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Event:
The Island Season 9, 155 lbs, Round 3
Date: May 06, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Smith shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Smith throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smith landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Smith throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Stepanovich actively working from the bottom here.
Stepanovich trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Stepanovich is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Smith seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Stepanovich taking some punishment here, with Smith in his half guard.
Smith thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stepanovich keeps working. #T1#
Stepanovich taking some punishment here, with Smith in his half guard.
Smith working the head and body with strikes.
Smith throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Smith landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Stepanovich wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Smith looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stepanovich with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ground and pound from Smith.
Smith is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Smith lands a nice short elbow.
Smith scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Stepanovich wants to get back to full guard.
Smith trying to pass the guard but Stepanovich defending well. #T2#
Smith performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Stepanovich taking some punishment here, with Smith in his half guard.
Smith drops an elbow to the side of Stepanovich's head.
Smith is trying to control. Stepanovich wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Smith is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Stepanovich taking some punishment here, with Smith in his half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Stepanovich looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stepanovich moves into full guard.
Stepanovich is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smith looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
Stepanovich looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Smith trying to control but Stepanovich is working from the bottom.
Smith looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Smith is in close to Stepanovich's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Smith scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Stepanovich throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've been hearing good reports from Stepanovich's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Stepanovich is retaining full guard.
Stepanovich not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Smith keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stepanovich's head.#SUB#
Stepanovich has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.
Smith lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Stepanovich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Smith dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stepanovich pinned against the cage. Stepanovich gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice straight punches there by Stepanovich. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stepanovich.#TD2#
Smith scores with a takedown into Stepanovich's guard.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smith with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Stepanovich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith is in close to Stepanovich's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Stepanovich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Stepanovich escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Stepanovich escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Smith slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Stepanovich is trying to get back to half guard.
Stepanovich on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Smith working the head and body with strikes.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stepanovich sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ground and pound from Smith.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Smith connects with a nice short shot to Stepanovich's temple.
Stepanovich taking some punishment here, with Smith in his half guard. #T2#
Smith takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stepanovich is trying to maintain the position but Smith is very close to passing his half guard.
Smith prevents Stepanovich from improving his position.
Smith wants to pass to mount but Stepanovich is defending the position. #SUB#
Stepanovich actively working from the bottom here.
Stepanovich trying to control here.
Smith 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.
Smith is trying to control the action in half guard but Stepanovich is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Stepanovich is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Stepanovich is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Smith connects with a nice short shot to Stepanovich's temple.
Smith lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Smith working Stepanovich over with strikes.
Stepanovich wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
Smith 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. #SUB#
Stepanovich looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smith lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Smith working over Stepanovich with some ground and pound. Stepanovich looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T4#
Stepanovich is looking to control Smith's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stepanovich avoid being mounted?
Nice strikes from Smith there.
Smith winds up and cracks Stepanovich with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Smith working Stepanovich over with strikes.
Smith is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Smith lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #ROC2#
Stepanovich is rocked!#SUB#
Stepanovich looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Smith displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stepanovich wants it to stay on the feet.
Smith shoots in but Stepanovich avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Stepanovich shows good takedown defense.
Nevzorov Stepanovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Smith.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stepanovich shoots in but Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A jab from Stepanovich finds it's way through Smith's defenses.
Stepanovich lands with a straight right. Smith didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Smith is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Stepanovich is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stepanovich looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Smith puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T1#
Smith lands strikes from half guard.
Stepanovich has hold of Smith's hands but Smith slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Smith is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Stepanovich looking for submissions off his back.
Smith is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
James Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stepanovich slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Stepanovich can't keep his opponent in guard - Smith advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Smith looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
Ground and pound from Smith.
Smith is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Smith lands a nice short elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Smith lands a nice short elbow.
Smith lands strikes from half guard.
Stepanovich is not content to let Smith control the position.#SUB#
Stepanovich looking for submissions off his back.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Smith lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Stepanovich actively working from the bottom here.
Smith lands with a punch from half guard. #T3#
Smith lands strikes from half guard.
Stepanovich is not content to let Smith control the position.
Smith is nestled in close to Stepanovich, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Oh Stepanovich is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Stepanovich is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Smith scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nevzorov Stepanovich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Stepanovich quite badly. Stepanovich pulls Smith in close trying to recover. Smith postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Stepanovich on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Stepanovich doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Smith!
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Event:
The Island Season 9, 155 lbs, Round 2
Date: May 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Wills misses with a straight right.
Stepanovich changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Stepanovich bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The fighters circling - Wills throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wills moves away from the strike by Stepanovich.
Wills has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Yaw-Yan Ardigma in the buildup to the fight.
Stepanovich shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wills pinned against the cage. Wills gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Donk. Stepanovich catches Wills right on the button with a cross.
Stepanovich throws a lazy right hand but Wills sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stepanovich has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wills throws a jab but it's blocked by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich looks to land a left hand but Wills moved out of range nicely.#TD2#
Stepanovich shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wills's guard.
Wills has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Stepanovich has passed into side control.
#SUB2#
Stepanovich thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1#
Wills wants to control but Stepanovich postures up.
Wills tries to improve position but can't.
Wills knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stepanovich on the ground.#SUB2#
Stepanovich goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Wills rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Stepanovich's guard! Nice work there by Wills! #SUB2#
Stepanovich looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stepanovich tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Stepanovich working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wills. #SUB2#
Wills is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Stepanovich has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Wills is looking to defend but Stepanovich has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Wills! Stepanovich pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Wills taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Nevzorov Stepanovich!
Nevzorov Stepanovich was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
The Island Season 9, 155 lbs, Round 1
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Stepanovich throws a jab but it's blocked by Knives.
Knives avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Knives misses.
Stepanovich drops down looking for a counter takedown but Knives sprawls and moves away.
No luck for Stepanovich with that takedown attempt.
A jab from Stepanovich misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Knives misses.
Stepanovich has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Temp Spar Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Knives darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stepanovich misses with a hook.
Knives misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich shoots in and drives through. Knives sprawls well.
Knives swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Knives misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stepanovich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stepanovich moves out of range as Knives strikes.
Stepanovich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stepanovich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knives.
Knives misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Knives looks to throw the jab but Stepanovich is out of range.
Stepanovich throws out a loose jab but Knives uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stepanovich is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Knives's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Stepanovich misses the jab.
Knives fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stepanovich on the side of the head.
Denzel Knives is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stepanovich ducks under a wild hook from Knives.
Stepanovich throws a good cross that connects.
Stepanovich with a lazy takedown attempt
and Knives counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nevzorov Stepanovich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knives walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Stepanovich throws out a loose jab but Knives uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knives throws out a counter right but Stepanovich avoids it with no problem.
Stepanovich shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Knives pinned against the cage. Knives gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Stepanovich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knives throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2#
Nice shot by Knives.#CUT2#
It looks like Nevzorov Stepanovich has been cut.
Knives is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich drops down looking for a counter takedown but Knives sprawls and moves away.
Knives keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stepanovich.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stepanovich throws a shot from downtown. Knives moves away and avoids it.
Stepanovich misses with an uppercut. Knives saw that one coming.
Knives swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knives lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stepanovich at a distance.
Stepanovich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Knives was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stepanovich misses with a straight left.
Knives tests Stepanovich's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Knives misses with an uppercut.
Stepanovich is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#TD#
Stepanovich closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Knives quickly recovers to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Knives can do anything to dispel that myth.
Stepanovich looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Knives is looking for a sweep. Stepanovich is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Stepanovich wants to free his trapped foot but Knives is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Knives trying to control but Stepanovich postures up.
Stepanovich trying to control the action but Knives is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Stepanovich is looking for a kimura but Knives is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stepanovich to get the leverage.
We've been informed that Knives has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Knives wants to control but Stepanovich is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
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.
Knives slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Stepanovich wants to control from the top but Knives keeps moving.
Knives looking for a sweep. Not yet Knives, not yet.
Stepanovich postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stepanovich trying to control but Knives is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Knives throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stepanovich sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Stepanovich.
A shot to the liver by Knives. Beautiful body shot.
Stepanovich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Knives misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denzel Knives dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nevzorov Stepanovich's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Stepanovich tries for a takedown but Knives circles away easily
and Knives counters with a straight right hand.
Stepanovich misses with a right hand
and Knives counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Stepanovich misses with a looping right.
Stepanovich misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Knives swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knives takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Knives lands a glancing blow to the side of Stepanovich's head.#TD#
Stepanovich shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Knives napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Knives can't do much from the bottom here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Stepanovich tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Stepanovich has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
Knives is looking for a sweep.
Stepanovich wants to control but Knives is keeping him busy.
Knives keeps Stepanovich under control for a moment.#SUB#
Stepanovich has hold of Knives's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Knives tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Stepanovich cranks the arm and Knives screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Knives, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Nevzorov Stepanovich!
Nevzorov Stepanovich spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
SPARTA 43
Date: Apr 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Stepanovich avoids the body shot from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Stepanovich counters with a takedown into side control.
Yamamoto has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Yamamoto is trying to get back to half guard.
Stepanovich wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yamamoto keeps working.
Yamamoto is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Stepanovich thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Yamamoto tries to bench press Stepanovich off him but Stepanovich keeps the position. #T1#
Yamamoto is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Stepanovich's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Yamamoto is defending against the submission attempts here by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Temp Spar Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Stepanovich is trying to work for a kimura but Yamamoto is defending well.
#SUB2#
Stepanovich is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#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.
Yamamoto tries to get to full guard but Stepanovich has control of the leg. #SUB#
Yamamoto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Yamamoto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stepanovich pulls his head out easily.
Stepanovich is trying to control. Yamamoto wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Stepanovich is looking for a kimura here.
Yamamoto is refusing to be controlled, as Stepanovich sits in half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Stepanovich is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Stepanovich looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Stepanovich wants to work for an arm triangle but Yamamoto is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Yamamoto is refusing to be controlled, as Stepanovich sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Yamamoto misses with a wild body shot.
Yamamoto misses the shot to the body.
Stepanovich tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Stepanovich shoots in and drives through. Yamamoto sprawls well.
Stepanovich tries for a takedown but Yamamoto sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stepanovich looks to land a left hand but Yamamoto moved out of range nicely.
Stepanovich jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
Yamamoto scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Stepanovich looking for a kimura from the bottom but Yamamoto passes into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stepanovich wants to control but Yamamoto postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nevzorov Stepanovich 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.
#R2#
Stepanovich doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and Yamamoto counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB#
Yamamoto drops back, looking for a kneebar! Stepanovich looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Stepanovich looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Stepanovich! #REVB#
Stepanovich has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Yamamoto!
Yamamoto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamamoto is working hard here to advance position.
Stepanovich can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Yamamoto is looking to escape. #T1##SUB2#
Stepanovich is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Yamamoto has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Stepanovich goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Yamamoto is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yamamoto passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Stepanovich is trying to improve his position.#T2##SUB#
Yamamoto wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stepanovich, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Yamamoto goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Stepanovich has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Yamamoto but great work by Stepanovich.
Yamamoto is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Stepanovich tries for a kimura but Yamamoto is defending well.
Yamamoto is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Yamamoto works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3##SUB#
Yamamoto has his foot on Stepanovich's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stepanovich works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Stepanovich got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yamamoto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stepanovich has managed to get both his arms back between Yamamoto's legs - danger averted.
Yamamoto keeping moving, preventing Stepanovich from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Yamamoto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stepanovich can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Stepanovich got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yamamoto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stepanovich has managed to get both his arms back between Yamamoto's legs - danger averted.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stepanovich stands and throws Yamamoto's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Yamamoto is trying to improve his position.
Stepanovich trying to control the position but Yamamoto is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Stepanovich tries for a kimura but Yamamoto is defending well.
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 Norifumi Yamamoto will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Stepanovich throws a jab but it's blocked by Yamamoto.
A telegraphed right hand from Stepanovich misses the target.
Yamamoto looks to score with a jab to the body but Stepanovich is just out of range.
Stepanovich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yamamoto.
Yamamoto feinted with a counter takedown.
Stepanovich blocks a jab.#TD#
Yamamoto scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Stepanovich tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Yamamoto wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Yamamoto tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Norifumi Yamamoto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Yamamoto tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Yamamoto has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1##SUB#
Yamamoto is trying to get an arm triangle but Stepanovich is defending well.
Stepanovich is looking for a sweep.
Stepanovich is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stepanovich wants to control but Yamamoto postures up.#SUB#
Yamamoto looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Yamamoto wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stepanovich, who protects the arm well.
Stepanovich can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Stepanovich tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stepanovich is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Yamamoto's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Stepanovich is pressing down on Yamamoto's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Yamamoto 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.
Yamamoto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Yamamoto misses with a looping left.
A big right from Yamamoto misses.
Stepanovich throws a big shot that misses.
Yamamoto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stepanovich.#TD#
Yamamoto gets a double leg takedown into Stepanovich's guard.
Stepanovich tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Yamamoto drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Stepanovich manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Yamamoto has Stepanovich in his guard.#REVB##SUB2#
Stepanovich drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Yamamoto manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Stepanovich has Yamamoto in his guard.#REVR#
And that's the end of the fight!
Norifumi Yamamoto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Yamamoto 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Norifumi Yamamoto!
Our winner, Norifumi Yamamoto, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
SPARTA 38
Date: Apr 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Stepanovich throws a shot from downtown. Luna moves away and avoids it.
Stepanovich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Luna appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Luna misses with a looping right.
Jab by Stepanovich.
Luna is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stepanovich.
Luna connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stepanovich momentarily.
Luna definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Luna lands with a nice body punch.
Luna misses with a body punch
#TD2#
and Stepanovich counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Luna is controlling Stepanovich's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Luna on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Luna tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Stepanovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Luna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stepanovich being controlled here momentarily.
Stepanovich pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Luna is keeping the position for now.
Stepanovich wants to control from the top but Luna keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Luna pulls Stepanovich in to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Luna clinches. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Luna throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stepanovichs head.
Luna blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stepanovich wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Luna keeps control of Stepanovich as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Luna is leaning against Stepanovich and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stepanovich tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Luna smiles and moves away.
Stepanovich throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Luna counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Luna has managed to clinch.
A short right from Luna on the inside.
Stepanovich tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Luna just stands there and leans against the cage.
Luna lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Luna blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Luna.
A shot in the inside from Luna. #T3#
Stepanovich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Luna.
A nice right hand lands inside from Luna.
Luna lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stepanovich backwards.
Luna gets through Stepanovich's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Luna lands a hook that snaps the head of Stepanovich backwards.
Luna blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Luna creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Luna lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stepanovich misses with a punch on the inside.
Luna lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stepanovich or not.
Luna lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stepanovich swings wildly with an uppercut but Luna uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luna digs a right hand into Stepanovich's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stepanovich's gas tank. #T4#
Luna lands a body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Stepanovich fails to land.
Luna pushes Stepanovich back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Luna.
A short right from Luna on the inside.
Luna lands with a light punch inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Luna.
Luna works on Stepanovich's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Luna.
A right handed body shot lands from Luna.
Luna works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stepanovich is trying to break free.
Luna scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Luna dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Luna has taken the fight to the clinch.
Luna cracks Stepanovich with a nice body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Luna.
A head punch on the inside from Stepanovich fails to land.
Stepanovich misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Luna.
Luna lands a body punch.
Luna lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stepanovich or not.
Luna blocking some punches.
Luna is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stepanovich can do to turn this around?
Luna blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luna blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Luna lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Luna - that landed with a thud.
A nice left hand lands by Luna.
Luna softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Luna working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stepanovich tries to break the clinch but Luna is controlling the position.
Stepanovich misses with the head strike.
Luna pushes Stepanovich back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stepanovich is trying to pull guard but Luna has him pressed against the cage.
Luna scores with a shoulder strike.
Luna lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Juan Luna has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stepanovich tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Luna smiles and moves away.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short uppercut from Luna.
Luna lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Luna lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Luna - that landed with a thud.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stepanovich's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Luna creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Luna lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Luna lands a shoulder strike.
Luna throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Luna has Stepanovich pressed against the cage, preventing Stepanovich from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stepanovich misses with the head strike.
Luna lands a shoulder strike.
Luna softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stepanovich's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Luna lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Luna. #T3#
Stepanovich misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Luna.
Luna scores with a shot to the side of Stepanovich's head.
Luna lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stepanovich backwards.
Luna lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Luna.
Luna lands a shot to the body.
Luna blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Luna.
Luna lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stepanovich backwards.
Stepanovich wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Luna pushes Stepanovich back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Luna lands a shot to the body.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A hook to the body from Luna.
Luna lands a nice uppercut.
Luna presses Stepanovich against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Luna lands with a left to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Luna.
Luna lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stepanovich jumps guard but Luna stands there with Stepanovich around his waist. Stepanovich gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Juan Luna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nevzorov Stepanovich.
Stepanovich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stepanovich misses with the head strike.
Luna softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Luna pushes Stepanovich back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Luna scores with a shot to the side of Stepanovich's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luna digs a right hand into Stepanovich's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stepanovich's gas tank.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Luna dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Stepanovich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Luna.
Stepanovich tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Stepanovich closes the distance and clinches up with Luna, looking for a takedown. Stepanovich pushes Luna against the cage but Luna circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Luna misses.
Donk. Luna catches Stepanovich right on the button with a cross.
Stepanovich darts in looking for a takedown but Luna gets double underhooks and turns Stepanovich into the cage. #KD#
Luna lands a big uppercut and Stepanovich crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Stepanovich looks OK. Luna waves Stepanovich back to his feet!#ROC#
Stepanovich is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Luna comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stepanovich is still on wobbly legs! Can Luna finish him?
Luna digs a good body shot into Stepanovich's ribs.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short body shot lands from Luna as the two fighters clinch.
Luna lands a nice uppercut.
Luna softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Luna.
Luna lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Luna creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Stepanovich's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Stepanovich drops to his knees and Luna pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juan Luna!
Juan Luna retains his lightweight title!
Juan Luna thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
SPARTA 33
Date: Mar 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Stepanovich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stepanovich moves away.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Stepanovich drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stepanovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Gracie isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Stepanovich stacks Gracie on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Stepanovich!
Gracie prevents Stepanovich from moving into mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Stepanovich is keen to just control but Gracie is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Stepanovich is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
#T1##SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a triangle here but Stepanovich uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Gracie manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gracie has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2#
Stepanovich is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gracie sees it coming and defends easily.
Stepanovich is just content to waste time from the top position. Gracie takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T2#
Gracie lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Stepanovich has his foot on Gracie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracie works his way back into a safe position though.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Stepanovich is keeping the position.
Stepanovich has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Temp Spar Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Stepanovich tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Stepanovich looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gracie passes into half guard.
Stepanovich is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.#T3##SUB#
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Stepanovich sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Gracie looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Stepanovich wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Stepanovich manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Stepanovich throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nevzorov Stepanovich will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A big right from Stepanovich misses.
Stepanovich misses with a takedown attempt - Gracie sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gracie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Stepanovich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gracie misses with a hook.
Stepanovich misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gracie. Stepanovich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stepanovich feints the counter takedown.
A big right from Stepanovich misses.
Gracie throws a body punch but Stepanovich moves out of range.
Gracie missing with a left hand there. Stepanovich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stepanovich misses with a takedown attempt - Gracie sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A swing and a miss from Stepanovich.
Gracie just misses with a punch to the body.
Stepanovich ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
Stepanovich tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1#
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stepanovich as he jumps to the side.
Gracie slips under a jab from Stepanovich.#TD2#
Stepanovich drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gracie is trying to improve his position.
Gracie manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Stepanovich is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gracie defends it well. #SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Stepanovich is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gracie defends it well.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Stepanovich is controlling well.
Stepanovich is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gracie gets full guard.#SUB#
Gracie has his foot on Stepanovich's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stepanovich works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Stepanovich wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Stepanovich preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Stepanovich got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stepanovich has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Stepanovich avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stepanovich wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Stepanovich pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Stepanovich pushes his legs off easily.
Stepanovich wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gracie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich looks to land a right hand but Gracie moved out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Stepanovich looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nevzorov Stepanovich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Stepanovich looks to land a left hand but Gracie moved out of range nicely.
Gracie darts in looking for a takedown but Stepanovich gets double underhooks and turns Gracie into the cage.
And Stepanovich tries to counter it with a takedown but Gracie pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Stepanovich throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it.
Stepanovich looks to land a left hand but Gracie moved out of range nicely.#TD#
Gracie closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Stepanovich to the mat! Stepanovich manages to get full guard.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Stepanovich is keeping the position.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Stepanovich looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gracie passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
#T1##SUB#
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gracie is thwarting Stepanovich's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Stepanovich wants to get back to full guard.
Gracie uses his free foot to push down on Stepanovich's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Stepanovich. #SUB#
Gracie has hold of Stepanovich's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Stepanovich manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Gracie avoids the attempt from Stepanovich to control.
Royler Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3##SUB#
Gracie jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Stepanovich manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Gracie moves into full mount!
Stepanovich bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB#
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stepanovich doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stepanovich manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Royler Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nevzorov Stepanovich is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Stepanovich passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Stepanovich is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gracie sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stepanovich pulls his head out easily.
Stepanovich is trying to control. Gracie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stepanovich seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that's the end of the fight!
Royler Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stepanovich 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nevzorov Stepanovich!
After the fight, Nevzorov Stepanovich 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:
SPARTA 25
Date: Mar 08, 2019 |
#R1#
Stepanovich circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yodachai tries to clinch but Stepanovich moves away #TD#
and Stepanovich counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Stepanovich showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Stepanovich passes Yodachai's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Stepanovich is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Stepanovich is working for a kimura but Yodachai is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yodachai is looking to improve his position.
#T1##SUB#
Stepanovich is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Yodachai slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Stepanovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Yodachai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stepanovich has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Stepanovich is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#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.
Stepanovich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yodachai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stepanovich trying to control but Yodachai is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Stepanovich drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Yodachai manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Stepanovich has Yodachai in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Stepanovich has an active guard here but Yodachai has managed to pass into half guard.
#T3#
Stepanovich works his way to full guard. Good work.
Stepanovich keeping moving, preventing Yodachai from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Stepanovich escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yodachai gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Yodachai drops back looking for a leg! Stepanovich is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stepanovich manages to kick Yodachai off! Yodachai jumps back into Stepanovich's guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stepanovich working a defensive guard here.
Yodachai looking to sit in guard and control but Stepanovich gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Yodachai looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stepanovich controlling from the top position.
Stepanovich trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Yodachai manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nevzorov Stepanovich dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Stepanovich looks to land a left hand but Yodachai moved out of range nicely.
Nevzorov Stepanovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stepanovich darts in looking for a takedown but Yodachai gets double underhooks and turns Stepanovich into the cage. #TD#
Stepanovich feints and as Yodachai raises his hands in defense, Stepanovich changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stepanovich trying to control but Yodachai is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Stepanovich postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Yodachai is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Stepanovich, into his guard. #REVB#
Yodachai trying to control but Stepanovich is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yodachai passes into half guard. #T1##SUB#
Stepanovich looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Stepanovich is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yodachai pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Stepanovich manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Stepanovich working a defensive guard here.
Yodachai trying to control but Stepanovich is working from the bottom. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Stepanovich has his foot on Yodachai's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yodachai works his way back into a safe position though.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Stepanovich holds on and takes a little breather.
Yodachai trying to control but Stepanovich is working from the bottom.
Stepanovich can't keep his opponent in guard - Yodachai advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Stepanovich trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Stepanovich tries to lock up and control but Yodachai gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Yodachai can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stepanovich is looking to escape.
Stepanovich tries to hold on but Yodachai pushes him away.
Stepanovich is desperately trying to improve his position but Yodachai has a good base and remains in mount.
Stepanovich holds on, trying desperately to control.
Yodachai looking to control but Stepanovich is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Stepanovich is desperately trying to improve his position but Yodachai has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stepanovich gets back to half guard.
Yodachai is trying to control the action in half guard but Stepanovich is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stepanovich is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Stepanovich looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Stepanovich is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yodachai pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yodachai is keen to just control but Stepanovich is a slippery customer.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Stepanovich is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yodachai pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kyo Yodachai will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Yodachai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yodachai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stepanovich.
Yodachai tries to clinch but Stepanovich moves out of range. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Yodachai enables Stepanovich to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Yodachai manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Yodachai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yodachai wants to improve his position but instead Stepanovich has moved into half guard.
Yodachai makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Yodachai.
Yodachai has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Temp Spar Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stepanovich wants to pass the guard but Yodachai is keeping the position.#T1##SUB#
Stepanovich drops back, looking for a kneebar! Yodachai looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Yodachai looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Yodachai! #REVB#
Stepanovich tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Yodachai presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Stepanovich tries to hold on but Yodachai pushes him away.
Stepanovich is squirming around, avoiding Yodachai's attempts to control the action. #T2#
Stepanovich bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Stepanovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Yodachai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yodachai being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Stepanovich drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Yodachai manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Stepanovich has Yodachai in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Stepanovich has his foot on Yodachai's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yodachai works his way back into a safe position though.#T3##SUB#
Stepanovich is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yodachai is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Yodachai avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stepanovich seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Yodachai is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Stepanovich looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Yodachai passes into half guard.
Nevzorov Stepanovich overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stepanovich has his hands clasped together around Yodachai's back. He's all about the action.
Yodachai takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Stepanovich is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yodachai pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Stepanovich looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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 Nevzorov Stepanovich.
Well Stepanovich 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 30:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nevzorov Stepanovich!
In his post fight interview, Nevzorov Stepanovich started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
SPARTA 22
Date: Mar 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Stepanovich rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Abellan counter with a right hand.
Stepanovich dives in and grabs Abellan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Abellan pushes down on Stepanovich's head and hops out.
Abellan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#TD2#
Stepanovich throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Abellan tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Stepanovich is in Abellan's guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Abellan's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Abellan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Stepanovich looking to pass the guard.
Abellan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stepanovich on the ground.
Stepanovich passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Stepanovich wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Abellan, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Stepanovich wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Abellan, who protects the arm well.
Abellan wants to control but Stepanovich postures up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Stepanovich goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Abellan has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Stepanovich but great work by Abellan.#T1#
Stepanovich tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Abellan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Abellan wants to control but Stepanovich is keeping him busy.
Stepanovich is looking to regain half guard here but Abellan keeps moving and retains side control.
Abellan taking a breather here.
Stepanovich manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Stepanovich is working for a submission of some sort.
Stepanovich tries to pass to full mount but Abellan defends it. #SUB2#
Stepanovich is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Stepanovich is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
Abellan is holding on to half guard well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stepanovich wants to pass the guard but Abellan is defending well. #SUB2#
Stepanovich is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Abellan sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Stepanovich is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Stepanovich looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Stepanovich is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Abellan has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Stepanovich passes to full mount! #SUB2#
Stepanovich goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Abellan is on top in guard.
#SUB2#
Stepanovich looking for a guillotine here but Abellan defends easily.
#SUB2#
Stepanovich is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Stepanovich escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Abellan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
Abellan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Abellan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Stepanovich has his foot on Abellan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Abellan works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Stepanovich is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Abellan frees his head nicely. Oh but Stepanovich has switched to an armbar! Abellan is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Nevzorov Stepanovich!
In his post fight interview, Nevzorov Stepanovich started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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