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around DeKorveia's waist but DeKorveia gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stephens off to one side.
A jab lands there for DeKorveia.
Stephens shoots in for a double leg but DeKorveia sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
As Stephens looks to move away, DeKorveia throws a big counter combo but Stephens just gets out of the way.
Dantes DeKorveia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Stephens.
Left hook, right uppercut from DeKorveia. #CL2#
Stephens moves into range and clinches up with DeKorveia.
DeKorveia wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2#
Stephens pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
DeKorveia throws a right and a left that Stephens avoids nicely.
DeKorveia lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeKorveia throws a series of punches but Stephens avoids them all with ease.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
DeKorveia with a nice cross.
DeKorveia smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T4##CL2#
Stephens has closed the distance and engaged DeKorveia in a clinch.
DeKorveia has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stephens stalling.
DeKorveia is pressed up against the cage. Stephens has hold of a leg and is looking to drag DeKorveia down to the mat. DeKorveia avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Stephens takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stephens fails to land the takedown.
DeKorveia lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stephens circles away quickly and effectively.
DeKorveia pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Stephens back to the cage. DeKorveia follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
DeKorveia throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
DeKorveia throws a series of punches but Stephens moves out of range.
DeKorveia thuds his right hand into Stephens's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stephens misses with a takedown attempt - DeKorveia sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dantes DeKorveia showed his dominance in that final round.
I think DeKorveia 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dantes DeKorveia!
Post fight, Dantes DeKorveia took to the microphone: 'I'm clearly the best in the division, give me Carter for the belt, and after that I want the Bantamweight Strap! Two weight world champion baby! '.
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Event:
ECFC 70
Date: Dec 25, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Stephens rushes Avila and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Stephens breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stephens shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Avila dodges the punch combination from Stephens.
Left hook, right uppercut from Avila. #CUT#
It looks like Samuel Stephens has been cut.
Avila fails to land the takedown.
Avila looks for a takedown but Stephens sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avila shoots in for a takedown but Stephens shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carter Avila. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Avila stuffs the takedown attempt from Stephens. Stephens gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Avila. No joy for Stephens on that attempt.
Avila fails with a takedown attempt.
Stephens tries to counter with a clinch but Avila shakes him off and moves away.#T1#
Stephens throws a low kick but it's checked well by Avila.
Stephens looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stephens shoots in but Avila avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A little feinted left hand from Avila on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Stephens moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Avila pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stephens wants to clinch up but Avila keeps it at a distance.
Stephens fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Avila swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice cross by Avila.
Stephens tries to close the distance and clinch but Avila swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2##CL#
Avila moves into the clinch.
Stephens is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Stephens is trying to break the clinch but Avila has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Avila breaks from the clinch.
Avila will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stephens goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Avila is looking for a counter combo.
Avila fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stephens avoids it really well and circles away.
Avila looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stephens looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3##CL#
Avila pushes Stephens up against the cage in a clinch.
Stephens lands an uppercut.
Avila is trying to drag Stephens to the mat but Stephens just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC#
Avila escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Avila dives in and grabs Stephens's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stephens pushes down on Avila's head and hops out.
Avila slaps away a takedown attempt from Stephens, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Stephens tries to score a power double leg takedown but Avila sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stephens somewhat.#T4##CL2#
Stephens clinches. #TD2#
Stephens decides to pull guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stephens is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB2#
Stephens is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Avila is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Avila has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Avila not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
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 Carter Avila will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Samuel Stephens's cut.
That's time! Avila's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Stephens fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Avila shoots in for a takedown but Stephens shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Avila darts in looking for a takedown but Stephens gets double underhooks and turns Avila into the cage.
Avila fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carter Avila. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stephens shoots in and drives through. Avila sprawls well.
Avila swats away the attempt to clinch by Stephens.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Stephens.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Avila!
#T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Avila or perhaps it was just good defense by Stephens, which made it look bad.
Avila avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Avila fails with a takedown attempt.
Stephens shoots in and drives through. Avila sprawls well.
Stephens fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Avila is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Stephens shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Avila counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Avila.
Avila is pushing Stephens up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Stephens stops a takedown attempt from Avila.
#T2#
Stephens with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stephens tries to pull guard but Avila won't allow it.
Stephens tries for a takedown but Avila manages to get underhooks.
Avila slows down the pace here.
#TD#
Avila pulls guard successfully.
Avila manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stephens manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Stephens is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3##SU#
Avila gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Stephens scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Avila dives in for a single leg takedown but Stephens sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Stephens stuffs the takedown attempt from Avila. Avila gets slowly back to his feet.
Stephens changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Stephens misses with a few strikes there.
#CL#
Avila closes the distance and clinches.
Avila throws an elbow that misses.
#BC#
Avila breaks the clinch.
Stephens is looking to clinch but Avila is avoiding it.
#T4#
Stephens fails with the takedown.
Stephens throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Avila tries a head kick but it misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stephens is defended easily by Avila.
Stephens tries for a takedown but Avila sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
It looked like Avila was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Avila misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Avila moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carter Avila dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Samuel Stephens'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##CL2#
Stephens darts in and clinches Avila up against the cage.
Stephens is working for takedown but Avila is calmly controlling the position for now.
Stephens tries to pull guard but Avila forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Avila gets underhooks to prevent Stephens's takedown attempt.
Carter Avila has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Stephens.
Avila has Stephens pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stephens manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Stephens works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Avila tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Avila blocks an uppercut.
Avila jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stephens walks away with a smile on his face. Avila gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avila throws a leg kick that is checked#CL2#
and Stephens holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Stephens wants to get back to striking at distance but Avila won't allow it.
Stephens is looking to break free of the clinch but Avila has double underhooks.
Avila has Stephens pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stephens manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Avila tries to throw a body punch but Stephens avoids it by throwing Avila back against the cage. #TD2#
Stephens pulls guard successfully.
Avila preventing the sweep.
Stephens is trying to keep Avila in close.
#SUB2#
Stephens has his foot on Avila's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Avila works his way back into a safe position though.
Avila in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Avila sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Stephens wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Avila stuffs the takedown attempt from Stephens. Stephens gets slowly back to his feet.
Carter Avila is winning the standup battle so far.
Stephens takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stephens tries to clinch up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stephens.
Avila misses with an attempted mid kick.
#CL#
Avila rushes Stephens and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Avila has Stephens pressed against the cage, preventing Stephens from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Avila manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Avila closes the distance and pushes Stephens back into the cage.#T3##BC2#
Stephens's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Avila rushes Stephens and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Avila manages to break the clinch.
Avila shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stephens as he jumps to the side.
Avila shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stephens jabs at Avila's body.#CL#
Avila gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Avila breaks from the clinch.
Stephens shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Avila as he avoids it easily.
Avila throws a series of punches but Stephens avoids them all with ease.
Stephens moves out of range of the body kick.#T4#
A head kick misses from Avila.
Stephens was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Avila is defended easily by Stephens.
Stephens closes the distance and clinches up with Avila, looking for a takedown. Stephens pushes Avila against the cage but Avila circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Avila swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Stephens fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Avila throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Avila fails with the takedown.
Samuel Stephens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carter Avila is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A head kick misses from Stephens.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carter Avila showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Avila 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carter Avila!
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Event:
ECFC FN 34
Date: Dec 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Hamed stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hamed wants it to stay on the feet.
Hamed could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Sloppy strikes from Hamed. Those never looked like landing.
Stephens tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hamed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stephens raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ahsan Hamed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A leg kick checked by Stephens.
Stephens lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hamed blocks a head kick by Stephens.
#CL2#
Stephens clinches up with Hamed and pushes him back against the cage.
Hamed is trying to break the clinch but Stephens is controlling him.#TD2#
Stephens gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hamed regains guard.
Stephens postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Stephens 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.
Hamed wants to control the position but Stephens says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB2#
Stephens maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Hamed could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Stephens has cracked it and Hamed is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Stephens!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Samuel Stephens!
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Event:
ECFC 69
Date: Nov 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Stephens is trying hard to land a takedown here. Avila sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Avila shoots for a takedown but Stephens saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stephens shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Avila but Avila pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A counter left hand to the body from Avila misses its target.
Stephens tries to clinch up but Avila circles away and keeps his distance.
Stephens fails to land the takedown.
Carter Avila has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Stephens.
Avila shoots in looking for a takedown. Stephens tries to sprawl out of it but Avila keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stephens manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avila moves out of range of the body kick from Stephens.
Stephens tries to score a power double leg takedown but Avila sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stephens somewhat.
Nice takedown defense from Stephens. No joy for Avila on that attempt. #T1#
Stephens tries to score a power double leg takedown but Avila sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stephens somewhat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Avila looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Avila looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stephens checks a leg kick.
Stephens keeps the fight on the outside.
Avila throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stephens.
A nice side step and Stephens releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Stephens throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Avila shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stephens is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Stephens stuffs the takedown attempt from Avila. Avila gets slowly back to his feet. #T2#
Avila fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stephens shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Avila but Avila pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stephens misses with a takedown attempt - Avila sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Avila fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Avila stuffs the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Avila is defended easily by Stephens.
Sloppy strikes from Stephens. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Avila instigates a clinch. #T3#
Stephens tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Avila smiles and moves away.
Avila misses with a combination
and Stephens counters with a straight right hand.
Avila circles away from the clinch attempt.
Avila shoots in and drives through. Stephens sprawls well.#CL#
Avila forces Stephens back against the cage and clinches.
Stephens tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Avila smiles and moves away.
Stephens misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stephens shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Avila pinned against the cage. Avila gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Avila pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stephens is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T4#
A punch combination from Avila misses.
Stephens stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stephens wants it to stay on the feet.
Stephens cracks Avila with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stephens shoots in but Avila avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Avila feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Avila changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stephens tries to avoid it but Avila manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stephens to the ground. Stephens escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Avila fails to land the takedown.
Avila is breathing heavily.
Stephens wants to clinch up but Avila keeps it at a distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stephens dives in and grabs Avila's left leg, looking for a takedown. Avila pushes down on Stephens's head and hops out.
Avila throws a big counter combination but Stephens scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL#
Avila darts in and clinches Stephens up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stephens fails to pull guard.
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 Carter Avila will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Avila looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stephens is fending him off so far but Avila persists. Nope, Stephens circles away and we're back to standing.
Stephens throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Avila shoots for a double leg takedown but Stephens sprawls well. He's pushed Avila's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stephens shoots in looking for a takedown but Avila manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stephens's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Avila misses with a looping right.
Stephens is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Stephens lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Stephens shoots in looking for a takedown. Avila tries to sprawl out of it but Stephens keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Avila manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avila fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carter Avila. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stephens shoots in but no luck this time.
Stephens with a poor takedown
and Avila counters with a left and a right that stings Stephens.
Stephens looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stephens is breathing heavily.#T1#
Avila lands with a nice combination. Stephens backs away looking to recover.
Avila misses with a takedown
and Stephens connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Stephens pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Avila. No joy for Stephens on that attempt.
Avila showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stephens.
Avila blocks a head kick by Stephens.
Avila attempts a counter takedown but Stephens avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Stephens takes the fight into the clinch. #T2#
Stephens can't get the takedown.
#BC#
Avila breaks the clinch.
Stephens tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Avila defends well and Stephens ends up having to push Avila into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Avila attempts a counter takedown but Stephens avoids it well and moves away.#CL#
Avila clinches with his opponent.
Stephens trying to stall but Avila improves his position.
Avila taking a breather.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stephens is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Avila gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Avila leaning his opponent against the cage.
Stephens tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Avila smiles and moves away.
#T3#
Avila changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stephens tries to avoid it but Avila manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stephens to the ground. Stephens escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stephens tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Avila shoots and misses
and Stephens counters with a thumping low kick.
Stephens wants to clinch.
Avila leaves Stephens with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Avila misses with a head kick.
Stephens with the counter takedown but Avila avoids it easily.
Stephens avoids the head kick by Avila.
Stephens doesn't manage to clinch there - Avila circles away.
#T4#
Avila shoots in looking for a takedown but Stephens manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Avila's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Avila tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stephens sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Avila somewhat.
Stephens is trying hard to land a takedown here. Avila sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stephens fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stephens tries to clinch but Avila moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stephens jabs Avila to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Avila staying out of range there.
Avila fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Carter Avila will probably get the nod.
That's time! Avila's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Avila darts in and clinches Stephens up against the cage.#BC#
Avila breaks from the clinch.
Stephens keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stephens blocks a head kick by Avila.
Avila blocks a head kick by Stephens.
Stephens lands a two punch combo.
A shot to the liver by Stephens. Beautiful body shot.
Stephens will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Stephens clinches up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Stephens fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Stephens takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##TD#
Avila gets control of Stephens's arms and successfully pulls guard. Avila will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Stephens trying to control the position from guard on top but Avila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Avila trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Avila is trying to keep Stephens in close.
Stephens trying to control the position from guard on top but Avila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Stephens gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Avila misses with a leg kick
and Avila takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stephens takes a swing at Avila's ribcage but misses.
Stephens leaves Avila with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Avila closes the distance and clinches up with Stephens, looking for a takedown. Avila pushes Stephens against the cage but Stephens circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Avila moves in looking to clinch but Stephens pushes him off.
Samuel Stephens seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stephens dives in and grabs Avila's left leg, looking for a takedown. Avila pushes down on Stephens's head and hops out.
Carter Avila has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Stephens.
Stephens misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
As Stephens looks to move away, Avila throws a big counter combo but Stephens just gets out of the way.
Stephens tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice sprawl there from Avila as Stephens shoots in.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Avila.
Stephens shapes to counter with a head kick.#T3##CL#
Avila has managed to clinch.
Stephens is trying to push Avila away but Avila has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD2#
Stephens jumps into guard, dragging Avila to the mat.
#SUB#
Avila drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Avila jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Stephens keeping moving, preventing Avila from controlling successfully.
Stephens is trying to control the position but Avila postures up. #T4#
Avila trying to control but Stephens is working from the bottom. #SU#
Avila stands up from Stephens's guard - Avila perhaps looking for a knockout.
Avila tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stephens manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stephens shoots in for a takedown but Avila shows good takedown defense.
Stephens tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Avila looks for a takedown but Stephens sprawls well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stephens tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Stephens moves into the clinch.
Samuel Stephens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carter Avila is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stephens is working for takedown but Avila is calmly controlling the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Stephens comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Avila 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Carter Avila!
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