Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: HFC 75 - Nofud vs Lachance
Date: May 29, 2021

#R1#
Southanouvong throws a body punch but Stead moves out of range.
Stead ducks under a wild hook from Southanouvong.
Southanouvong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stead sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stead misses with a jab to the body
and Southanouvong counters with a left to the body.
Stead takes one to the side of the head.
Southanouvong looks to land a right hand but Stead moved out of range.
Southanouvong catches Stead with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT#It looks like Shane Stead has been cut.
Southanouvong throws a jab when Stead was well out of range.
Southanouvong misses with an uppercut. Stead saw that one coming.
Stead misses with an uppercut. Southanouvong saw that one coming.
Nice shot by Southanouvong.
Stead connects with a crisp jab.
Stead misses with a hook.
Stead misses with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Southanouvong lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Southanouvong missing with a left hand there. Stead was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Southanouvong throws a combination. Stead tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Southanouvong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stead.
Southanouvong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Stead was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Southanouvong cracks Stead with an open hand slap.
Southanouvong tries to clinch but Stead is having none of it.
Southanouvong works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stead connects with a single shot there.
Southanouvong has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stead finds it's way round the side to connect with Southanouvong's head.
Southanouvong throws a big shot that misses.
Stead looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice straight punches there by Southanouvong. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Southanouvong.#ROC#Stead is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stead throws a hook to the side of Southanouvong's head but Southanouvong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Southanouvong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stead avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
Southanouvong with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Southanouvong misses with a hook
and Stead makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Southanouvong throws a hook to the side of Stead's head but Stead sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stead takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Southanouvong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stead.
Southanouvong misses the jab.
Stead throws a leg kick
and Southanouvong counters with a stiff right hand.
Southanouvong scores with a jab.#CUT#That has opened up Shane Stead's cut even more.
Southanouvong jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stead is still on wobbly legs! Can Southanouvong finish him?
Southanouvong misses with a looping right.
Stead scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Southanouvong doesn't seem bothered though.
Stead seems to have recovered his senses.
Southanouvong misses with an uppercut.
Stead slips a straight right by Southanouvong.
A jab lands there for Southanouvong.#T3#
Stead connects with a crisp jab.
Chanthaphone Southanouvong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Southanouvong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stead.
Stead connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Southanouvong throws an overhand right that lands on Stead's shoulder, as Stead tries to avoid the shot.
Southanouvong throws a jab when Stead was well out of range.
Stead takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Southanouvong misses with a body shot
and Stead counters with a nice uppercut.
Southanouvong takes a jab right on the kisser.
A big left from Southanouvong misses.
Stead circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little jabbing left from Stead on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Southanouvong misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Stead counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stead misses with a hook.
Stead gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Southanouvong.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stead throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Southanouvong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Southanouvong looks to land a left hand but Stead moved out of range nicely.
Stead swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Southanouvong counters with a lovely straight right hand!#KD#
Southanouvong cracks Stead with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Southanouvong has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Stead to stand back up!#CUT#The cut above Shane Stead's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Southanouvong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stead throws out a counter right but Southanouvong avoids it with no problem.
Stead moves out of range as Southanouvong strikes.
Stead slips a jab from Southanouvong.
Southanouvong is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Southanouvong throws a jab when Stead was well out of range.
Stead misses with an uppercut
and Southanouvong counters with a nice uppercut.
Stead slips a straight right by Southanouvong.
The fighters circling - Southanouvong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Southanouvong lands with an overhand left.
Stead staying out of range there.
Southanouvong lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chanthaphone Southanouvong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shane Stead's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Stead lunges at Southanouvong with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Southanouvong's hand.
Southanouvong dips to his left and cracks Stead with an uppercut!
Southanouvong misses with a body shot.
Southanouvong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stead can do to turn this around?
Southanouvong on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A big left from Southanouvong misses.
A jab from Stead misses.
Stead avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stead paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Good standup being displayed there by Southanouvong as he connects with a hook.
Nice shot lands for Southanouvong.
Stead is aggressively charging in as Southanouvong backs up avoiding any damage. Southanouvong tosses out a jab and Stead runs right into it face first! Stead is out cold! Southanouvong dropped down on all fours and is barking in Stead's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chanthaphone Southanouvong!
An out of breath and clearly excited Chanthaphone Southanouvong thanked Core Combat for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: HFC 61 - Mendoza vs Slugs
Date: Feb 20, 2021

#R1#
Boxaaja staying out of range there.
Boxaaja swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boxaaja slips under a jab from Stead.
Boxaaja misses with a wild body shot.
Boxaaja ducks under a wild hook from Stead.#CL2#
Boxaaja gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Stead manages to break the clinch.
Stead looks to score with a jab to the body but Boxaaja is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boxaaja. Stead does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boxaaja lands a slapping body shot.
Stead keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boxaaja.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stead misses with a straight right.
Boxaaja throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stead. #CL2#
Boxaaja drives through and clinches with Stead against the cage. #TD#
Stead is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Boxaaja can't fight it off and eventually Stead manages to take the fight to the floor. Boxaaja looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in 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!
Boxaaja is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Boxaaja wants to sweep here but Stead controlling him for the moment.
Boxaaja pulls Stead in close to prevent any damage.
Stead tries to free his leg and advance position but Boxaaja is retaining full guard.
Stead is pushing down on Boxaaja's leg trying to pass to half guard. Boxaaja is fighting to maintain full guard but Stead has managed to sneak the leg through.
Stead is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Stead is trying to work for a kimura but Boxaaja is defending well. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Stead wants to free his trapped foot but Boxaaja is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Stead throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boxaaja wants to get back to full guard.
Boxaaja is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Stead is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Boxaaja doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stead.
Boxaaja desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T3#
Boxaaja is looking for a sweep. Stead is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Stead connects with a nice looking jab.
Stead looks to score with a jab to the body but Boxaaja is just out of range.
Stead looks to land a left hand but Boxaaja moved out of range nicely.
Boxaaja throws a jab when Stead was well out of range.
A punch combination from Stead misses.
Despite the aggression on Boxaaja's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Stead looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T4#
Boxaaja misses with a hook.
Boxaaja stuns Stead with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Boxaaja on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Paul Boxaaja is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boxaaja connects with a leg kick.
Stead circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boxaaja dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boxaaja is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Stead rather than just go for the knockout.
Stead slips under a jab from Boxaaja.
Stead throws a hook to the side of Boxaaja's head but Boxaaja sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boxaaja chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stead needs to keep his hands up - Boxaaja had a free shot at his head there.
Boxaaja misses with an uppercut. Stead saw that one coming.
Boxaaja thuds his right hand into Stead's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Boxaaja on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Boxaaja throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Paul Boxaaja will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Boxaaja misses with a hook.
Boxaaja bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Boxaaja lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stead staying out of range there.
Boxaaja rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stead moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Boxaaja throws a head kick but Stead moves out of range.
Boxaaja throws a shot from downtown. Stead moves away and avoids it.
Stead is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Boxaaja dodges the punch combination from Stead.
Boxaaja throws a body shot but no joy.
Boxaaja has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Paul Boxaaja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stead moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stead moves out of range of the body kick from Boxaaja.
Jab from Stead.
Boxaaja throws a front kick that sends Stead stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Stead misses with a shot to the body
and Boxaaja counters with a straight right hand.
Boxaaja tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stead throws a shot from downtown. Boxaaja moves away and avoids it.
Stead shoots in for a takedown but Boxaaja shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stead misses with an uppercut. Boxaaja saw that one coming.
Boxaaja swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stead lands a two punch combo.
Decent striking displayed by Stead there.
Stead walks into a stiff left hand from Boxaaja.
Boxaaja throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boxaaja is looking to land body kicks.
Boxaaja on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Boxaaja clinches up against the cage.
Stead lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Stead misses with a body punch.
Boxaaja is stalling here.
Boxaaja looking to slow down the pace here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stead throws an elbow but misses.
Stead blocks a body shot from Boxaaja. #BC2#
Boxaaja breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stead displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boxaaja throws out the jab.
A jab from Boxaaja misses.
Boxaaja misses with a straight right.
Stead is looking to counter punch.
Stead misses with a body shot.
Boxaaja slips a jab from Stead.
Boxaaja dips to his left and cracks Stead with an uppercut!
Stead ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Nice shot lands for Stead.
Boxaaja throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Boxaaja thuds a left hand into Stead's body.
Boxaaja throws a jab but it's blocked by Stead.
Stead throws a lazy right hand but Boxaaja sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stead sets himself, and Boxaaja steps forward looking for the clinch! Stead avoids it this time.
A big left from Boxaaja misses.
Stead on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stead throws an overhand right that lands on Boxaaja's shoulder, as Boxaaja tries to avoid the shot.
Boxaaja misses with a straight right.
Boxaaja misses with a double jab.
Boxaaja uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stead.
Stead takes one to the chin there.
Boxaaja looks to throw the jab but Stead is out of range. #T4#
Boxaaja uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stead.
Boxaaja misses with a wild combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stead takes one on the button.
Boxaaja fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL2#
Boxaaja rushes Stead and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stead blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boxaaja tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stead's elbow.
Boxaaja blocks an uppercut.
Boxaaja stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stead jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Boxaaja walks away with a smile on his face. Stead gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Stead displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boxaaja throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boxaaja. Stead does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Boxaaja showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL2#
Boxaaja closes the distance and pushes Stead back into the cage.
Stead holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Boxaaja prevents a body shot from Stead. #BC#
Stead breaks the clinch.
Stead misses with a leg kick
and Boxaaja cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stead misses with a straight right.
Boxaaja works Stead's body with a nice hook.
Boxaaja pivots, looking for a leg kick but Stead is out of range and Boxaaja settles back down.
Boxaaja lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stead swats away the attempt to clinch by Boxaaja.
Nice uppercut lands for Stead. That snapped Boxaaja's head back.
Boxaaja uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stead.
Boxaaja steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Stead.#T1#
Boxaaja is looking to land body kicks.
Stead swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stead's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Boxaaja connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stead scrambles back to his feet.
Boxaaja throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stead.
Stead ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Boxaaja misses with a double jab
and Stead counters with a straight right hand.
A swing and a miss from Boxaaja.
It looked like Stead was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Boxaaja.
Boxaaja misses with an uppercut. Stead saw that one coming.
Boxaaja tries to clinch there but Stead circles away.
Stead throws the left hand but Boxaaja avoids the punch easily.
Paul Boxaaja seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boxaaja throws a lazy right hand but Stead sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stead attempts a counter takedown but Boxaaja avoids it well and moves away.
Stead throws an overhand right that lands on Boxaaja's shoulder, as Boxaaja tries to avoid the shot.
Stead swings for the body but Boxaaja moves out of range.
Shane Stead has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Boxaaja throws a series of punches but Stead moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Stead misses its target.
Stead misses with a looping right.
Boxaaja pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stead attempts a counter takedown but Boxaaja avoids it well and moves away.
Stead swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boxaaja misses with a hook. Stead ducked under it nicely.
Stead misses with a looping left.
Boxaaja just misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boxaaja misses with a wild combination.
It looked like Stead wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boxaaja lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Boxaaja has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boxaaja misses with a hook. Stead ducked under it nicely.
Stead was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stead jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Boxaaja was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Stead misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boxaaja.
Boxaaja misses with a hook
and Stead makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stead shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Boxaaja as he avoids it easily.
Stead shoots and misses
and Boxaaja counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stead fails to land with a series of punches.
Boxaaja fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Paul Boxaaja is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL2#
Boxaaja instigates a clinch.
A hook to the body from Stead.
Stead lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stead tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boxaaja's elbow.
Boxaaja blocks a body shot from Stead. #T4#
Stead is trying to break the clinch but Boxaaja is controlling him.
Stead has Boxaaja pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Boxaaja manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Stead. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good body shot from Boxaaja.
Stead misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stead misses with some punches.
Boxaaja blocks an uppercut.
Boxaaja prevents a body shot from Stead.
Stead misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stead is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Boxaaja pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Stead is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Stead swings away with an uppercut that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Paul Boxaaja.
I've got Boxaaja winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Boxaaja!
Paul Boxaaja seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GDL 70: Legba VS River
Date: Dec 12, 2020

#R1#
Stead throws an off balance right hand
letting Blikstein counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Shane Stead has been cut.
Stead lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Blikstein at a distance.
Stead misses with a wild body shot.
A quick step to the side and Blikstein tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blikstein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stead.
The fighters circling - Stead throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stead scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stead avoids the body shot from Blikstein.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stead fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stead misses with a hook.
Stead walks into a left hand. #CL#
Blikstein rushes Stead and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Blikstein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stead blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Blikstein escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stead misses with an uppercut.
Blikstein blocks a jab.
Blikstein takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stead stuns Blikstein with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Blikstein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stead.
Stead misses with a hook.
It looked like Blikstein was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Stead waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blikstein.
Stead lands a really nice looking cross but Blikstein seems unphased. #T2#
Blikstein steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stead.
Blikstein is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Stead misses the jab.
Shane Stead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stead digs a good body shot into Blikstein's ribs.
Stead misses the body punch
and Blikstein connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blikstein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stead moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Stead lands with an uppercut that bounces Blikstein off the cage and back into range.
Stead lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stead bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Blikstein's head backwards.
Stead scores with a shot to the body. #T3#
Blikstein comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Blikstein takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Blikstein misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Stead does it's job there.
Stead misses with a wild body shot.
Stead thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stead on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stead.
A lazy left from Stead finds it's target.#CL#
Blikstein gets a clinch. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stead.
Blikstein holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Blikstein blocks a body shot from Stead.
Stead drops down looking for an ankle pick but Blikstein pulls his leg out and moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stead misses with a combination
and Stead takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blikstein uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stead.
Blikstein was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stead throws a lazy right hand but Blikstein sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A quick step to the side and Blikstein tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been told by Blikstein's head coaches at UnderGround BJJ & MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Stead with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Blikstein lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stead circles away quickly and effectively.
Blikstein changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Stead dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shane Stead's cut.
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#
Blikstein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stead manages to avoid it.
Blikstein misses with a body punch
and Stead counters with a straight right hand.
Blikstein ducks under a wild hook from Stead.
Stead lands with a nice body punch.
Blikstein is looking to wear down Stead with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A jab lands there for Stead.
Blikstein misses with a looping right.
Stead misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blikstein moves out of range as Stead strikes.
Stead takes a swing at Blikstein's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Blikstein on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Blikstein checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T1#
Stead misses with an uppercut.
Blikstein appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Blikstein misses with a double jab
and Stead counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Blikstein thinking.
Stead loads up on a big right hand but Blikstein slips the punch.
Stead jabs Blikstein right on the nose. Blikstein blinks but takes it well.
Stead throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Blikstein wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stead has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blikstein misses with the combination.
Stead feints a counter leg kick.
Stead throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Stead swings widly with a right hand
and Blikstein counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
A big left from Stead misses.
Shane Stead seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Some wild striking there from Blikstein.
Stead connects with the punch.
Stead takes a swing at Blikstein's ribcage but misses.
Stead rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blikstein counters with a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stead misses the shot to the body.
As Stead looks to move away, Blikstein throws a big counter combo but Stead just gets out of the way.
Stead swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
The crowd cheers as Stead lands an impressive looking overhand right. Blikstein doesn't seem phased though.
Stead walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Blikstein checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A shot to the body from Stead misses #TD#
and Blikstein counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Blikstein is looking to work some ground and pound but Stead has wrist control.
Stead trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Blikstein's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Blikstein working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stead wants to sweep here but Blikstein controlling him for the moment.
Stead is trying to control the position but Blikstein postures up.
Blikstein preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Stead had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Blikstein defends it easily.#T4#
Stead is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Blikstein loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stead controlling Blikstein's posture.
Blikstein is working Stead over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Blikstein stopping the sweep attempt from Stead.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blikstein accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stead is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stead is pulling down on Blikstein's head to control his posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Shane Stead will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Shane Stead's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Stead throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stead thuds his right hand into Blikstein's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stead with a hook.
Stead swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blikstein went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Blikstein scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT#That has opened up Shane Stead's cut even more.
Good standup being displayed there by Blikstein as he connects with a hook.
Stead misses with a straight left.
Blikstein was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stead throws a right hand that misses
enabling Blikstein to counter with a crisp jab.
Blikstein misses the shot to the body.
Blikstein blocks a jab.#T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Blikstein.
Blikstein lands with a good body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Stead scores with a four punch combination!
Stead throws a hook to the side of Blikstein's head but Blikstein sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blikstein appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Blikstein takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Decent striking displayed by Stead there.
Nice shot lands for Stead.
Paulo Blikstein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Stead lands a lovely overhand right.
Blikstein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stead moves away.
Stead keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stead takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shane Stead is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Blikstein uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stead.
Blikstein half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Blikstein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stead throws out the jab.
Blikstein takes one to the chin there.
Blikstein lands a nice looking body shot.
Blikstein takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
Stead misses with a body shot.
Blikstein looks to land a right hand but Stead moved out of range.
Stead swings for the body but Blikstein moves out of range.
Blikstein changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL#
Blikstein clinches up with Stead and pushes him back against the cage.
Stead takes a shot to the head.
Shane Stead is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Blikstein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blikstein swings wildly with an uppercut but Stead uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blikstein struggles to land a body shot inside as Stead controls his hands.
Blikstein misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from Stead. #T4#
Blikstein is stalling here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stead.
Stead lands a body shot.
Blikstein goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Blikstein manages to break the clinch.
Blikstein looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jab from Stead.
Stead misses with a low kick.
Stead swings widly with a right hand
and Blikstein counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stead thinking.
Stead slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Shane Stead.
I've got Stead winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Stead!
Shane Stead decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GDL 67: Galvarino VS Poika
Date: Nov 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stead swats away the attempt to clinch by Scotty.
Stead uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scotty.
Stead swats away the attempt to clinch by Scotty.
Scotty displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stead throws out the jab.
Stead has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Scotty is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Stead circles away from the clinch attempt
and Scotty takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Scotty wants to clinch up but Stead keeps it at a distance.
Stead lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Stead paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stead takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CUT#It looks like Shane Stead has been cut.
Beam Scotty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab lands there for Scotty.
Stead stuns Scotty with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Scotty looks to land a right hand but Stead moved out of range.
Stead avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T1#
Scotty tries to clinch but Stead moves away
and Stead counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stead cracks Scotty with a good jab.
Beam Scotty is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Scotty wants to clinch up but Stead keeps it at a distance.
Scotty looks to score with a jab to the body but Stead is just out of range.
Stead with the counter takedown but Scotty avoids it easily.
Scotty is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Scotty moves in looking to clinch but Stead pushes him off.
Scotty tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stead swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice jab there from Stead.
Stead takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Scotty fails with an attempt to clinch.
Scotty is looking to clinch.
Scotty throws out a loose jab but Stead uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scotty missing with a left hand there. Stead was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Scotty tries to clinch
and Stead counters with a three punch combo that has Scotty backing up. Scotty nods at Stead to acknowledge the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scotty takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T2#
Scotty tries to clinch up.
Scotty bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Scotty listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stead throws a jab but it's blocked by Scotty.
Stead avoids the body shot from Scotty.
Scotty scores with a punch to the head.
Scotty fails in his attempt to clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Scotty checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Scotty tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stead paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Scotty tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stead manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Scotty avoids the body shot from Stead.
Scotty looks to score with a jab to the body but Stead is just out of range.
Stead lands a right hook to the body.
Scotty takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stead throws a looping overhand right but Scotty ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Scotty tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stead paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Scotty looks to land a combination but Stead avoids it well. #CL#
Scotty gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stead blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Scotty swings wildly with an uppercut but Stead uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scotty misses with an elbow strike.
Scotty tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Scotty throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Scotty can't find room to land a body shot as Stead controls the action.
With the fighters up against the cage, Scotty throws an elbow but misses.
Scotty has a couple of punches blocked by Stead.
Stead working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Scotty tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Stead drags the fight down to the ground.
Stead is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Scotty seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Stead thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scotty stays in close to Stead's body and controls the position.
Stead has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Scotty trying to control but Stead is working from the bottom.
Stead looking to hit a scissor sweep but Scotty is one step ahead there.
Stead seems keen to control Scotty's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Stead dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shane Stead's cut.
That's time! Scotty's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Stead throws a low kick but it's checked well by Scotty.
Scotty is looking to clinch but Stead is avoiding it.
Stead swats away the attempt to clinch by Scotty.
And Stead tries to counter it with a takedown but Scotty pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Scotty wants to clinch
and Stead counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stead misses with a body shot.
Scotty fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stead tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stead lands a nice shot to the body.
Stead swats away the attempt to clinch by Scotty.
Stead looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scotty is looking to clinch but Stead is avoiding it.
Scotty fails with an attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Stead misses the target.
Scotty blocks a jab.
Scotty tries to counter by clinching up but Stead breaks away and moves out of range.#T1#
Stead wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Scotty avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Scotty rushes Stead and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Scotty misses with a hook to the ribs.
Scotty tries to work over Stead's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Scotty scores with a hook to the body.
Stead taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Stead fails to land.
Scotty misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Scotty tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Scotty softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
I was talking to Scotty's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Scotty lands with a left to the head.
Stead has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stead is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Stead fails to land.
Stead stalling in the clinch but Scotty improves position. #T2#
Scotty lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stead lands a hook to the side of the head.
Scotty misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stead prevents a body shot from Scotty.
Stead lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stead wants a takedown.
Scotty misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Scotty scores with a nice short uppercut.
Scotty misses with a punch on the inside.
Stead blocks an uppercut.
Stead just leaning against Scotty, taking a breather.
Stead blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Scotty scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Scotty scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stead tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Scotty tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Scotty has Stead pushed against the cage.
Scotty lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Stead fails to land.
Scotty blocks an uppercut.
Scotty blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Scotty misses with a punch to the body.
Scotty can't find room to land a body shot as Stead controls the action.
Beam Scotty has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stead tries to work over Scotty's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Scotty misses with some punches.
Stead is looking to take this one to the mat.
Scotty cracks Stead with a nice body shot.
Stead goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stead blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Scotty.
Stead lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Scotty backwards.
Scotty fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Scotty misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Scotty lands a right hand.
Scotty misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Scotty creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Scotty misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stead tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stead tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Scotty tries to throw a body punch but Stead avoids it by throwing Scotty back against the cage.
Scotty misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Scotty fails to land.
Scotty blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Scotty.
Stead manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Stead blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stead blocks a body shot from Scotty.
Scotty stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stead misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Scotty misses with the head strike.
Scotty goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Beam Scotty dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Shane Stead's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Scotty tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stead manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stead! But no joy.
Scotty fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stead is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Scotty looks to clinch
and Stead counters with a left to the body.
Shane Stead seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Scotty moves out of range as Stead strikes.
Scotty slips a straight right by Stead.
Scotty tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Scotty tries to close the distance and clinch but Stead swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Scotty dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Scotty fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Scotty tries to close the distance and clinch but Stead swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stead feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stead throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Scotty sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Scotty looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Scotty tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stead paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Scotty tries to close the distance and clinch but Stead swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Nice uppercut there from Stead.
Scotty tries to clinch there but Stead circles away.
Scotty looks to land a left hand but Stead moved out of range nicely.
Scotty tries to clinch up.
Stead throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Scotty sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Scotty tries to clinch but Stead moves away
and Stead counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Scotty takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Scotty tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stead manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Scotty stuns Stead with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Scotty moves out of range as Stead strikes.
Scotty tries to clinch but Stead is having none of it.
Scotty connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Scotty misses with a hook. Stead ducked under it nicely.
Stead throws out a loose jab but Scotty uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Scotty is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stead takes a swing at Scotty's ribcage but misses.
Scotty throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scotty fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stead scores with a sloppy right hand. Scotty should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scotty fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Stead fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Scotty to the ground. Stead is now in Scotty's guard.
Stead throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Scotty works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stead's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Scotty is adopting a defensive guard.#T3#
Stead stands up over Scotty, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Scotty controlling the position.
Stead trying to control but Scotty is working from the bottom.
Stead throwing strikes but missing.
Stead missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stead working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Scotty takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Scotty walks into a left hand.
Stead slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Scotty closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Stead counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Scotty keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stead throwing shots but Scotty is blocking nicely.
Scotty wants to get back to full guard.
Stead is controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Stead has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shane Stead comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stead has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Stead!
A relieved looking Shane Stead thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: GDL 64: Legba vs Stead
Date: Oct 31, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Legba shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Stead manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Legba trying to control the position from guard on top but Stead is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stead wants to sweep here but Legba controlling him for the moment.
Legba trying to control the position from guard on top but Stead is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Legba avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legba sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Stead's guard. #SUB#
Legba is working for a submission of some sort.
Stead has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Legba controlling the action here.#T1#
Legba passes to full mount! #SUB#
Legba has control of Stead's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Stead regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Stead is trying to escape the mount.
Stead is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Legba tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Legba wants to control the pace but Stead is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Legba wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Legba is working hard here to advance position.
Stead keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Stead stops Legba from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #SUB#
Legba has hold of Stead's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Stead manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #T3#
Legba trying to control but Stead is having none of it. #SUB#
Legba looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Legba with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #SUB#
Legba goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Stead is on top in guard.
Stead lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T4##SUB#
Legba working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stead doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stead manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Legba is on top in guard. #REVR#
Stead keeping full guard, as Legba tries to pass.
Stead keeping moving, preventing Legba from controlling successfully.
Legba might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Legba stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stead swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stead looking to hit a scissor sweep but Legba is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Legba advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Papa Legba dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Stead throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Legba seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Stead missing with a left hand there. Legba was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stead misses the shot to the body.
Legba shoots for a double leg takedown but Stead sprawls well. He's pushed Legba's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stead waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Legba.
Legba fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
Legba feints and as Stead raises his hands in defense, Legba changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Legba passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Stead is trying to control Legba's posture but Legba avoids it.
Stead really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Legba. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Legba wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stead, who protects the arm well.
Legba trying to control the action but Stead is working from the bottom.
Legba is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stead can do to turn this around?#T1#
Stead is looking to regain half guard here but Legba keeps moving and retains side control.
Legba tries to move into full mount but can't pass Stead's legs.
Papa Legba overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stead is looking to regain half guard here but Legba keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Legba is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Stead knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Stead prevents Legba from improving position. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Stead struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Legba is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Stead knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Legba trying to control the position but Stead is working away. #SUB#
Legba tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Legba has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Stead is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Stead is not content to let Legba control the position.
Legba wants to control for a moment but Stead uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Stead slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Legba advances to half guard.
Legba is looking to pass Stead's guard but actually Stead recovers to full guard.
Legba wants to control from the top but Stead keeps moving. #T4#
Stead is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stead keeping moving, preventing Legba from controlling successfully.
Legba pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stead is keeping the position for now.
Legba looking to sit in guard and control but Stead gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Legba tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Legba bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stead's guard. #REVR#
Legba passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Stead prevents Legba from improving position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Papa Legba dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Stead throws a hook but Legba avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Legba on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stead takes a jab right on the kisser.
Legba gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stead.
Stead throws a leg kick
and Legba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheers as Stead lands an impressive looking overhand right. Legba doesn't seem phased though.
Stead lands a jab to the nose.
Legba moves out of range of the strikes.
Legba drops down looking for a counter takedown but Stead sprawls and moves away.
Stead swings away with a body shot that misses
and Stead takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stead connects with a right hand. Legba shakes it off.
Jab by Legba.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Legba misses with a hook. Stead ducked under it nicely.
Legba has been working on his balance at Blake Phoenix Champion Factory, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Stead.
Legba shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stead sprawls well. Stead wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Legba gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Stead is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Legba is looking to clinch but Stead is avoiding it. #TD#
Legba scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Legba is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stead doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Legba. #SUB#
Legba is working for a submission of some sort.
Stead wants to control but Legba is keeping busy. #T2#
Legba prevents Stead from improving his position.#SUB#
Legba is working for a kimura but Stead is defending it quite comfortably.
Stead moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Legba slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T3#
Stead looking to control but Legba passes into half guard.
Stead is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stead regains full guard. Nicely done.
Legba wants to pass the guard but Stead is keeping the position.
Legba stands and throws Stead's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Stead is not content to let Legba control the position.
Stead is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T4#
Legba passes to side control.
Stead struggling a bit here.
Stead gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #SUB#
Legba with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Legba tries to control but Stead wriggling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Legba goes for an armbar but Stead turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Stead.
Stead with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Papa Legba did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Stead looks to land a left hand but Legba moved out of range nicely.
Stead scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stead misses with a takedown attempt - Legba sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stead throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Legba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stead throws a nice looking combination but Legba bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Legba changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Stead shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Legba looks to throw the jab but Stead is out of range.
Stead swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Legba counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Legba.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stead lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Legba looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Legba bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stead's guard. #REVR##T1#
Legba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stead looking to control.
Legba works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Legba passes to full mount! #SUB#
Legba is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Stead has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Legba wants to control the pace but Stead is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Stead has left one of his arms exposed and Legba doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Stead screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Papa Legba!
Papa Legba retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Papa Legba thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GDL 58: 265+ Championship
Date: Sep 19, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stead throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Battlehammer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stead thinking.
Battlehammer throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Stead to counter with a crisp jab.
Battlehammer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stead misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Battlehammer misses with a wild body shot.
Stead half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bruenor Battlehammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stead darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Battlehammer misses with a body shot
and Battlehammer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Battlehammer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stead.
A combination from Battlehammer does no damage.
Stead appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Stead doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Battlehammer looks to score with a jab to the body but Stead is just out of range.
Stead changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Stead lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Battlehammer just misses with a punch to the body.
Battlehammer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stead moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Battlehammer displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2#It looks like Shane Stead has been cut.
Nice body punch from Battlehammer.
Battlehammer throws a predictable looking body shot
and Stead connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Battlehammer misses with a two punch combination.
Battlehammer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Battlehammer takes a swing at Stead's ribcage but misses.
Battlehammer looks to land a combination but Stead avoids it well.
Battlehammer throws a body shot but no joy.
Stead changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Battlehammer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Battlehammer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Battlehammer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Battlehammer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Battlehammer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Battlehammer misses with the combination.
Stead appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Stead thows a left - swing and a miss!
Battlehammer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Battlehammer misses with a double jab.
Stead lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T2#
Battlehammer throws a hook but Stead blocks it.
Stead feinted with a counter takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Battlehammer misses the target.
Stead drops down looking for a counter takedown but Battlehammer sprawls and moves away.
Stead uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Battlehammer misses with a series of wild punches.
Stead ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Battlehammer moves away.
Battlehammer blocks a jab.
Battlehammer throws a right and a left that Stead avoids nicely.
Battlehammer throws a shot from downtown. Stead moves away and avoids it.
Bruenor Battlehammer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stead looks to land a right hand but Battlehammer moved out of range.
Battlehammer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stead appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
It looks like Stead has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Battlehammer throws a hook but Stead blocks it.
Stead appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Battlehammer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stead misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Battlehammer misses its intended target. #T3#
Battlehammer stalks Stead and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Stead's face. Stead staggers backwards, shaken.
Battlehammer is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Stead takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stead fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Battlehammer is out of range.
Battlehammer let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Battlehammer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stead was well out of range. Poor timing from Battlehammer.
Battlehammer swings for the body but Stead moves out of range.
Battlehammer swings for the body but Stead moves out of range.
Stead drops down looking for a counter takedown but Battlehammer sprawls and moves away.
Battlehammer throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Stead counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Stead.
Stead throws a big elbow that misses.
Stead tries to free his leg and advance position but Battlehammer is retaining full guard.
Battlehammer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stead trying to control but Battlehammer is working from the bottom.
Stead works over Battlehammer with some ground and pound from guard.
Stead missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stead will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stead accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
Battlehammer looking for a sweep. Not yet Battlehammer, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stead controlling from the top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stead preventing the sweep.
Battlehammer keeping moving, preventing Stead from controlling successfully.
Stead looking to sit in guard and control but Battlehammer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Stead controls Battlehammer momentarily but Battlehammer frees himself.
Stead has his hands on Battlehammer's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Battlehammer is pushing down on Stead's leg trying to pass to half guard. Stead is fighting to maintain full guard but Battlehammer has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruenor Battlehammer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shane Stead's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Stead takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jab from Stead.
Stead is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Battlehammer looks to score with a jab to the body but Stead is just out of range.
Stead wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Battlehammer misses the shot to the body.
Stead appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bruenor Battlehammer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stead swings for the body but Battlehammer moves out of range.
Stead fails with the takedown.
Battlehammer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stead will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stead tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Battlehammer was well out of range. Poor timing from Stead.
Battlehammer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A counter left hand to the body from Stead misses its target.
Stead gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Battlehammer.
Stead connects with a body shot that sends Battlehammer's belly button to the back.
Battlehammer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stead to score with a decent uppercut.
Bruenor Battlehammer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Battlehammer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Battlehammer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A jab from Stead finds it's way through Battlehammer's defenses.
Stead connects with a looping right hand.
Battlehammer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stead avoids the body shot from Battlehammer.
Stead attempts a counter takedown but Battlehammer avoids it well and moves away.
A left lands for Stead.
Stead avoids the body shot from Battlehammer.
Stead clobbers Battlehammer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A punch lands to the side of Battlehammer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Battlehammer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stead.
Battlehammer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Battlehammer ducks under a wild hook from Stead.
Battlehammer is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Stead is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Battlehammer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Battlehammer throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Stead swinging wildly here.
Battlehammer is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Battlehammer misses with a wild body shot.
Battlehammer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A combination from Battlehammer does no damage.
Battlehammer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Battlehammer is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Stead rather than just go for the knockout.
Stead jabs Battlehammer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A jab from Stead does it's job there.#ROC#Battlehammer is rocked!
Battlehammer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stead.
Stead connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Battlehammer momentarily.
Battlehammer is still on wobbly legs! Can Stead finish him?
Battlehammer throws a body punch but Stead moves out of range.
Battlehammer swings away with a body shot that misses
and Stead counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Battlehammer is breathing heavily.
Stead flashes Battlehammer a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Battlehammer's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Battlehammer crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Stead punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shane Stead!
An out of breath Shane Stead thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GDL 53: Champions!
Date: Aug 15, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stead throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Muhapuro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Muhapuro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Muhapuro has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gymi in the buildup to the fight.
Stead slips a jab from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Muhapuro connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stead. Stead circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT#It looks like Shane Stead has been cut.
A cross from Stead lands.
Muhapuro lands with a shot to the body.
Muhapuro ducks under a wild hook from Stead.
Muhapuro looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stead misses with a body punch
and Muhapuro counters with a body kick that stops Stead in his tracks momentarily.
Stead fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Muhapuro looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Muhapuro cracks Stead with a good jab.#T1#
A jab from Muhapuro misses.
Stead feints the counter takedown.
Stead takes a swing at Muhapuro's ribcage but misses.
Stead throws a front kick aimed at Muhapuro's knee but Muhapuro avoids it well.
Stead takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A solid leg kick lands there for Muhapuro.
Muhapuro fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stead swings for the body but Muhapuro moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Muhapuro. That snapped Stead's head back.
Muhapuro misses with a combination
letting Stead counter with a right hand.
We've been informed that Stead has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Muhapuro avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
Stead throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Muhapuro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stead was well out of range. Poor timing from Muhapuro.
Stead misses with a body shot.
Muhapuro swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stead.
Stead takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muhapuro throws a leg kick that is checked
and Stead counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Muhapuro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stead has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro punishes Stead's body with a nice straight punch.
Muhapuro wants to land a leg kick but Stead is out of range.
A big right from Stead misses. #T3#
Muhapuro shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A jab lands there for Muhapuro.
Muhapuro moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stead just misses with a punch to the body.
Muhapuro throwing a counter right hand but Stead manages to avoid it.
Stead checks a leg kick.
Muhapuro throws a leg kick which misses Stead's front leg but catches the back leg as Stead tries to avoid it.
Stead ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stead uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Muhapuro.
Stead lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stead's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Muhapuro connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stead scrambles back to his feet.#CUT#That has opened up Shane Stead's cut even more.
Stead takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Muhapuro blocks a low kick nicely.
It looked like Muhapuro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Muhapuro ducks under a wild hook from Stead.
Stead misses with a wild body shot.
Stead looks to throw the jab but Muhapuro is out of range.
Stead with a nice cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stead waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Muhapuro.
Good standup being displayed there by Stead as he connects with a hook.
Stead works Muhapuro's body with a nice hook.
Muhapuro stuffs the takedown attempt from Stead. Stead gets slowly back to his feet.
Muhapuro takes a swing at Stead's ribcage but misses.
Paul Muhapuro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stead jabs Muhapuro right on the nose. Muhapuro blinks but takes it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Muhapuro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shane Stead's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Stead blocks the body kick.
Muhapuro lands a slapping body shot.
Shane Stead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muhapuro fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Muhapuro is looking to chop away at Stead's legs.
Paul Muhapuro is winning the standup battle so far.
Stead throws a jab but it's blocked by Muhapuro.
Muhapuro looks to throw the jab but Stead is out of range.
Muhapuro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stead appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice jab there from Stead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stead misses with a straight right.
Stead throws the left hand but Muhapuro avoids the punch easily.
Muhapuro ducks under a wild hook from Stead.
Muhapuro half committed to a counter leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Stead.#T1#
Muhapuro lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Muhapuro misses the jab.
Muhapuro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stead.
Stead takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stead fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stead drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Muhapuro lands with an overhand left.
Stead throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Muhapuro on the side of the head.
Muhapuro scoring well with a low kick there.
Muhapuro swings for the body but Stead moves out of range.
Stead will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
Stead swings for the body but Muhapuro moves out of range.
Muhapuro looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stead shoots in looking for a takedown but Muhapuro manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stead's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Muhapuro went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Muhapuro tries to move into range but Stead moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Stead. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stead.
Stead swings for the body but Muhapuro moves out of range.
Stead takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stead takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stead misses with a body shot
and Stead takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#The cut above Shane Stead's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Stead closes this distance looking for a takedown but Muhapuro circles away.
Muhapuro jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Stead moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T3#
Nice shot lands for Muhapuro.
Muhapuro misses with a looping left.
Stead drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Muhapuro defends it well.
Stead's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Muhapuro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Muhapuro throws a head kick that half lands. #ROC#Stead is rocked!
Muhapuro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stead tries to score with a low kick but Muhapuro moves his leg out of the way.
Muhapuro walks into a jab.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Stead might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Muhapuro has got the better of the exchanges.
Muhapuro sizes up Stead with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jab from Muhapuro.
Stead is still on wobbly legs! Can Muhapuro finish him?#CUT#Shane Stead's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A low kick lands for Muhapuro. #T4#
A big right from Muhapuro misses.
Stead seems to have recovered his senses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circle momentarily. Stead darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stead misses with a lunging right hand
and Muhapuro counters with a body kick that stops Stead in his tracks momentarily.
Muhapuro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stead can do to turn this around?
A jab lands there for Muhapuro.
Stead with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Muhapuro to score with a decent uppercut.
Stead misses with a body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Stead fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stead jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Muhapuro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stead does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Muhapuro fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stead looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stead misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Muhapuro dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Shane Stead's cut.
That's time! Muhapuro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Muhapuro thumps Stead with a low kick.
Muhapuro scoring well with a low kick there.
Muhapuro throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
so Stead counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES#
Muhapuro has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Stead off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Good leg kick by Muhapuro.
A big left from Stead misses.
Muhapuro avoids the body shot from Stead.
Stead feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Muhapuros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stead is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Muhapuro.
Stead scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1#
A combination from Muhapuro does no damage.
Stead scores with a jab to the body.
Stead misses with a straight right.
Stead works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Muhapuro throws a hook but Stead blocks it.
Stead throws out a counter right but Muhapuro avoids it with no problem.
Stead swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Muhapuro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Muhapuro throws a quick inside leg kick.
A big left from Stead misses.
Muhapuro throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stead.
Stead checks the leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stead. Muhapuro does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Muhapuro cracks Stead with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Muhapuro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stead misses the jab.
Stead throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Muhapuro was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Stead.
Stead throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muhapuro throws out a loose jab but Stead uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stead throws the left hand but Muhapuro avoids the punch easily.
Muhapuro tried to counter with a leg kick but Stead avoided it.
Stead scores with a jab. Muhapuro acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Muhapuro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stead looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stead drops his hands momentarily and Muhapuro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T3#
Stead misses with an uppercut. Muhapuro saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Muhapuro misses the target.
Stead throws a jab when Muhapuro was well out of range.
The crowd cheers as Stead lands an impressive looking overhand right. Muhapuro doesn't seem phased though.
A nice leg kick from Muhapuro, right into the meat of the thigh.
Muhapuro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stead looks to land a left hand but Muhapuro moved out of range nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Muhapuro lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Stead has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stead and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Stead waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Muhapuro.
Stead has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stead throws a hook but Muhapuro avoids it easily.
Stead cracks Muhapuro with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stead misses with a takedown attempt - Muhapuro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T4#
Stead moves out of range of the body kick.
Muhapuro lands with a shot to the body.
Muhapuro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stead.
Stead throws a shot from downtown. Muhapuro moves away and avoids it.
Muhapuro went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Stead fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Muhapuro lands a jab to the nose.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muhapuro scores with a jab to the jaw.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Shane Stead's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Paul Muhapuro!
Paul Muhapuro retains his middleweight title!

Event: GDL 47: Tragedy vs Stead
Date: Jul 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tragedy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tragedy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tragedy misses with a straight right.
Stead feints the counter takedown.
Stead throws an off balance right hand
and Tragedy counters with a thumping low kick.
Stead walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT#It looks like Shane Stead has been cut.
Stead connects with a looping right hand.
Tragedy looks to score with a jab to the body but Stead is just out of range.
Tragedy slips under a jab.
Tragedy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tragedy fails to land with a series of punches.
Tragedy misses with a hook #TD2#
and Stead counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stead missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stead throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've been hearing good reports from Tragedy'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.#T1#
Tragedy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tragedy is holding on to half guard well.
Tragedy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tragedy is staying active underneath Stead, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Stead not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tragedy trying to control but Stead postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stead is trying to control the action in half guard but Tragedy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stead takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Stead is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Tragedy reverses the position - he's now on top in Stead's guard.
Tragedy trying to stand up but can't free himself from Stead's guard.#T2#
Stead controls Tragedy momentarily but Tragedy frees himself.
Tragedy is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Stead is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stead working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tragedy.
Stead is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tragedy slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T3#
Stead throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Tragedy content to stall in guard here.
Tragedy wants to control from the top but Stead keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tragedy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tragedy scores with a nice head shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Stead as he connects with a hook.
Tragedy throws a lazy right hand but Stead sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stead looks to land a left hand but Tragedy moved out of range nicely.
Tragedy throws a hook but Stead blocks it.#T4#
Stead clobbers Tragedy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tragedy scores with a jab.
Tragedy misses with a looping left.
Stead takes a swing at Tragedy's ribcage but misses.
Tragedy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stead has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Stead throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
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!
Tragedy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stead scores with a nice right hand.
Stead with a hook.
Tragedy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tragedy misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Shane Stead will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Shane Stead's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Stead keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Tragedy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stead trying to control the position but instead, Tragedy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Stead into the cage.
Tragedy just leaning against Stead, taking a breather.
Stead has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stead stalling in the clinch but Tragedy improves position.
Stead blocks a body shot from Tragedy.
Tragedy looking to stall.
Stead misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Stead is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Tragedy can't fight it off and eventually Stead manages to take the fight to the floor. Tragedy looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Tragedy pushes Stead off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T1#
Tragedy misses with a shot to the body #TD2#
and Stead counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tragedy won't be happy with that.
Stead wants to control but Tragedy is keeping him busy.
Tragedy taking a bit of punishment here - Stead scoring with strikes.
Stead working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Stead lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Tragedy down.
Tragedy is trying to improve his position.
Tragedy wants to control but Stead postures up.
Stead misses with the ground and pound.
Tragedy managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Stead.
Sloppy strikes there by Stead.#T2#
Stead lands a few punches from side control.
Tragedy manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tragedy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tragedy.
Stead advances position into side control!
Stead throws a strike aimed at the side of Tragedy's head but Tragedy avoids it well.
Stead tries to score with some ground and pound. Tragedy controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Tragedy is looking to regain half guard here but Stead keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stead throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Stead postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Stead working away.#T3#
Tragedy takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Shane Stead has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tragedy managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Stead.
Tragedy can't do much from the bottom here.
Stead postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Tragedy tries to bench press Stead off him but Stead keeps the position.
Stead working the head with strikes.
Stead in side control lands a decent elbow.
Tragedy tries to improve position but can't.
Stead throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Tragedy is looking to regain half guard here but Stead keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
Tragedy is working hard here to advance position.
Stead wants to control for a moment but Tragedy uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Tragedy is looking to control Stead's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tragedy avoid being mounted?
Tragedy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Stead postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stead missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stead wants to control from the top but Tragedy keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Stead showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shane Stead's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Stead lands a jab.
Tragedy is looking to land body kicks.
Shane Stead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tragedy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tragedy defending well as Stead loads up on a big left hand.
Shane Stead seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stead takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stead cracks Tragedy with an open hand slap.
Tragedy cracks Stead with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tragedy throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Stead counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stead throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tragedy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stead.
Tragedy regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Stead. #T1#
Tragedy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Stead throws an elbow that misses. Tragedy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stead's guard. Nice move by Tragedy!#REVR#
Stead is trying to keep Tragedy in close.
Stead lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Trage Tragedy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Stead throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tragedy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tragedy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Stead's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tragedy is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Tragedy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stead landing with the ground and pound. #T3#
Stead is looking to work some ground and pound but Tragedy has wrist control.
Stead must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Stead landing some decent shots from guard.
Stead throwing strikes from guard but Tragedy blocks nicely.
Tragedy pulls Stead in to control the position.
Shane Stead is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stead tries to free his leg and advance position but Tragedy is retaining full guard.
Stead looking to sit in guard and control but Tragedy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Stead controlling the position.
Tragedy trying to control the position from guard on top but Stead is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stead pulls Tragedy in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Tragedy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Tragedy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stead looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tragedy is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Tragedy drops back looking for a leg! Stead is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stead manages to kick Tragedy off! Tragedy jumps back into Stead's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tragedy throws a big elbow that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Shane Stead.
I've got Stead winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Stead!
A very excited looking Shane Stead made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: GDL 39: Khan vs Zing
Date: Jun 06, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Brisco gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Stead working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stead working some strikes from top position.
Stead content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Stead sitting in guard here, content to control.
Stead lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Stead scoring with some ground and pound.
Stead not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Stead's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Stead's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Stead advances to half guard.
Ground and pound from Stead.
Stead passes to side control.
Brisco really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stead. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Brisco tries to bench press Stead off him but Stead keeps the position.
Stead connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Brisco some visible discomfort.
Stead lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Stead creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Brisco on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Stead in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T2#
Stead is working Brisco over with some ground and pound from side control.
Stead working the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brisco takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Brisco can do anything to dispel that myth.
Stead scoring with punches and elbows.
Brisco takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Stead landing a few strikes.
Stead landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Stead working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Stead lands a decent elbow from side control.
Brisco is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T3##SUB#
Stead has an Americana. Brisco didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Stead is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Stead hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Shane Stead!
Our winner, Shane Stead, 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.

Event: GDL 31: Khan vs Jacks
Date: May 09, 2020

#R1#
Stead throws a hook to the side of Adesanya's head but Adesanya sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stead slips under a jab from Adesanya.
Left hook, right uppercut from Stead.
Stead dives in and grabs Adesanya's left leg, looking for a takedown. Adesanya pushes down on Stead's head and hops out.
Adesanya lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stead at a distance.
Stead showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Adesanya.
Adesanya lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nice shot lands for Adesanya.
Adesanya fails to land with a series of punches.
Stead scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adesanya pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A quick step to the side and Stead tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stead has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Runts Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Adesanya looks to land a left hand but Stead moved out of range nicely.
Adesanya misses the jab.#TD#
Stead shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Stead is looking to work some ground and pound but Adesanya has wrist control.
Stead showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Adesanya is pulling down on Stead's head to control his posture.
Stead is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Adesanya wants to sweep here but Stead controlling him for the moment.
Adesanya is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Stead throws a strike but Adesanya rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Stead is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Adesanya preventing the sweep. #T2#
Stead pulls Adesanya in close to prevent any damage.
Stead looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stead is looking to sweep but instead, Adesanya has passed into half guard.
Stead wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stead is working hard here to advance position.
Stead works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3#
Stead tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stead on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stead tries to get out of the position.
Stead doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Stead can't keep his opponent in guard - Adesanya advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Stead wants to control but Adesanya is keeping busy.
Stead is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stead missing with punches from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#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.
Stead misses with a straight left.
Adesanya looks to score with a jab to the body but Stead is just out of range.
Adesanya throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
so Stead counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stead seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Stead preventing the sweep.
Stead trying to control the position from guard on top but Adesanya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stead lands a couple of elbows.
Stead throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stead with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Shane Stead will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Stead darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Adesanya takes a swing at Stead's ribcage but misses.
Stead ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Adesanya scores with a jab. Stead acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Israel Adesanya seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Adesanya with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stead scores with a sloppy right hand. Adesanya should have avoided that one.
Stead looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stead lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Stead misses with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adesanya uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stead.
A head kick misses from Adesanya.
An attempted straight right counter from Stead misses the target.
Stead lands a jab to the head.
Adesanya throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Stead wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stead throws a jab but it's blocked by Adesanya.
Adesanya on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stead throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Adesanya sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Adesanya just misses with a punch to the body.
Stead on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T1#
Adesanya misses with a body shot.
Adesanya missing with a left hand there. Stead was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Adesanya on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Adesanya misses with a head kick.
Stead lands with a cross.
Adesanya swings for the body but Stead moves out of range.
Stead lands with a nice body punch.
Good exchange - Adesanya coming out on top.
Stead swings for the body but Adesanya moves out of range.
Adesanya throws a fast counter high kick but Stead manages to duck under it in time.
Good exchange - Adesanya coming out on top.
Adesanya tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Stead on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Adesanya pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stead moves out of range of the body kick from Adesanya.
Stead throws a body punch but Adesanya moves out of range.
Adesanya feints a counter leg kick.
Adesanya throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Stead counters with a shoot takedown. Adesanya fights it but they end up in 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!
Stead throws an elbow that misses. Adesanya uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stead's guard. Nice move by Adesanya!#REVB#
Adesanya postures up. #T2#
Stead pulls Adesanya in close to his closed guard and prevents Adesanya from doing any damage or advancing position.
Shane Stead overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stead not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Stead is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stead looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stead trying to strike off his back.
Adesanya controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Stead manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Adesanya manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Stead postures up in Adesanya's guard and throws a big left but Adesanya blocks it.
Adesanya utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stead is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Stead scoring with punches to the head and body.
Stead lands a couple of digs.
Adesanya looking to control.
Stead looking to sit in guard and control but Adesanya gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T4#
Adesanya is stalling in the full guard.
Stead looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stead has control of Adesanya's left arm, preventing Adesanya from doing any damage.
Adesanya trying to control the position from guard on top but Stead is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Stead dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Stead scores with a nice head shot.
Adesanya looks to score with a jab to the body but Stead is just out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Adesanya.
Stead keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Adesanya.
Stead attempts a counter takedown but Adesanya avoids it well and moves away.
Stead misses with a two punch combination.
Adesanya stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Adesanya wants it to stay on the feet.
Adesanya throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stead appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Decent striking displayed by Adesanya there.
Adesanya throws a jab but it's blocked by Stead.
Stead lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stead moves into range and connects with a jab.
Adesanya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stead.
Stead fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Adesanya looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Adesanya tests Stead's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stead is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T1#
Stead scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Adesanya keeps Stead at a distance using the push kick.
Stead ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adesanya moves away.
Adesanya has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Stead lands a jab to the head.
Adesanya missing with a left hand there. Stead was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Adesanya ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stead moves away.
Stead just misses with a punch to the body.
Stead closes this distance looking for a takedown but Adesanya circles away.
Stead thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stead scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Adesanya doesn't seem bothered though.
Adesanya throws a quick inside leg kick.
Israel Adesanya is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stead scores with a one two! Adesanya had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Stead misses with a hook. Adesanya ducked under it nicely.
Stead moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromAdesanya.
Adesanya fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stead looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stead fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Stead. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adesanya takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T2#
Stead shoots for a takedown but Adesanya saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A slow jab from Stead misses its intended target.
Stead avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Adesanya blocks a jab.
Adesanya lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nice defenses there by Stead.
Stead looks to score with a jab to the body but Adesanya is just out of range.
Stead swings for the body but Adesanya moves out of range.
Nice shot by Adesanya.#CUT2#
It looks like Shane Stead has been cut.
Adesanya with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Adesanya throws out a loose jab but Stead uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stead loads up on a big right hand but Adesanya slips the punch.
Adesanya tries to score with a low kick but Stead moves his leg out of the way.
Adesanya throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stead misses with a hook.
Adesanya wants to slow Stead down by chopping away at his legs. #T3#
Adesanya throws a body punch but Stead moves out of range.
Adesanya steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stead.
Stead closes the distance and clinches up with Adesanya, looking for a takedown. Stead pushes Adesanya against the cage but Adesanya circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Adesanya checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Adesanya shapes to counter with a head kick.
Stead avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Adesanya throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Adesanya misses.
Adesanya throws a nice looking combination but Stead bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shane Stead is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Adesanya misses with a looping right.
Stead changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Stead shoots in for a double leg but Adesanya sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Adesanya misses with a body kick.
Adesanya cracks Stead with a right hand to the side of the head.
Adesanya takes one to the chin there.
Stead jabs at Adesanya's body.
Adesanya is looking to land body kicks.
Jab from Adesanya.#T4#
Adesanya throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD#
Stead scores with a takedown into Adesanya's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stead slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Stead has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Israel Adesanya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stead's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Israel Adesanya.
I think Stead has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Shane Stead!
During a confident post fight interview, Shane Stead thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GDL 24: Roughneck vs Stead
Date: Mar 28, 2020

#R1#
Stead misses with a straight right.
Stead shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Roughneck as he avoids it easily.
Stead lands a jab.
Stead avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stead misses with a wild combination.
Roughneck wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Roughneck throws a poor cross that misses
and Stead counters with a straight right hand.
Stead catches Roughneck with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sloppy strikes from Stead. Those never looked like landing.
Stead throws the left hand but Roughneck avoids the punch easily.
Roughneck feinted with a counter takedown.
Stead takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stead defending well as Roughneck loads up on a big left hand.
Stead ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stead ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stead dives in for a single leg takedown but Roughneck sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T1#
Stead lands a nice shot that snaps Roughneck's head back.
Stead jabs Roughneck to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A punch combination from Roughneck misses.
Roughneck ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stead moves away.
Roughneck looks to score with a jab to the body but Stead is just out of range.
As Roughneck backs off Stead throws a huge counter combo but Roughneck manages to avoid it all.
Roughneck throws a combination that misses
and Stead counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stead bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Roughneck's head.
Stead stalks Roughneck and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Roughneck's face. Roughneck staggers backwards, shaken.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stead.
Roughneck feinted with a counter takedown.
Jared Roughneck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Stead.
Jab by Stead.
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!
Stead takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Roughneck takes one on the button.
Roughneck rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stead moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Roughneck throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stead sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Stead works the jab nicely.
Roughneck just misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Stead is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Roughneck's half guard.
Roughneck wants to control but Stead is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Stead working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stead thows a huge punch but Roughneck dodges it nicely.
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. Stead connects with a nice short shot to Roughneck's temple.
Stead lands strikes from half guard.
Stead winds up and cracks Roughneck with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #ROC2#
Roughneck is rocked!
Stead not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stead thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Stead not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stead really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Roughneck. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
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. Stead connects with a nice short shot to Roughneck's temple.
Stead throwing shots but Roughneck is blocking nicely.
Stead is keen to just control but Roughneck is a slippery customer.
Roughneck tries to roll over but Stead keeps him under control.
Roughneck keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stead throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Roughneck to regain full guard.
Roughneck is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stead trying to control the position from guard on top but Roughneck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roughneck seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Stead with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stead wants to control from the top but Roughneck keeps moving.
Roughneck has momentary wrist control but Stead slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Roughneck is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stead is aware though and is defending well.
Roughneck looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stead is one step ahead there.
Roughneck working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stead.
Stead scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Roughneck is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stead in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stead throwing strikes from guard but Roughneck blocks nicely.
Roughneck is trying to control the position but Stead postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Stead dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Stead avoids the body shot from Roughneck.
Roughneck takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Roughneck scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stead lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stead scores with a hook to the body. Roughneck takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stead fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stead takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #TD2#
Stead throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Roughneck tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Stead is in Roughneck's guard.
Roughneck has his hands on Stead's head, controlling the position.
Roughneck avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stead has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stead with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1##SUB#
Stead got a little sloppy there for a moment and Roughneck has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stead has managed to get both his arms back between Roughneck's legs - danger averted.
Roughneck looking for a sweep. Not yet Roughneck, not yet. #SUB#
Stead content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Roughneck has locked up a guillotine! Roughneck's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Stead is holding on here and Roughneck must be using up a lot of energy. Stead has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Roughneck gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jared Roughneck!
Jared Roughneck thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GDL 19: Legba v Roughneck
Date: Feb 08, 2020

#R1#
Stead throws a shot from downtown. Bloodsport moves away and avoids it.
Stead jabs Bloodsport right on the nose. Bloodsport blinks but takes it well.
Bloodsport blocks a jab.
Nice body punch from Stead.
Bloodsport ducks under a wild hook from Stead.
Stead lands a lovely overhand right.
Stead misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bloodsport.
Bloodsport tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Stead manages to circle out of the way.
Bloodsport doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stead counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stead throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stead lands a nice looking body shot.
Bloodsport fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Bloodsport with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Bloodsport. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bloodsport takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bloodsport needs to keep his hands up - Stead had a free shot at his head there.#CUT2#
It looks like Mark Bloodsport has been cut.#T1#
Stead fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bloodsport looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bloodsport tries for a takedown but Stead sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Stead feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bloodsport seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Stead really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bloodsport. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Bloodsport looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stead distracts Bloodsport with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Stead stands and throws Bloodsport's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Check out the look on Stead's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Bloodsport struggling a bit here.
Bloodsport is trying to buck Stead off.
Bloodsport tries to improve position but can't.
Bloodsport regains half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Stead is trying to control the action in half guard but Bloodsport is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
Bloodsport has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stead is working away from the top position though.
Stead winds up and cracks Bloodsport with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Stead is looking to stall here but Bloodsport recovers full 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!
Stead trying to control but Bloodsport is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Stead's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Stead lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bloodsport is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Stead trying to hold on to Bloodsport's head to control him but Bloodsport postures up. #T3#
Stead might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bloodsport haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Stead wants to improve his position but Bloodsport is controlling well. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bloodsport is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stead has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bloodsport wants to control but Stead is keeping him busy. #SU#
Bloodsport stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Stead scores with a jab to the head.
Nice jab there from Stead.
Bloodsport throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stead's waist but Stead gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bloodsport off to one side.
Stead appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bloodsport is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stead sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bloodsport tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stead manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T4##TD2#
Stead shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bloodsport manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES#
Bloodsport has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Stead off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bloodsport tries to clinch there but Stead circles away.
Bloodsport closes the distance and clinches up with Stead, looking for a takedown. Bloodsport pushes Stead against the cage but Stead circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Bloodsport gets a clinch.
Stead misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bloodsport throws a punch but it's blocked by Stead.
Bloodsport connects with a knee to the head.
Bloodsport misses with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stead. #BC2#
Stead breaks the clinch.
Stead jabs Bloodsport right on the nose. Bloodsport blinks but takes it well.
Stead connects with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Stead closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bloodsport's guard.
Stead must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Stead makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Stead landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Stead dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Bloodsport's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Stead swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bloodsport.
The fighters circling - Stead throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bloodsport wants to clinch up but Stead keeps it at a distance.
Stead throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bloodsport tries for a takedown but Stead sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bloodsport fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bloodsport shoots in but Stead avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bloodsport fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stead avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Bloodsport. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Bloodsport closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Stead manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bloodsport's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1##SUB#
Bloodsport is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Stead is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Stead has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Stead scoring with punches to the head and body.
Stead stops Bloodsport from standing up.
Stead trying to control but Bloodsport is working from the bottom.
Bloodsport trying to keep a closed guard but Stead is proving a slippery customer.
Bloodsport is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stead is controlling him.
Stead with a nice head shot there.
Stead lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Stead won't allow Bloodsport to sweep him here.
Bloodsport manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stead manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T2##SU#
Bloodsport decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Stead, up you get!
Stead throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Stead tests Bloodsport's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stead has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stead is defended easily by Bloodsport.
Bloodsport tries to clinch but Stead moves out of range.
Bloodsport shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stead as he jumps to the side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bloodsport fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stead throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stead dips to his left and cracks Bloodsport with an uppercut!
Bloodsport has a takedown stuffed.
Stead unleashes a big counter combination but Bloodsport bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bloodsport doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3#
Nice takedown defense from Stead. No joy for Bloodsport on that attempt.
Stead wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#TD2#
Stead closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stead working Bloodsport over with strikes.
Stead lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Stead working over Bloodsport with some ground and pound. Bloodsport looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#ROC2#
Bloodsport is rocked!
Stead scores with a big shot! Bloodsport's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Bloodsport! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane Stead!
A very excited looking Shane Stead made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: GDL 16
Date: Jan 04, 2020

#R1#
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Smith throws a head kick but Stead moves out of range.
Stead lands a jab.
Smith looks to land a combination but Stead avoids it well.
Smith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stead thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shane Stead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith slips a jab from Stead.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Stead sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Smith feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Stead lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Stead controlling from the top position.
Smith has momentary wrist control but Stead slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
Smith trying to control the position.
Stead distracts Smith with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Stead has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Smith trying to strike off his back.
Stead trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stead lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Stead lands a couple of elbows.
Stead lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Stead makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Stead is in close to Smith's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Stead makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet. #T2#
Stead lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Stead with a nice head shot there.
Stead is working Smith over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
Stead trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stead lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Stead is proving a slippery customer.
Stead makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Stead landing some decent shots from guard.
Stead keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Smith's head.#T3#
Stead content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Stead lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Stead wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving. #SUB2#
Smith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stead defends well.
Stead with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Stead slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Stead connects with a couple of short punches.
Stead engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Smith looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Stead makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4#
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stead landing with the ground and pound.
Stead is working Smith over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Stead is in close to Smith's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Stead forces his way into half guard.
Stead lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stead winds up and cracks Smith with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #ROC#
Smith is rocked!
Stead lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Stead dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Stead fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Smith feints the counter takedown.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Stead pushes him off.
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stead swivels and escapes.
Stead swings widly with a right hand
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith looks for a takedown but Stead sprawls well.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Shane Stead has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fred Smith.
Stead misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stead looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smith is fending him off so far but Stead persists. Nope, Smith circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stead takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Stead misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Stead shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T1#
Stead is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Stead lands a couple of elbows.
Stead is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Stead is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Stead with a nice head shot there.
Stead scoring with punches to the head and body.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stead. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stead is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Stead avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stead is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Stead stands up over Smith, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2#
Stead distracts Smith with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Stead keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Smith's head.
Stead postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Stead stands up over Smith, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Smith is still in real trouble! Can Stead finish him?
Smith being controlled here, momentarily.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.
Shane Stead overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stead lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Stead with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Stead lands a couple of elbows.
Stead content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Stead postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Smith covers up, he's hurt! Stead keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Stead and the ref steps in to end the fight! Stead can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane Stead!
Shane Stead decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 20, 2019

#R1#
Hunter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stead takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stead connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hunter thumps Stead with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Stead misses the target.
Hunter scores with a leg kick.
Hunter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stead swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stead is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hunter has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stead finds it's way round the side to connect with Hunter's head.
No joy there for Stead, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Hunter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hunter shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stead as he avoids it easily.
Stead drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hunter defends it well.
Stead takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stead lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunter pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stead looks to throw the jab but Hunter is out of range.
Hunter throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hunter.
Nice straight punches there by Stead. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stead.#TD2#
Stead looking to score a takedown here. Hunter is defending well but Stead drives through and ends up in Hunter's guard.#SUB#
Hunter is looking for a triangle but Stead pushes his legs off easily. #T1##SUB#
Stead avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stead wants to pass the guard but Hunter is keeping the position.
Hunter manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stead manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Hunter stopping the sweep attempt from Stead.
Hunter throwing strikes from guard but Stead blocks nicely.
Stead is looking to sweep but instead, Hunter has passed into half guard.
Stead blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hunter.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stead can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hunter sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stead defending well though. #T2#
Stead wants to control but Hunter is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Hunter is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stead is just riding it out for now. Hunter eventually gives up the hold.
Hunter landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hunter is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hunter is nestled in close to Stead, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hunter missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Hunter is looking for a kimura here.
Hunter throwing shots but Stead is blocking nicely. #T3#
Hunter is looking to take a break and control but Stead is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hunter thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunter thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stead wants to improve his position but Hunter is controlling well.
Hunter winds up and cracks Stead with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Stead trying to control here.
Hunter trying to control the action but Stead is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hunter is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Stead is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Damian Hunter!
A victorious Damian Hunter thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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