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Event:
UCF 15 Morus v Parker
Date: Nov 02, 2018 |
#R1# Stevens tries to clinch up. Stevens tries to clinch there but Matthews circles away.
Matthews drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stevens defends it well. Matthews throws a lazy right hand but Stevens sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Matthews keeps the fight on the outside. Matthews scores with a nice strike. Stevens tries to clinch up.#CL# Stevens closes the distance and pushes Matthews back into the cage. A short uppercut from Stevens. Stevens looking to slow down the pace here. Matthews drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2# Matthews breaks from the clinch.
Stevens is looking to clinch. #TD2# Matthews shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Stevens's guard.#T1# Matthews lands a couple of decent looking shots. Stevens is controlling Matthews's posture. Matthews postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Matthews throwing strikes but missing. Stevens wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Matthews postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Matthews throwing strikes but missing. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Stevens is trying to keep Matthews in close.
Stevens controlling Matthews's posture. Matthews is working Stevens over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Matthews accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2# Matthews trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Matthews accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Stevens pulls Matthews in close to prevent any damage. Matthews chips away with some ground and pound. Matthews working some strikes from top position. Matthews must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Stevens is controlling Matthews's posture. Matthews trying to control but Stevens is working from the bottom. Stevens looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Stevens trying to control the position.
Stevens pulls Matthews in close to prevent any damage. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Matthews accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3# Stevens pulls Matthews in to control the position. Matthews cracks Stevens with a solid left hand. Matthews stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stevens swivels though and keeps the full guard. Stevens has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Matthews working some strikes from top position. Stevens is controlling Matthews's posture. Matthews postures up and lands a big shot to Stevens's brow. Matthews scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Matthews is in close to Stevens's body, working some short punches and elbows. Stevens working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Matthews. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Matthews's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #ROC2# Stevens is rocked! Stevens utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Oh Stevens is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Matthews throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stevens works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Stevens seems to have got his legs back now.#T4# A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Matthews accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Matthews is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Stevens is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Matthews works over Stevens with some ground and pound from guard. Stevens is trying to keep Matthews in close.
Matthews throws a big right hand that misses. Matthews trying to control the position from guard on top but Stevens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Matthews postures up in Stevens's guard and throws a big left but Stevens blocks it. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Matthews postures up and lands a big shot to Stevens's brow. Matthews is looking to work some ground and pound but Stevens has wrist control. Stevens is trying to keep Matthews in close.
Stevens working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Matthews. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thaddeus Matthews dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# Matthews looks to throw the jab but Stevens is out of range. Stevens is looking to clinch. Matthews misses with a hook
and Matthews takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Stevens slips a straight right by Matthews. Matthews tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stevens swivels and escapes. Stevens is looking to counter the offense by Matthews and move into the clinch. Stevens cracks Matthews with an open hand slap. Stevens tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Matthews manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Matthews feints the counter takedown. Stevens looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Matthews swats away the attempt to clinch by Stevens. Matthews drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stevens defends it well.#TD2# Matthews dives in and scores a takedown into Stevens's guard. Matthews trying to control the position from guard on top but Stevens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Matthews has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Matthews working some strikes from top position. Matthews working some strikes from top position.#SUB# Stevens is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Matthews is aware though and is defending well.#T1# Matthews being controlled here momentarily. Stevens'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. Stevens not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Matthews working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Matthews postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Matthews makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Matthews working some strikes from top position. Matthews is working Stevens over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Matthews scoring with some ground and pound. Stevens keeping moving, preventing Matthews from controlling successfully. Stevens preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Stevens is pulling down on Matthews's head to control his posture. Matthews postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2# Matthews keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stevens's head. Stevens is trying to control the position but Matthews postures up. Matthews in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Stevens is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Matthews trying to control but Stevens is working from the bottom. Stevens is adopting a defensive guard. Matthews content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Matthews with a nice head shot there. Stevens seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Matthews makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Stevens can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Matthews controls the pace.#T3# Matthews cracks Stevens with a solid left hand. Thaddeus Matthews has got the better of the ground game so far. Matthews wants to control from the top but Stevens keeps moving. Matthews makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Stevens controls Matthews momentarily but Matthews frees himself. Matthews is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Stevens is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stevens is looking to stand up but Matthews isn't so interested in that idea. Matthews lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Matthews cracks Stevens with a solid left hand. Matthews postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Matthews trying to control but Stevens is working from the bottom. Matthews distracts Stevens with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4# Hammerfist, elbow! yells Matthews's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Matthews scoring with punches to the head and body. Matthews postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Stevens covers up, he's hurt! Matthews keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Matthews and the ref steps in to end the fight! Matthews can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thaddeus Matthews! A less than humble Thaddeus Matthews misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 05, 2018 |
#R1##CL2# Stevens has Love up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD# Love pulls guard. Stevens not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Love is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stevens is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Stevens pushing down on Love's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stevens is looking to advance position but Love won't allow it. Love trying to control but Stevens postures up.
Stevens sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1# Stevens wants to pass to mount but Love is defending the position. Stevens has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Stevens sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Stevens works his way to his opponent's back.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Stevens controlling the positon. Stevens is not going to allow Love to sit and survive in this position. #T2# Stevens has good solid back control here. Stevens's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Love wants to get back to his feet. Love tries to escape the position.
#T3# Love is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Stevens.
Love tries to break free.
Stevens really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Love.#T4# More stalling from Stevens. We've been informed that Stevens has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Stevens dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2##CL2# Stevens clinches up against the cage. Love jumps guard but Stevens turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stevens. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stevens. The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Stevens. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man. Stevens lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Stevens lands on the inside with an uppercut. #CUT2# It looks like Long Love has been cut. Stevens effectively controlling the action here. Stevens lands with a light punch inside. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stevens lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A right hand to the body from Stevens.
Stevens slows down the pace here.
Stevens digs a right hand into Love's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Love's gas tank. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1# Love's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Stevens lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Still in the clinch, Stevens scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC2# Love is rocked! Stevens swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oh Love is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Stevens tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Stevens lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stevens fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Love blocking some punches.
Stevens fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stevens stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Love blocks an uppercut.
Love blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stevens. Stevens has a couple of punches blocked by Love.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stevens. Stevens misses with a hook from the clinch. Stevens throws a punch but it's blocked by Love. Love is trying to force a seperation but Stevens has the dominant position. Stevens fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Love blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Stevens stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Stevens tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Love seems to have got his legs back now. Stevens lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stevens stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Stevens is struggling to control the position.#T2# Stevens lands a big right hand that drops Love! The killer instinct kicks in and Stevens finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Stevens!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hector Stevens!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 02, 2018 |
#R1# Stevens moves in looking to clinch but Murphy pushes him off.#CL2# Stevens instigates a clinch. Still in the clinch, Stevens scores with a nice short uppercut. A short right from Stevens. Stevens tries to work over Murphy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Stevens taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Stevens lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #KD2# Stevens drops Murphy onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Murphy is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#CUT2# It looks like Orlando Murphy has been cut. This has been an exciting period of action! Stevens dips a shoulder and cracks Murphy with a mighty uppercut! Murphy falls back against the cage and Stevens unloads with a barrage of strikes! Murphy is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Stevens screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hector Stevens!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 26, 2018 |
#R1# Hanson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Stevens is breathing heavily. Hanson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #TD2# Hanson looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Hanson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Hanson trying to control but Stevens is working from the bottom. Hanson wanted to stand there but Stevens had control of the position. #SUB2# Hanson drops back looking for a leg! Stevens is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stevens manages to kick Hanson off! Hanson jumps back into Stevens's guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hanson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Hanson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stevens is keeping the position for now. #T1# Stevens keeping moving, preventing Hanson from controlling successfully. Hanson throwing strikes from guard but Stevens blocks nicely. Stevens keeping moving, preventing Hanson from controlling successfully. Hanson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stevens swivels though and keeps the full guard. Stevens keeping moving, preventing Hanson from controlling successfully. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Stevens keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#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. A looping hook to the body misses from Hanson. Stevens does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2# Stevens gets tackled into the cage by Hanson. Hanson maintains the clinch. Stevens lands with a left to the head. Stevens looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Hanson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stevens smiles and moves away.
Hector Stevens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blake Hanson. Stevens fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hanson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD2# Hanson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hanson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB2# Hanson tries for a kimura but Stevens is defending well. Hanson working away.#SUB2# Hanson tries for a kimura but Stevens is defending well. Stevens wants to control but Hanson postures up.#T3# Hanson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #SUB2# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Hanson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Stevens knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Hanson throws a strike aimed at the side of Stevens's head but Stevens avoids it well. Stevens wants to control but Hanson postures up. Hanson scoring with punches and elbows. We've been informed that Hanson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SU2# Hanson stands up and beckons Stevens to his feet. A combination from Hanson does no damage. #CL2# Hanson pushes Stevens up against the cage in a clinch.#T4# Nice elbow from Hanson. #BC2# Hanson breaks the clinch.
Hanson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Hanson keeps the fight on the outside. Hanson raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2# Hanson pulls Stevens into guard.
Hanson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stevens's guard. #REVB# Hanson scoring with some ground and pound. This has been an exciting period of action! Hanson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Hanson trying to control the position from guard on top but Stevens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hanson pushes down on Stevens's leg and manages to get into half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Hanson dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Hanson lands with a slapping head kick. Stevens is looking to clinch but Hanson is avoiding it.
#TD2# Hanson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hanson lands in his opponent's guard.#ES# Stevens is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Hanson presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. Hanson jumps guard but Stevens stands there with Hanson around his waist. Hanson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC2# Hanson breaks the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Stevens slips a jab from Hanson. Stevens tries to close the distance and clinch but Hanson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Hanson shoots in for a double leg but Stevens sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T1# Hanson cracks the inside of Stevens's front leg. Hector Stevens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# Stevens moves into range and clinches up with Hanson. Hanson has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Stevens takes a knee to the side of the body. Hanson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stevens just stands there and leans against the cage. Hector Stevens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blake Hanson. Stevens on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hanson goes for a takedown attempt but Stevens pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stevens looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Hector Stevens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Hanson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stevens moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2# Hanson pushes Stevens up against the cage in a clinch. Stevens lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hanson backwards. #TD2# Hanson lands a takedown into guard.
#T2##SUB2# Hanson drops back looking for a leg! Stevens is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stevens manages to kick Hanson off! Hanson jumps back into Stevens's guard. Hanson throwing strikes from guard but Stevens blocks nicely. Stevens looking to control.
Hanson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Stevens is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stevens is really struggling to control Hanson but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2# Hanson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3# A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hanson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2# Hanson gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2# Hanson successfully pulls guard.
Stevens wants to control from the top but Hanson keeps moving. Hanson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stevens manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Hanson wants to control from the top but Stevens keeps moving. Stevens is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4# Blake Hanson has got the better of the ground game so far. Hanson lands a couple of digs. Hanson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Hanson trying to control but Stevens is working from the bottom. Hanson tries to free his leg and advance position but Stevens is retaining full guard. Hanson wanted to stand there but Stevens had control of the position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Stevens trying to control the position.
Hanson scoring with punches to the head and body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Hanson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# Stevens tries to clinch but Hanson moves out of range. Hanson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2# Hanson closes the distance and pushes Stevens back into the cage. Stevens tries a body shot but Hanson blocks it.
Hanson lands an elbow that stopped Stevens in his tracks for a moment. Blake Hanson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. A shot in the inside from Hanson. Hanson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hanson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stevens gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hanson is trying to pull guard but Stevens has him pressed against the cage. A left hand lands to the body for Stevens.
Hanson has Stevens pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stevens manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Hector Stevens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blake Hanson.#T1# Hanson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Stevens to keep the fight standing. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2# Hanson pulls guard. Hanson wants to sweep but no luck. Stevens wants to pass the guard but Hanson is keeping the position. Stevens wants to control from the top but Hanson keeps moving. Stevens stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hanson swivels though and keeps the full guard. Stevens controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Stevens trying to move into half guard but instead Hanson has managed to sweep!#REVB# Stevens keeping moving, preventing Hanson from controlling successfully. Stevens looking to control.
Hanson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stevens swivels though and keeps the full guard. Stevens not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2# Hanson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Stevens has his hands on Hanson's head, controlling the position. Hanson wants to control from the top but Stevens keeps moving. #T3# Stevens is trying to keep Hanson in close.
#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Stevens lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hanson at a distance.
Hanson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stevens's waist but Stevens gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hanson off to one side. Hanson fails with a takedown attempt. An attempted straight right counter from Stevens misses the target. Stevens wants to clinch up but Hanson keeps it at a distance.#TD2# Hanson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#T4# Stevens keeping moving, preventing Hanson from controlling successfully. Hanson is fighting to break Stevens's control of his arms but Stevens is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Hanson trying to control but Stevens is working from the bottom. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Stevens has control of Hanson's left arm, preventing Hanson from doing any damage. Hector Stevens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Blake Hanson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Stevens throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
And that's the end of the fight! Blake Hanson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Hanson 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30 Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30 Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Hanson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 24, 2018 |
#R1# Xyddddd throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Stevens's head.#CL# Stevens closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Stevens tries a body shot but Xyddddd blocks it.
Stevens lands with a short shot to the head. Stevens stalls. Stevens misses with a punch on the inside.
Stevens tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Xyddddd is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stevens gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Stevens goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Xyddddd blocks an uppercut.
Stevens has a couple of punches blocked by Xyddddd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Xyddddd blocks a body shot from Stevens. Xyddddd blocking some punches.
Xyddddd goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stevens prevents it.
Xyddddd effectively controlling the action here. Xyddddd tries to land knees in the clinch but Stevens avoids the damage to the body. #T1# Xyddddd just leaning against Stevens, taking a breather. Xyddddd blocks an uppercut.
Stevens scores with a shot to the side of Xyddddd's head. #BC2# Xyddddd pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Xyddddd takes a swing at Stevens's ribcage but misses. Stevens fails in his attempt to clinch. Stevens tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Xyddddd manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Stevens takes the fight into the clinch. Xyddddd is looking for a takedown. Hector Stevens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zyd Xyddddd. Stevens misses with a punch to the body.
Xyddddd blocks an uppercut.
Xyddddd is working for takedown but Stevens is calmly controlling the position for now. A short right from Stevens on the inside. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stevens creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2# Xyddddd goes for a takedown attempt but Stevens pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Xyddddd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL# Stevens darts in and clinches Xyddddd up against the cage. Xyddddd blocks an uppercut.
Xyddddd blocks a body shot from Stevens. #TD2# Xyddddd manages to pull guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Stevens sitting in guard here, content to control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Stevens forces his way into half guard. Xyddddd wants to control but Stevens is keeping busy and won't allow it. Stevens sitting and controlling from the half guard. Stevens has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3# Stevens is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Xyddddd! Stevens controlling his opponent. Stevens'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. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. This is a sustained period of stalling by Stevens. Xyddddd is looking to improve his position but Stevens isn't that keen on the idea. Stevens with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T4# Stevens content just to control the position here. Xyddddd wants to try and get back to his feet. Stevens content just to control the position here. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Stevens dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# Stevens is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Xyddddd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stevens moves away. Xyddddd swats away the attempt to clinch by Stevens. Xyddddd is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Stevens with a body shot. Stevens tries to close the distance and clinch but Xyddddd swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Xyddddd throws a big counter head kick but Stevens avoids it with no problem. Stevens tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Xyddddd counters with a lovely shot to the body. Xyddddd lands with a cross. Xyddddd shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Stevens eats them both and turns towards Xyddddd to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Stevens here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Stevens closes the distance and pushes Xyddddd back into the cage. Stevens swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2# Xyddddd breaks the clinch.
Stevens wants to clinch.#T1# Xyddddd throws a head kick that misses. Xyddddd throws a head kick that misses enabling Stevens to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT# It looks like Zyd Xyddddd has been cut. Xyddddd stuns Stevens with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Xyddddd misses with a head kick.
#CL# Stevens pushes Xyddddd up against the cage in a clinch. Xyddddd blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Xyddddd tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Xyddddd wants to take the fight to the mat but Stevens manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2# Xyddddd manages to break the clinch.
Stevens wants to clinch and Xyddddd counters with a nice leg kick. Xyddddd scores with a jab. Stevens tries to clinch and Xyddddd counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Zyd Xyddddd seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL# Stevens closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T2# Xyddddd blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2# Xyddddd breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Xyddddd misses the shot to the body. It looked like Stevens wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Stevens tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Xyddddd manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Stevens is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Xyddddd stalks Stevens and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Stevens's face. Stevens staggers backwards, shaken. Xyddddd swats away the attempt to clinch by Stevens. Xyddddd looks to score with a jab to the body but Stevens is just out of range. Stevens tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Stevens is looking to clinch. Xyddddd dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stevens. That did some damage!#T3# Stevens is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL# Stevens closes the distance and clinches. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stevens. Stevens softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Nice body punch from Stevens. Stevens lands with a left to the head. Stevens swings wildly with an uppercut but Xyddddd uses good head movement to avoid it. Xyddddd jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stevens walks away with a smile on his face. Xyddddd gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Hector Stevens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zyd Xyddddd. Xyddddd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stevens tries to close the distance and clinch up but Xyddddd swats him away and circles back towards the center. A looping hook to the body misses from Stevens. Xyddddd does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4# Stevens fails with an attempt to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Xyddddd misses. Stevens tries to clinch but Xyddddd is having none of it. Stevens is looking to clinch. Stevens tries to clinch but Xyddddd is having none of it. Stevens tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Xyddddd paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL# Stevens drives through and clinches with Xyddddd against the cage.
Xyddddd blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stevens effectively controlling the action here. Stevens lands with a left to the head. #BC2# Xyddddd breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Xyddddd fails to land with a series of punches.
Xyddddd lands with a kick to the temple. Stevens shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Xyddddd is breathing heavily. Stevens tries to clinch but Xyddddd moves out of range. Xyddddd misses with a hook. A little feinted left hand from Stevens on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zyd Xyddddd showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Zyd Xyddddd's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3# Stevens fails in his attempt to clinch. Xyddddd just misses with a punch to the body.
Stevens fails with an attempt to clinch.
Xyddddd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stevens.
Stevens darts in trying to clinch and Xyddddd counters with a flying knee. Nice. Stevens 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. Stevens dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Stevens is looking to clinch but Xyddddd is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Xyddddd lands a head shot. Stevens fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stevens tries to clinch but Xyddddd moves out of range. Stevens tries to clinch up but Xyddddd circles away and keeps his distance. Stevens tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Xyddddd paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1# Stevens wants to clinch and Stevens takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Stevens misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Xyddddd to counter with a crisp jab. Xyddddd comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Xyddddd plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Stevens tries to clinch there but Xyddddd circles away.
Xyddddd scores with a hook. Stevens avoids the head kick by Xyddddd.
Xyddddd takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Stevens tries to close the distance and clinch but Xyddddd swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Xyddddd doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. The fight stays on the outside here - Stevens looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Xyddddd fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Xyddddd lands a high kick!
Stevens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xyddddd.
#T2# Stevens doesn't manage to clinch there - Xyddddd circles away.
Stevens is looking to clinch but Xyddddd is avoiding it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Stevens tries to clinch but Xyddddd is having none of it. Stevens moves in looking to clinch but Xyddddd pushes him off.#CL# Stevens closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Stevens blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stevens misses with some punches.
Stevens lands a body punch. Xyddddd is trying to pull guard but Stevens has him pressed against the cage. Stevens blocks an elbow strike. Xyddddd blocks an uppercut.
Xyddddd looking for a takedown. Stevens lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3# Stevens doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xyddddd. Stevens lands a shoulder strike. Stevens misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from Stevens.
Stevens tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Xyddddd's elbow. Stevens lands with a left to the head. A left hand lands to the body for Stevens.
Stevens is pushing Xyddddd up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Stevens lands a hook to the side of the head. Xyddddd being controlled against the cage. Stevens throws a head punch that misses. #T4# Stevens pushes Xyddddd back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Xyddddd blocks a body shot from Stevens. A head punch on the inside from Stevens fails to land. The referee calls for Stevens to work.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Xyddddd as Stevens tries to tie him up. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stevens. Stevens lands a nice shot to the body. Xyddddd stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Stevens misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Zyd Xyddddd. I think Xyddddd has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29 Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29 Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zyd Xyddddd!
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