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Event:
BLAZE FIGHT NIGHT 4
Date: Aug 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Stevens is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Xiaodong.
Xiaodong is looking to counter punch.
Xiaodong looks to score with a jab to the body but Stevens is just out of range.
Stevens throws a sloppy body shot
and Xiaodong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stevens throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Stevens misses with a body shot.
Stevens tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xiaodong was well out of range. Poor timing from Stevens.
It looked like Xiaodong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stevens throws a shot to the body.
Xiaodong misses with a wild body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stevens.
Xiaodong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Stevens.
Xiaodong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevens thows a left - swing and a miss!
Xiaodong takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Benji Stevens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stevens throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Xiaodong counter with a right hand.
Stevens scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1#
Stevens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stevens, as that shot connected.
Stevens throws a lazy uppercut
and Xiaodong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stevens throws a leg kick that is checked
and Xiaodong counters with a left right combination that sends Stevens crashing to the mat - Xiaodong wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Stevens out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Li Xiaodong!
Li Xiaodong retains his bantamweight title! |
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Event:
VKT 11: Benzo Vs HighTower
Date: Apr 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stevens, as that shot connected.
Stevens lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Spong slips a jab and a cross from Stevens.
Stevens throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stevens.
Spong takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Some wild striking there from Spong.
Spong shoots in looking for a takedown. Stevens tries to sprawl out of it but Spong keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Stevens manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stevens throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stevens lands a glancing blow to the side of Spong's head.
Spong has his takedown stuffed
enabling Stevens to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spong moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#It looks like Benji Stevens has been cut.
Spong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Stevens on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Spong walks into a left hand.
Stevens looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T1#
Stevens throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
No joy there for Spong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Spong throws a big shot that misses.
Spong throws a hook but Stevens avoids it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Stevens as he connects with a hook.
Stevens throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Spong throws a counter combo.
Stevens scores with a jab. Spong acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT#It looks like Duncan Spong has been cut.
A jab from Stevens misses.
Stevens attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Spong lands the left hand.
Stevens throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've been told by Stevens's head coaches at Hardman MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Benji Stevens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stevens swings for the body but Spong moves out of range.
Stevens misses with a straight left.
Stevens blocks a head kick by Spong.
Spong blocks a jab.
Spong fails to land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stevens blocks a low kick nicely.
Stevens misses with a leg kick
and Spong counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#Stevens is rocked!#T2#
Stevens looks to score with a jab to the body but Spong is just out of range.
Oh Stevens is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Spong throws a right hand that misses
and Stevens counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stevens seems to have got his legs back now.
Stevens keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spong.
Stevens with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Spong chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stevens can pounce on him.
Stevens scores with a sloppy right hand. Spong should have avoided that one.
Stevens lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A left lands for Stevens.
Stevens throws a half hearted mid kick.
Spong let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Stevens is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spong.
Stevens lands with a nice body punch.
Stevens pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stevens throws a body kick that misses.
A lazy left from Spong finds it's target.
Spong throws a leg kick but Stevens checks it.
Stevens lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Spong circles away quickly and effectively.
As Stevens backs off Spong throws a huge counter combo but Stevens manages to avoid it all.#T3#
Stevens jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stevens throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Stevens blocks a head kick by Spong.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Spong.
Benji Stevens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duncan Spong.
Stevens throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Spong.
Stevens swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spong takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Spong checks a low kick from Stevens.
Stevens fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Spong throws a lazy head kick
and Stevens makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Spong on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Spong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stevens digs a good body shot into Spong's ribs.
Stevens tries a low kick but Spong avoids it.
Stevens moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Spong gets tackled into the ropes by Stevens. Stevens maintains the clinch.
Stevens lands a hook that snaps the head of Spong backwards.
Spong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stevens backwards.
Stevens pushes Spong back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stevens scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Stevens.
Stevens lands with a short shot to the head.
Stevens scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stevens lands a body punch.
Stevens lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from Stevens.
A right hand to the body from Stevens.
Stevens working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stevens scores with a hook to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stevens.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.#BC#
Stevens breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stevens scores with the left hand. Spong knows he should have avoided that one.
Stevens misses with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Benji Stevens dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Spong misses with a double jab
and Stevens connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stevens misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Spong misses.
Stevens appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Stevens takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Spong misses with a takedown attempt
and Stevens counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stevens goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stevens pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stevens cracks Spong with a good jab.
Spong takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Spong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
Stevens clinches with his opponent.
Spong is looking to break free of the clinch but Stevens has double underhooks.
Stevens lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Stevens escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A left lands for Stevens.
Stevens is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spong can do to turn this around?
Stevens slips under a jab from Spong.#T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Stevens as he connects with a hook.
Spong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stevens.
Stevens appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Spong has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Spong there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stevens steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spong.
Spong throws a sloppy head kick and Stevens moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spong. Stevens does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spong is looking to score with low kicks.
Stevens was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Spong misses with a hook.
Stevens fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stevens lands a really nice looking cross but Spong seems unphased.
Stevens lets loose with a powerful body kick. Spong will feel that in the morning.
Spong slips under a jab.
Stevens lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spong throws out a loose jab but Stevens uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stevens cracks Spong with an open hand slap.
Stevens lands with a hook. Spong tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T2#
Spong swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Stevens to counter with a crisp jab.
Spong on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Spong is breathing heavily.
Spong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stevens.
Stevens looks to land a combination but Spong avoids it well.
Stevens bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Spong's head backwards.
Stevens cracks Spong with a right hand to the side of the head.#ROC#Spong is rocked!
Spong throws a quick inside leg kick.
Spong shoots in and drives through. Stevens sprawls well.
A telegraphed right hand from Spong misses the target.
Spong misses with a straight right.
Stevens fires out a quick counter leg kick but Spong just manages to avoid it.
Stevens lands a nice shot to the body.
Stevens throws the kick towards the body but Spong avoids it.
Stevens bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stevens slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stevens looks to land a body kick but Spong moved away.
Stevens misses with a looping left.
Spong has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3#
A cross from Stevens lands.
Spong is still on wobbly legs! Can Stevens finish him?
A jab from Spong misses.
Spong seems to have recovered his senses.
Spong loads up on a big right hand but Stevens slips the punch.
Spong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stevens sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spong misses with a straight right.
Duncan Spong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stevens lands a two punch combo.
Stevens ducks under a wild hook from Spong.
Stevens swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Spong throws a head kick but Stevens moves out of range.
Stevens connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stevens lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Spong circles away quickly and effectively.
Spong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stevens.
Stevens connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Spong momentarily.
Stevens lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Benji Stevens 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.
Stevens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spong manages to avoid it.
Spong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T4#
A slow jab from Stevens misses its intended target.
Spong misses with a body kick.
Spong steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Stevens. That one must have hurt.
Stevens pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Despite the aggression on Spong's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Stevens displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spong throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Stevens.
Stevens bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Stevens was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Stevens scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Spong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Spong misses with a two punch combination.
Spong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Spong moves out of range of the leg kick from Stevens.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stevens steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spong.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Stevens here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Good standup being displayed there by Stevens as he connects with a hook.
Stevens swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Spong.
Good shot there by Stevens.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Benji Stevens dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Spong staying out of range there.
A jab from Spong misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stevens.
Spong fails to land the takedown.
Spong misses with an uppercut.
Benji Stevens is winning the standup battle so far.
Spong throws a nice looking combination but Stevens bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stevens throws a looping overhand right but Spong ducks down to avoid it.
Spong takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stevens throws a half hearted mid kick.
Spong moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Spong 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice shot lands for Spong.#CL#
Stevens has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stevens lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spong backwards.
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!
A nice left hand lands by Stevens.
Spong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1#
Stevens lands a shot to the body.
Spong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A shot in the inside from Stevens.
Spong is trying to push Stevens away but Stevens has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Stevens breaks from the clinch.
Spong fails with the takedown
and Stevens counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Spong ducks right into an uppercut from Stevens.
Stevens lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Spong goes down and covers up as Stevens starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benji Stevens!
Benji Stevens retains his featherweight title!
Benji Stevens decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
VKT: 10 Benzo Vs.Faulk
Date: Mar 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Petit throws a head kick that half lands.
Petit misses with a head kick.
Petit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Stevens.
Stevens bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Petit wants to land a leg kick but Stevens is out of range.
It looked like Stevens was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Stevens looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It seemed like Petit was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stevens looks for the body kick but Petit saw that one coming.
Petit misses with a head kick.
Stevens throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Petit.
Jean Luc Petit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Petit.
Petit swings for the body but Stevens moves out of range.
Stevens blocks a head kick by Petit.
Stevens swings for the body but Petit moves out of range.
Stevens scores with a nice body kick.
Petit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stevens moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petit throws a chopping leg kick but Stevens manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Stevens moves out of range of the body kick.
Petit throws a body shot but no joy.
Stevens throws a low kick but it's checked well by Petit.
Stevens lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT#It looks like Jean Luc Petit has been cut.#T1#
Stevens lands a jab to the nose.
Petit throws a sloppy head kick and Stevens moves out of range easily.
Petit misses with a straight right.
Petit throws a big shot that misses.
Stevens was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Petit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stevens doesn't seem bothered though.
Stevens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petit manages to avoid it.
Stevens throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Petit on the side of the head.
Stevens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petit manages to avoid it.
Petit lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stevens at a distance.
Petit fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stevens cracks Petit with a good jab.
Stevens misses with a right hand
and Petit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stevens drops his hands momentarily and Petit takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Petit 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 Stevens has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stevens and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Stevens looks to land a left hand but Petit moved out of range nicely.
Petit throws a head kick that misses.
Donk. Petit catches Stevens right on the button with a cross.
Petit throws a looping overhand right but Stevens ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Petit takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stevens 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.
Petit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Petit throws a head kick but Stevens moves out of range.
Stevens fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stevens moves out of range of the strikes.
Stevens changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stevens throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Petit appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Petit.
Nice defenses there by Petit.
Petit fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stevens on the side of the head.
Stevens just misses with a punch to the body.
Stevens drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stevens fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stevens throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stevens is looking to land body kicks.
Petit throws a head kick but Stevens moves out of range.
Stevens throws a body kick that misses.
Petit misses with a head kick.
#T3#
Stevens misses with an uppercut
and Petit counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Petit misses with a leg kick.
Stevens throws a chopping leg kick but Petit manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Stevens throws a body kick that misses.
Petit steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Petit throws the left hand but Stevens avoids the punch easily.
Stevens on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Petit misses with a wild combination.
Stevens avoids the body shot from Petit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stevens. Petit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stevens tries to bum rush Petit with a series of wild strikes but Petit uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Petit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stevens moves away.
Petit just misses with a punch to the body.
Stevens throws a low kick but Petit moves out of range easily.
Jab, jab by Stevens - just one landing.
Petit moves out of range as Stevens strikes.
Nice defenses there by Stevens.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Petit wants to slow Stevens down by chopping away at his legs. #T4#
Petit tries a head kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Stevens on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Petit takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petit attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Good work by Stevens as he checks the leg kick.
Stevens throws a wild body kick that Petit sees coming a mile off.
Stevens is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Petit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stevens.
Stevens is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Petit.
Petit connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Petit looks for the body kick but Stevens saw that one coming.
Stevens swings for the body but Petit moves out of range.
Petit throws a chopping leg kick but Stevens manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Petit throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Stevens counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Petit throws a hook to the side of Stevens's head but Stevens sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stevens defending well as Petit loads up on a big left hand.
Stevens slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Petit misses the shot to the body.
Stevens is looking to counter with a body kick.
Petit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stevens checks a low kick from Petit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Benji Stevens will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jean Luc Petit's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Petit throws a solid leg kick but Stevens takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Petit.
It looks like Stevens has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Petit with the inside leg kick.
Petit avoids the body shot from Stevens.
Stevens takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A jab lands there for Petit.
Petit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stevens sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stevens fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Petit misses with a head kick.
Petit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Petit with the inside leg kick.
Petit misses with a head kick.
Petit misses with an uppercut. Stevens saw that one coming.
Petit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stevens.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petit takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Petit has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Stevens keeps Petit at a distance using the push kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petit lands a nice shot to the body.
Petit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stevens.
Petit throws a shot from downtown. Stevens moves away and avoids it.
Petit avoids the body shot from Stevens.
#T1#
Stevens throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stevens throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jean Luc Petit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Petit tries a head kick but it misses.
Petit scores with a head kick. Stevens tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Petit pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stevens is looking to clinch but Petit is avoiding it.
Stevens digs a good hook to Petit's body.
Stevens feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Petits jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Stevens lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A nice inside leg kick there by Petit. That's going to slow Stevens down.
Petit throws a body shot but no joy.
Petit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stevens looks to land a left hand but Petit moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Petit misses.
Petit staying out of range there.
Petit gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stevens tries to clinch but Petit moves out of range.
Petit lands a body shot.
#T2#
Stevens throws a hook but Petit avoids it easily.
Petit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stevens cracks Petit with a right hand to the side of the head.
Petit walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stevens misses with a hook.
Stevens lands a head shot.#ROC#Petit is rocked!
Petit finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Petit moves out of range of the body kick.
Stevens throws an overhand right that lands on Petit's shoulder, as Petit tries to avoid the shot.
Petit avoids a kick to the body.
Stevens looks to land a body kick but Petit moved away.
A head kick from Petit lands but Stevens takes it in his stride.
Good standup being displayed there by Stevens as he connects with a hook.
Petit is still on wobbly legs! Can Stevens finish him?
Petit drops his guard momentarily, allowing Stevens to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Petit! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Stevens takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Benji Stevens!
Benji Stevens retains his featherweight title!
A victorious Benji Stevens thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Jean Luc Petit stepped up to the mic, saying '6.6'. |
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Event:
VKT 9
Date: Jan 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Knox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stevens throws out the jab.
Stevens throws a jab but it's blocked by Knox.
Stevens sets himself, and Knox steps forward looking for the clinch! Stevens avoids it this time.
Stevens misses with a straight left.
Knox throws a leg kick
and Knox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stevens looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stevens ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stevens throws a body kick that misses.
Knox steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Stevens.
Knox avoids the body shot from Stevens.
Knox wants to counter the offense by Stevens and move into the clinch position.
Stevens misses with a jab to the body
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stevens misses with a looping left.
Nice shot by Stevens.
Knox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stevens.
Stevens tries to bum rush Knox with a series of wild strikes but Knox uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Knox tries to clinch but Stevens moves out of range.
Stevens moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Knox avoids a kick 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!
Stevens fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Knox on the side of the head.#ROC#Knox is rocked!
Stevens connects with a quick right hand that sends Knox tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Benji Stevens!
Benji Stevens retains his featherweight title!
A victorious Benji Stevens thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
VKT 7
Date: Jan 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Pica's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stevens connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pica scrambles back to his feet.
A punch combination from Stevens misses.
Pica pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big right from Stevens misses.
Pica swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A slow jab from Stevens misses its intended target.
Stevens has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hardman MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Pica moves out of range of the body kick from Stevens.
Stevens ducks under a wild hook from Pica.#CL#
Stevens clinches with his opponent.
Stevens blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pica tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stevens swings wildly with an uppercut but Pica uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stevens.
Stevens working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pica blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stevens tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stevens working aggressively here.
A short left from Pica.
Pica tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stevens presses Pica against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stevens working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pica. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pica.
Stevens misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Pica fails to land.
Pica throws a punch but it's blocked by Stevens.
Stevens lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pica tries to throw a body punch but Stevens avoids it by throwing Pica back against the ropes.
Stevens lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stevens lands a hook that snaps the head of Pica backwards.
Stevens working aggressively here.
Pica lands a hook that snaps the head of Stevens backwards.
Pica misses with a body punch.
Pica struggles to land a body shot inside as Stevens controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stevens.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stevens.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Stevens creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stevens lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pica backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stevens is working Pica over against the ropes.
Pica lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Stevens manages to break the clinch.
Pica ducks under a wild hook from Stevens.
Pica was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Pica avoids the body shot from Stevens.
#T2#
A shot to the liver by Stevens. Beautiful body shot.
Pica tries to clinch up but Stevens circles away and keeps his distance.
Stevens throws a half hearted mid kick.
It seemed like Pica was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pica tries a low kick but Stevens avoids it.
Stevens loads up on a big right hand but Pica slips the punch.
Stevens scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stevens lands a jab to the nose.
Pica ducks under a wild hook from Stevens.
Benji Stevens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pica takes one on the button.
Stevens is looking to land body kicks.
Stevens pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pica is out of range and Stevens settles back down.
Stevens lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stevens scores with a kick to the midsection.
Stevens throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pica tries to clinch but Stevens moves out of range.
Pica takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Benji Stevens dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Stevens swats away the attempt to clinch by Pica.
Stevens thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pica swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stevens lands a jab to Pica's midsection.
Stevens misses the shot to the body.
Pica feints and then cracks Stevens's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stevens down.
Stevens throws out a loose jab but Pica uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stevens fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pica on the side of the head.
A jab from Pica misses.
Stevens shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pica throws a low kick but Stevens avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevens throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pica feints a counter leg kick.
Pica misses with a body shot.
Stevens throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pica takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pica uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stevens.
#T1#
Stevens waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pica.
Stevens with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pica throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stevens uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pica tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stevens is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pica can do to turn this around?
A lazy left from Stevens finds it's target.
Nice body kick from Stevens.
Nice shot lands for Stevens.
Stevens blocks a leg kick.
Stevens moves away from the strike by Pica.
Pica takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A slapping body kick lands there for Stevens.
Stevens scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pica tries to clinch up but Stevens circles away and keeps his distance.
Stevens connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pica momentarily.
Good exchange - Stevens coming out on top.#ROC#Pica is rocked!#T2#
Pica walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Pica is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Benji Stevens!
Benji Stevens retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath Benji Stevens thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
VKT 5
Date: Dec 19, 2020 |
#R1#
Jack cracks Stevens with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Stevens misses with a hook
and Jack counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A jab from Stevens finds it's way through Jack 's defenses.
Stevens fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jack .
Jack missing with a left hand there. Stevens was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stevens throws a counter combo.
Jack throws a head kick but Stevens moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stevens! But no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Stevens misses the target.
Jack wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jack takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stevens lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jack 's sensitive parts.
Stevens getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stevens lands the left hand.
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!
Jab, jab by Stevens - just one landing.
Jack throws a sloppy head kick
and Stevens counters with a two punch combo.
Sloppy strikes from Stevens. Those never looked like landing.
Stevens scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
Nice jab there from Stevens.
A combination from Stevens does no damage.
Jack rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stevens counters with a straight right hand.
Stevens is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jack .
Stevens lands a nice hook to Jack 's body. Jack takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jack walks into a jab.
Stevens has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Stevens throws a hook to the side of Jack 's head but Jack sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A counter left hand to the body from Jack misses its target.
Jack uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stevens.
Jack moves out of range as Stevens throws a body kick.
Stevens on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stevens throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jack sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jack misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stevens looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Stevens sizes up Jack with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the body from Jack misses
and Stevens connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stevens misses with a few strikes there.
A telegraphed right hand from Stevens misses the target. #CL#
Jack pushes Stevens up against the ropes in a clinch.
Jack wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stevens tries to work over Jack 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stevens.
Still in the clinch, Stevens scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stevens is trying to break the clinch but Jack has him pressed against the ropes.
Jack wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jack wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stevens has had enough of the clinch but Jack keeps him there for the moment.
Jack fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jack 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Benji Stevens dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Stevens connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jack momentarily.
Jab, jab by Stevens - just one landing.
Stevens walks into a left hand.
Stevens jabs at Jack 's body.
Stevens scores with a leg kick.
Jack needs to keep his hands up - Stevens had a free shot at his head there.#KD2#
Stevens lands with a right, followed by a left to the temple and Jack goes down! The ref sends Stevens to a neutral corner so he can begin the count. 3,4,5,6 and Jack is back to his feet. He seems a little groggy but the referee thinks he's OK to continue, so we're back to the action!#CUT2#It looks like Cracklin Jack has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stevens with a hook.
A jab from Stevens does it's job there.#ROC2#Jack is rocked!
Stevens lands a jab to the nose.
Oh Jack is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stevens throws a lazy right hand but Jack sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stevens throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jack seems to have got his legs back now.
Stevens swats away the attempt to clinch by Jack .#T1#
Stevens lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stevens cracks a nice hook into Jack 's ribs.
Jack on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jack ducks under a wild hook from Stevens.
Jack goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Stevens missing with a left hand there. Jack was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Benji Stevens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stevens throws a hook but Jack blocks it.
Stevens lands a jab to Jack 's midsection.
Jack misses with a head kick.
Jack has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jack there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jack takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jack pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stevens scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Stevens misses the jab.
Stevens lands with a hook. Jack tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stevens scores with a big combo that sends Jack crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but the referee has seen enough as Jack flops around uncontrollably and he's called an end to the fight! Stevens jumps onto the ropes and throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Gross.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benji Stevens!
Benji Stevens is the new featherweight champion!
An out of breath Benji Stevens thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
VKT 3
Date: Nov 28, 2020 |
#R1#
Stevens lands a body shot.
Stevens just misses with a punch to the body.
Pica throws a shot from downtown. Stevens moves away and avoids it.
Pica keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stevens.
Pica gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CUT2#It looks like Valerian Pica has been cut.
Pica misses with a kick to the body.
Pica tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Stevens paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stevens lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL#
Pica has Stevens up against the ropes in a clinch.
Pica working aggressively here.
Pica misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Stevens breaks from the clinch.
Pica takes one to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Pica.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pica looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stevens bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pica's head.#ROC2#Pica is rocked!
Pica circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Stevens. Pica falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Stevens!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Benji Stevens!
An out of breath Benji Stevens thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 19, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Diesel shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Stevens napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Diesel content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Stevens knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Diesel on the ground.#SUB2#
Diesel has an Americana. Stevens didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Diesel is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Diesel hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Trey Diesel! |
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