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Event:
RRFC Fight Night 23
Date: Feb 15, 2020 |
#R1##CL2#
Stephens tries to keep at a distance but Kamito has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kamito lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stephens or not.
Kamito blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stephens tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stephens tries to break free but Kamito pushes him back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Stephens is trying to maintain a safe position but Kamito gets an underhook and turns Stephens into the cage.
Kamito swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stephens can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamito dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Stephens tries for a takedown but Kamito manages to get underhooks.
Kamito just leaning against Stephens, taking a breather.
Kamito throws an elbow that misses.
Stephens tries to pull guard but Kamito won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximus Stephens. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Kamito holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kamito misses with a knee to the head.
Stephens is looking to control Kamito's arms but Kamito gets an underhook and turns him. Now Stephens has his back to the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Stephens is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kamito to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Kamito ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kamito no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kamito is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stephens looking to pass the guard.
Kamito looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stephens is one step ahead there.
Stephens wants to control from the top but Kamito keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Kamito 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.
Kamito keeping full guard, as Stephens tries to pass.
Kamito keeping moving, preventing Stephens from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stephens accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kamito looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Stephens tries to land a body kick#CL2#
and Kamito holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Stephens tries to throw a body punch but Kamito avoids it by throwing Stephens back against the cage.
Stephens blocks an uppercut.
Stephens has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kamito is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kamito stalling.
Kamito stops a takedown attempt from Stephens.
Kamito misses with the head strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kamito. #TD#
Stephens decides to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stephens wants to control the position but Kamito says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Kamito with the ground and pound but Stephens uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Kamito must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kamito is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kamito passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T4#
Kamito throws a strike aimed at the side of Stephens's head but Stephens avoids it well.
Kamito lands some shots froms side control.
Kamito in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kamito throws a strike aimed at the side of Stephens's head but Stephens avoids it well.
Stephens is trying to get back to half guard.
Kamito wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stephens keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stephens trying to remain calm as Kamito controls from the top position.
It looks like Kamito might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zyy Kamito dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Kamito clinches.
Kamito lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#
It looks like Maximus Stephens has been cut.
Stephens lands a nice uppercut.
Stephens drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kamito gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kamito with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Kamito jumps into guard, dragging Stephens to the mat.
Kamito keeping full guard, as Stephens tries to pass. #T1#
Kamito tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kamito throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Kamito keeping moving, preventing Stephens from controlling successfully.
Kamito has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Stephens drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kamito looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kamito looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kamito! #REVB#
Kamito working away.#T2#
Stephens is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kamito controls the position from side control.
Kamito tries to move into full mount but can't pass Stephens's legs.
Kamito tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Stephens tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kamito wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Kamito working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Kamito just content to control the position.
Kamito wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stephens keeps working.
Stephens is trying to control Kamito's posture but Kamito avoids it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stephens changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kamito tries to avoid it but Stephens manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kamito to the ground. Kamito escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stephens shoots in for a takedown but Kamito shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximus Stephens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stephens shoots in for a takedown but Kamito shows good takedown defense. #T4##CL2#
Kamito clinches.
Kamito creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Stephens's defenses.
Kamito lands a knee to the head.
Kamito lands an elbow inside.
A nice left hand lands by Kamito.
Kamito stalling the fight.
Kamito lands an elbow inside.
Kamito stalling against the cage.
#TD2#
Kamito drags the fight down to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kamito is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kamito is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zyy Kamito showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Maximus Stephens's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Stephens shoots in looking for a takedown. Kamito tries to sprawl out of it but Stephens keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kamito manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kamito throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kamito throws a nice looking combination but Stephens bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stephens shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kamito defends it nicely.
Kamito drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stephens defends it well.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephens tries for a takedown but Kamito manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximus Stephens. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Kamito throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kamito holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Stephens working hard to break the clinch.
Kamito lands with a light punch inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Stephens jumps guard but Kamito stands there with Stephens around his waist. Stephens gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Stephens can't get the takedown.
Stephens tries to circle away but Kamito has him pinned against the cage.
Kamito with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kamito's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#TD2#
Kamito pulls Stephens into guard.
#T2#
Stephens trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stephens with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kamito pulls Stephens in close to prevent any damage.
Stephens distracts Kamito with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T3#
Kamito manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stephens manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Kamito wants to control from the top but Stephens keeps moving.
Kamito postures up in Stephens's guard and throws a big left but Stephens blocks it.
Kamito tries to free his leg and advance position but Stephens is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kamito accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kamito showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Stephens working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kamito has passed into half guard!
#T4#
Kamito sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stephens defending well though.
Kamito throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Kamito is working for a submission of some sort.
Kamito missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zyy Kamito comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kamito has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zyy Kamito!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 01, 2020 |
#R1#
Ferrari keeps the fight on the outside.
Stephens misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ferrari follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Stephens shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ferrari pinned against the cage. Ferrari gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Stephens looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ferrari feints a counter leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximus Stephens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephens doesn't manage to clinch there - Ferrari circles away.
Stephens is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Stephens dives in and grabs Ferrari's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ferrari pushes down on Stephens's head and hops out.
Ferrari flicks out a counter leg kick but Stephens steps away.
Stephens shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ferrari defends it nicely.
Stephens closes the distance and clinches up with Ferrari, looking for a takedown. Stephens pushes Ferrari against the cage but Ferrari circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Ferrari on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ferrari is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stephens has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ferrari.
Ferrari keeps the fight on the outside.
Ferrari wants to counter the offense by Stephens and move into the clinch position.
Ferrari connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stephens throws a low kick but Ferrari avoids it.
Ferrari doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nice cross by Stephens.#T2#
Ferrari tries a head kick but it misses.
Stephens shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ferrari as he jumps to the side.
Stephens is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ferrari connects with a leg kick. Stephens looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ferrari doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ferrari - that will leave a mark!
Enzo Ferrari is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stephens fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
Stephens is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ferrari sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ferrari is trying to counter with his kicks.
Ferrari looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ferrari throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stephens shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ferrari eats them both and turns towards Stephens to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Stephens tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ferrari counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Stephens misses with a body kick.
Ferrari is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Stephens throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ferrari's waist but Ferrari gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stephens off to one side.
Stephens moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromFerrari.
Horrible takedown attempt by Stephens or perhaps it was just good defense by Ferrari, which made it look bad. #T4#
Ferrari is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stephens.
Stephens fails with a takedown attempt.
Stephens pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stephens misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ferrari shapes to counter with a head kick.
Stephens doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Ferrari counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enzo Ferrari dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Stephens tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ferrari manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stephens swings for the body but Ferrari moves out of range.
Stephens is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ferrari sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stephens misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Ferrari counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ferrari. #BC2#
Ferrari pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stephens fails with the takedown.
Ferrari wants to counter the offense by Stephens and move into the clinch position.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximus Stephens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephens throws a right and a left that both miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ferrari. Stephens does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Ferrari stuffs the takedown.
Ferrari is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Stephens tries to clinch up.
Ferrari steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Ferrari displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stephens.
Stephens backing away here, and Ferrari unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
No joy there for Stephens, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ferrari pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maximus Stephens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferrari stuffs the takedown attempt from Stephens. Stephens gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ferrari circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ferrari counters with a head kick. #T2#
Stephens throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ferrari steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Stephens.
Ferrari defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stephens.
Ferrari flicks out a counter leg kick but Stephens steps away.
Stephens tries to clinch but Ferrari is having none of it.
Stephens dives in for a single leg takedown but Ferrari sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ferrari replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Stephens blocks it well.
Stephens stalks Ferrari and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ferrari's face. Ferrari staggers backwards, shaken.
Stephens fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Ferrari counters by clinching up. #T3#
Ferrari tries to land knees in the clinch but Stephens avoids the damage to the body.
Ferrari is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stephens is defending well for now.
Ferrari scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Ferrari breaks from the clinch.
Ferrari circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ferrari throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stephens throws a sloppy head kick and Ferrari moves out of range easily.
Stephens doesn't manage to clinch there - Ferrari circles away.
Stephens looks for a takedown but Ferrari sprawls well.#T4#
Stephens shoots in but no luck this time.
Ferrari raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Stephens fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ferrari was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Stephens misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ferrari. Stephens shrugs it off though.
Stephens tries to clinch but Ferrari moves away
and Ferrari counters with a nice low kick that buckles Stephens's knee momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ferrari throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stephens drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ferrari sprawls and moves away.
A head kick misses from Stephens.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enzo Ferrari showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ferrari throws a nice looking combination but Stephens bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ferrari has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stephens misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stephens misses the shot to the body.
Ferrari doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stephens is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ferrari is trying to counter with his kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephens tries to clinch there but Ferrari circles away.
Stephens looks for a takedown but Ferrari sprawls well.#T1#
Stephens throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ferrari throws a sloppy head kick and Stephens moves out of range easily.
Stephens wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Stephens misses with a low kick.
Ferrari circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stephens shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ferrari defends it nicely.
Enzo Ferrari is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximus Stephens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stephens.
Stephens swinging wildly here.
Stephens avoids the head kick by Ferrari.
Stephens throws a quick counter kick to the body but Ferrari avoids it.
Maximus Stephens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stephens throws a leg kick
and Ferrari makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Stephens fails with a takedown attempt.
Ferrari is looking for the big counter here.#T3#
Ferrari misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stephens throws a low kick, looking for Ferrari's leg but Ferrari calmly moves out of range.
Stephens looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ferrari is fending him off so far but Stephens persists. Nope, Ferrari circles away and we're back to standing.
Ferrari raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ferrari lands with a slapping head kick.
Ferrari avoids a kick to the body.
As Stephens backs off Ferrari throws a huge counter combo but Stephens manages to avoid it all.
Ferrari stuffs the takedown.
Ferrari is looking for the big counter here.
Stephens shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Some bone on bone action there as Ferrari checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T4#
Sloppy strikes from Stephens. Those never looked like landing.
A head kick misses from Ferrari.
Stephens tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ferrari paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ferrari defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stephens.
Ferrari tries to counter with a clinch but Stephens shakes him off and moves away.
Stephens takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ferrari blocks a head kick by Stephens.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ferrari stuffs the takedown.
As Stephens backs off Ferrari throws a huge counter combo but Stephens manages to avoid it all.
And that's the end of the fight!
Enzo Ferrari comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ferrari has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enzo Ferrari!
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