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Event:
KING OF THE CAGE #2
Date: Jun 14, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Gomes scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Stevens is trying to get back to full guard.
Gomes is looking to advance position but Stevens won't allow it.
Gomes passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Stevens !
Stevens is controlling an arm, preventing Gomes from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Stevens is desperately trying to improve his position but Gomes has a good base and remains in mount.
Stevens is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gomes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gomes moves to back control. #SUB#
Gomes has got one arm under Stevens 's chin. This could be trouble... Stevens trying to control the other hand but Gomes gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Stevens has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). David Gomes!
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Event:
KING OF THE CAGE #1
Date: Jun 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for De La Werido . That snapped Stevens 's head back.
De La Werido connects with a body shot.
A left and a right from Stevens both land. Nice combination.
De La Werido fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stevens misses with the combination.
De La Werido appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL#
De La Werido closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Stevens turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU2#
Stevens decides to stand back up. Stevens steps back and let's De La Werido get back to his feet.#CL#
De La Werido darts in and clinches Stevens up against the cage.
De La Werido misses with a knee strike.
De La Werido can't break the clinch.
#BC2#
Stevens 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Stevens gets a clinch.
Stevens stalling.
#T1#
De La Werido is trying to maintain a safe position but Stevens gets an underhook and turns De La Werido into the cage.#BC2#
Stevens breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
De La Werido tries for a takedown but Stevens circles away easily#CL2#
and Stevens counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
De La Werido tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stevens smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Stevens has De La Werido up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Stevens gets control of De La Werido 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Stevens will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Stevens trying to strike off his back.
#SUB2#
Stevens is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. De La Werido is aware though and is defending well.
Our spies down at at Special Ops Training inform us that Stevens has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Stevens keeping moving, preventing De La Werido from controlling successfully. #SU#
De La Werido decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T2##CL2#
Stevens rushes De La Werido and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
De La Werido wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oscar De La Werido . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stevens lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC2#
Stevens 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Stevens has closed the distance and engaged De La Werido in a clinch.
#BC2#
Stevens breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Stevens clinches.
Stevens is pushing De La Werido up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stevens lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3##BC2#
Stevens escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
De La Werido shoots and misses
and Stevens counters with a good, hard body kick but De La Werido shrugs it off.
Stevens throws a combination but it was largely blocked by De La Werido .
De La Werido swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL#
De La Werido closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Stevens pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lewis Stevens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Stevens is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in De La Werido 's half guard.
De La Werido pushes Stevens off looking to stand but Stevens dives back in and keeps control.
Stevens is looking to stall here but De La Werido recovers full guard. #SU2#
Stevens stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL2#
Stevens moves into range and clinches up with De La Werido .#T4#
Stevens scores with a shot to the side of De La Werido 's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Stevens works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Stevens must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Stevens connects with a couple of short punches.
Stevens throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stevens stopping the sweep attempt from De La Werido .
De La Werido keeping moving, preventing Stevens from controlling successfully.
Stevens sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
De La Werido has his foot on Stevens 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stevens works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lewis Stevens dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Stevens moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Stevens breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
De La Werido moves into range and clinches up with Stevens .
De La Werido can't get the takedown.
De La Werido tries to pull guard but Stevens holds him up against the cage and eventually De La Werido drops back down to his feet.
#TD2#
Stevens gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, De La Werido regains guard.
#SU2#
De La Werido is working an open guard so Stevens takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Stevens swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
De La Werido closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Stevens pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Stevens darts in and clinches De La Werido up against the cage.
Stevens with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stevens unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T1#
De La Werido tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oscar De La Werido . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stevens lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC2#
Stevens pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stevens throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2#
Stevens drives through and clinches with De La Werido against the cage.
Stevens is stalling here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Stevens obliges.
Stalling in the clinch from Stevens .
Stevens is pushing De La Werido up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #TD2#
Stevens gets a trip takedown into half guard.#ES#
De La Werido pushes Stevens off and gets back to his feet.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De La Werido shoots in for a double leg but Stevens sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Stevens gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Stevens decides to pull guard.
De La Werido wants to pass the guard but Stevens is keeping the position.
Lewis Stevens has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Stevens is looking for a triangle here but De La Werido uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Stevens is looking for a sweep.
De La Werido trying to control the action but Stevens is working from the bottom.
Stevens is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on De La Werido 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T3#
Stevens is pressing down on De La Werido 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Stevens avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
De La Werido wants to control from the top but Stevens keeps moving. #SU#
De La Werido stands and steps away. Stevens gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2#
Stevens moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Stevens jumps guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De La Werido wants to pass the guard but Stevens is keeping the position.#T4##SUB2#
De La Werido got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stevens has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, De La Werido has managed to get both his arms back between Stevens 's legs - danger averted.
De La Werido trying to control the position from guard on top but Stevens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Stevens had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. De La Werido defends it easily.#SUB2#
Stevens working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. De La Werido doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. De La Werido manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Stevens looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! De La Werido has picked Stevens up and slammed him! Stevens can't keep hold of the triangle and De La Werido manages to pass to side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lewis Stevens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL#
De La Werido clinches. #TD2#
Stevens manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
Stevens isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. De La Werido stacks Stevens 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 De La Werido !
De La Werido trying to control the position but Stevens is working away.
De La Werido throwing strikes but Stevens manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevens working away.
Stevens has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
De La Werido being controlled for a moment. #SU2#
Stevens stands up and beckons De La Werido to his feet. #T1##CL2#
Stevens clinches up with De La Werido and pushes him back against the cage.
Stevens stalling against the cage.
#BC2#
Stevens breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Stevens has De La Werido up against the cage in a clinch.
De La Werido is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Stevens to keep the fight standing.
Stevens lands a knee to the head.
De La Werido is trying to break the clinch but Stevens is controlling him.#T2##TD2#
Stevens has hold of one of De La Werido 's legs. De La Werido is fighting the takedown attempt but Stevens gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SU2#
Stevens gets to his feet. De La Werido looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
De La Werido shoots in but Stevens avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lewis Stevens seems to be getting the better of the standup.
De La Werido blocks a head kick by Stevens .
#CL2#
De La Werido gets tackled into the cage by Stevens . Stevens maintains the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Stevens .
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Stevens gets control of De La Werido 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Stevens will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Stevens is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Stevens is looking for a triangle but De La Werido pushes his legs off easily.
#T3##SUB2#
Stevens escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. De La Werido gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
De La Werido throws an elbow that misses. Stevens uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in De La Werido 's guard. Nice move by Stevens !#REVB##ES#
De La Werido has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Stevens off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #CL2#
Stevens clinches with his opponent.
Stevens prevents De La Werido from breaking the clinch.
Stevens is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oscar De La Werido . That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Stevens is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A frustrated look appears on De La Werido 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
De La Werido is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Stevens pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Stevens has managed to clinch.
Stevens gets underhooks to prevent De La Werido 's takedown attempt.
Stevens softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD2#
Stevens jumps guard.
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!
Stevens keeping moving, preventing De La Werido from controlling successfully.
De La Werido looking to sit in guard and control but Stevens gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Oscar De La Werido has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lewis Stevens is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stevens trying to control the position from guard on top but De La Werido is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lewis Stevens comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stevens 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lewis Stevens !
Lewis Stevens gave a mention to Shade Tree Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Stevens moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Stevens avoids the head kick by Crawford.
#CL2#
Crawford clinches with his opponent.
Stevens leaning his opponent against the cage.
Stevens lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crawford blocks a body shot from Stevens .
Stevens tries to land knees in the clinch but Crawford avoids the damage to the body. #TD#
Stevens pulls guard successfully.
Crawford throws an elbow that misses. Stevens uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Crawford's guard. Nice move by Stevens !#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevens with a flurry of punches that miss.
Crawford looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stevens wants to control from the top but Crawford keeps moving. #T1#
Stevens is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Crawford is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Crawford working for a triangle but Stevens defends it easily.
Stevens lands a couple of digs.
Stevens trying to control but Crawford is working from the bottom. #SU#
Crawford is working an open guard so Stevens takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stevens doesn't manage to clinch there - Crawford circles away.
Crawford keeps the fight on the outside.
Crawford looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stevens is fending him off so far but Crawford persists. Nope, Stevens circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Stevens shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Crawford keeping moving, preventing Stevens from controlling successfully.
Stevens not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Stevens would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Stevens trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Crawford working for a triangle but Stevens defends it easily.
#T3#
Crawford wants to sweep here but Stevens controlling him for the moment. #SU#
Stevens stands and steps away. Crawford gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2#
Crawford instigates a clinch.
Crawford is trying to break the clinch but Stevens has him pressed against the cage.
Stevens changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Crawford fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Stevens tries to clinch up but Crawford circles away and keeps his distance.
Stevens blocks a head kick by Crawford.
Crawford circles away from the clinch attempt.
And Crawford tries to counter it with a takedown but Stevens pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T4#
Crawford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stevens tries to close the distance and clinch up but Crawford swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Stevens forces Crawford back against the cage and clinches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Crawford is trying to break free.
Crawford goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stevens prevents it.
Stevens is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lewis Stevens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bo Crawford.
Crawford 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. Crawford gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Crawford looks winded!
Stevens looks to clinch
letting Crawford counter with a right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Stevens closes the distance and clinches.
Stevens misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Crawford.
Crawford stalls.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lewis Stevens dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Stevens wants to clinch.
Crawford swats away the attempt to clinch by Stevens .
Crawford tries a head kick but it misses.
Crawford swats away the attempt to clinch by Stevens .
Stevens tries to clinch up.
Lewis Stevens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crawford looks to land a combination but Stevens avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Crawford instigates a clinch.
Stevens has Crawford pushed against the cage.
Stevens pushes off an throws an elbow but Crawford leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC#
Stevens breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Crawford looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stevens tries to clinch up.
Crawford shoots in looking for a takedown. Stevens tries to sprawl out of it but Crawford keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stevens manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Crawford fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lewis Stevens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bo Crawford.
A head kick misses from Crawford.
Crawford is breathing heavily.
Stevens tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Crawford manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Crawford shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stevens as he jumps to the side.
Stevens tries to clinch up but Crawford circles away and keeps his distance.
Stevens wants to clinch.#T2#
Crawford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stevens manages to avoid it.
Stevens tries a head kick but it misses.
Stevens lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Crawford keeps the fight on the outside.
Stevens tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Stevens tries to keep at a distance but Crawford has taken the fight into the clinch.
A knee to the head by Stevens .
#CUT#
It looks like Bo Crawford has been cut.
Stevens struggles to land a body shot inside as Crawford controls his hands.
Crawford letting Stevens take a breather here.
Stevens is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Crawford to keep the fight standing.#T3##TD2#
Crawford pulls guard.
Stevens trying to control the position from guard on top but Crawford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU#
Stevens stands and steps away. Crawford gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Bo Crawford seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stevens tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Crawford paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Crawford shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Crawford swats away the attempt to clinch by Stevens .
Horrible takedown attempt by Crawford or perhaps it was just good defense by Stevens , which made it look bad.
Stevens tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Crawford paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stevens tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Crawford manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Stevens tries a head kick but it misses.
Stevens is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stevens tries to close the distance and clinch up but Crawford swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No joy there for Stevens , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stevens looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Crawford fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Stevens rushes Crawford and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crawford wants to break free but Stevens has control.
Stevens jumps guard but Crawford turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
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 Lewis Stevens will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bo Crawford's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Stevens looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Crawford avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Crawford misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Stevens closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Stevens 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stevens blocks a head kick by Crawford.
Stevens throws a big counter combination but Crawford scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Crawford takes a head kick and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Stevens scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES2#
Crawford explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stevens tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Crawford pushes Stevens up against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Stevens misses with a punch on the inside.
Crawford can't get the takedown.
Crawford takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Stevens decides to pull guard.
Stevens wants to stand and escape but Crawford is having none of it.
Crawford is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Stevens working for a triangle but Crawford defends it easily.
Crawford loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2##SUB#
Stevens is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Crawford looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Stevens has his foot on Crawford's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Crawford works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Stevens working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Crawford has passed into half guard!
#T3##SU2#
Crawford stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Stevens to get to his feet.
Crawford shoots for a double leg takedown but Stevens sprawls well. He's pushed Crawford's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lewis Stevens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bo Crawford.
Crawford circles away from the clinch attempt.
Crawford throws a nice looking combination but Stevens bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stevens fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stevens wants to clinch up but Crawford keeps it at a distance.
Lewis Stevens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stevens tries to clinch up but Crawford circles away and keeps his distance.
Stevens tries to clinch up.#CL#
Stevens moves into the clinch successfully.
#T4##TD#
Stevens pulls Crawford into guard.
Crawford engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SU2#
Crawford decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Stevens , up you get!
Crawford is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stevens sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stevens is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Crawford.
Crawford keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Stevens has managed to clinch.
Crawford missing with knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crawford is trying to break the clinch but Stevens has him pressed against the cage. #TD#
Stevens pulls guard successfully.
Bo Crawford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lewis Stevens is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stevens wants to get back to his feet but Crawford is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
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 Lewis Stevens .
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stevens , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lewis Stevens !
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Lewis Stevens made sure he mentioned Shade Tree Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
STC 1 Initiation
Date: May 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Wells misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Stevens holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Wells looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stevens with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stevens pushes Wells back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Stevens .
Stevens tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC#
Stevens escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stevens defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wells.
Wells has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Stevens counters by clinching up.
Lewis Stevens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Wells.
Stevens effectively controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Stevens has Wells pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Stevens pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Wells tumbling to the mat - Stevens dives into Wells's guard.
Wells wants to get back to his feet but Stevens passes into half guard.
#T1##REVB#
Stevens is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Stevens stops Wells from getting back to his feet.
Wells won't allow Stevens to pass to mount.
Stevens throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stevens trying to control the action but Wells is working from the bottom.
Wells is looking to control Stevens 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wells avoid being mounted?#T2#
Stevens wants to control but Wells is keeping him busy.
Stevens wants to pass to mount but Wells is defending the position.
Wells is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SU#
Stevens decides to stand and escape the position.
Wells shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stevens as he avoids it easily.
Stevens throws a big counter combination but Wells scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Wells rushes Stevens and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Stevens escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Stevens moves into the clinch.#BC#
Stevens manages to break the clinch.
Wells with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Stevens counters by clinching up. #T3##TD#
Stevens has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Wells clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Wells showing good submission defense here.
Wells wants to get back to his feet.
Stevens trying to control momentarily.
Stevens has good solid back control here.
Stevens has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Wells looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Stevens controlling the position well here. Wells rolled but Stevens kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Stevens looking for the choke but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lewis Stevens dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Wells tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Stevens defends well and Wells ends up having to push Stevens into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL#
Wells gets tackled into the cage by Stevens . Stevens maintains the clinch.
Stevens lands a nice elbow. #TD#
Stevens jumps guard and drags Wells to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Stevens avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stevens is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wells can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Stevens is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wells defends well.
Stevens thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
We've been informed that Wells has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Stevens preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wells tries to free his leg and advance position but Stevens is retaining full guard.
Stevens throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#SUB#
Stevens working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wells doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wells manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wells throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Wells postures up and lands a big shot to Stevens 's brow.
Stevens preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Stevens has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wells can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Stevens is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Stevens has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wells can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wells wants to control from the top but Stevens keeps moving.
Wells missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wells in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters 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.#SUB#
Wells got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stevens has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wells has managed to get both his arms back between Stevens 's legs - danger averted.
Wells trying to control the position from guard on top but Stevens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Both fighters circling a little - Stevens finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Wells looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stevens is fending him off so far but Wells persists. Nope, Stevens circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Stevens moves into range and clinches up with Wells.
Wells being controlled against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Wells tries to break free but Stevens pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
Stevens effectively controlling the action here.
Wells is trying to push Stevens away but Stevens has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Stevens manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
Stevens gets a takedown into half guard.
Stevens is looking to advance position but Wells won't allow it.
Wells tries to get to full guard but Stevens has control of the leg.
Wells is staying active underneath Stevens , who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
Stevens is stalling here. Wells is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Stevens seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Wells has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Wells throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Stevens works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. #SUB#
Stevens looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stevens tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Wells thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stevens wants to get back to his feet.
#ES#
Stevens has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Wells is on him like a limpet, forcing Stevens back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lewis Stevens dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Wells is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stevens sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wells tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stevens sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wells somewhat.#CL#
Stevens takes the fight into the clinch.
Stevens landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#BC#
Stevens 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevens stuffs the takedown attempt from Wells. Wells gets slowly back to his feet.
Lewis Stevens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Wells.#CL#
Wells tries to keep at a distance but Stevens has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Stevens connects with a knee to the head.
Wells is trying to break the clinch but Stevens is controlling him.
Stevens avoiding damage.
Stevens throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stevens misses with a knee to the head.
Wells tries to pull guard but Stevens forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Stevens breaks the clinch.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stevens landing knees to the head.
Stevens tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wells avoids it.#T2#
The referee calls for Stevens to work.
#TD2#
Wells drags the fight down to the ground.
Wells keeping moving, preventing Stevens from controlling successfully.
Wells avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stevens won't allow Wells to sweep him here.
Stevens stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wells swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stevens passes Wells's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Stevens is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3#
Stevens thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wells regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Stevens .
Stevens stands up over Wells, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Stevens sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wells keeping moving, preventing Stevens from controlling successfully.
Stevens is looking to pass into half guard but Wells pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Wells is in guard.#REVB##T4#
Wells throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Stevens has his foot on Wells's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wells works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Stevens looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stevens working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wells.
Wells trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Stevens looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wells 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 avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lewis Stevens showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stevens 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lewis Stevens !
Lewis Stevens made sure to mention his sponsor, Shade Tree Nutrition in his post fight interview.
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