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Event:
DMMA 190 Panda vs Ubereerm
Date: May 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Clement fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stephens is out of range.
Clement clobbers Stephens with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice shot by Clement.
Clement takes a swing at Stephens's ribcage but misses.
Clement rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stephens moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD#
Clement shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Stephens napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Stephens wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Clement tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Clement wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stephens keeps working.
Clement misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T1#
Stephens is trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clement working the head and body with strikes.
Clement working the ground and pound.#SUB#
Clement is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Stephens knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Clement throws a strike aimed at the side of Stephens's head but Stephens avoids it well.
Clement cracks Stephens with a big right hand but Stephens just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Stephens is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T2#
Clement throws an elbow but Stephens slips to the side and avoids it well.
Clement throws a strike aimed at the side of Stephens's head but Stephens avoids it well.
Stephens parries the strikes from Clement easily there. Clement is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Stephens to escape.
#SUB#
Clement tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Clement misses with the ground and pound.
We've been hearing that Clement has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Clement creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Stephens sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #SUB#
Clement wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stephens, who protects the arm well.
Stephens is not content to let Clement control the position. #T3#
Stephens wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Stephens avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Clement.
Stephens regains half guard there - taking advantage of Clement's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Clement seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Stephens is trying to stand up here but Clement is controlling him well. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#ES2#
Stephens manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Clement keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC#
Clement pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hugo Clement seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clement misses with a leg kick.
Stephens is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Clement keeps Stephens at a distance using the push kick.
Stephens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clement.
Good exchange - Clement coming out on top.
Clement lands with a cross.
Clement shoots in and drives through. Stephens sprawls well.
Clement swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clement lands with a straight right. Stephens didn't see that one coming.
Stephens looks to land a combination. Clement sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Clement shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stephens as he jumps to the side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Clement dominated that round.
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#
Clement throws a front kick aimed at Stephens's knee but Stephens avoids it well.
Clement is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stephens can do to turn this around?
Nice defenses there by Stephens.
Stephens displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clement throws out the jab.
Stephens let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Stephens misses the shot to the body.
Stephens ducks under a wild hook from Clement.
Clement lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Good exchange - Clement coming out on top.
A nice leg kick from Clement, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stephens walks into a stiff left hand from Clement.
Stephens chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Clement can pounce on him.
Hugo Clement is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clement throws an overhand right that lands on Stephens's shoulder, as Stephens tries to avoid the shot.
A big right from Clement misses.
Clement waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stephens.
Lee Stephens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stephens ducks under a wild hook from Clement.
Stephens keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
Nice shot lands for Stephens.
Clement throws a big shot that misses.
Stephens doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Clement scores with a head kick.
Stephens ducks under a wild hook from Clement.
Clement thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stephens is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Stephens moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Stephens throws a series of punches but Clement avoids them all with ease.
Stephens throws a series of punches but Clement avoids them all with ease.
Clement fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stephens avoids it really well and circles away.
Stephens throws a counter combo.
Decent striking displayed by Clement there.#T2#
Stephens avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Stephens was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Clement thows a left - swing and a miss!
Clement looks to score with a jab to the body but Stephens is just out of range.
Clement will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Some wild striking there from Stephens.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Clement.
Stephens moves out of range of the strikes.
Clement throws a sloppy body shot
and Stephens counters with a stiff right hand.
Clement misses with a hook to the body
and Stephens counters with a two punch combo.
Stephens on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've been informed that Stephens has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Clement throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Stephens counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Clement connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Clement misses the target.
Stephens unleashes a big counter combination but Clement bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Clement throws a body kick that misses
and Stephens counters with a stiff right hand.
A nice leg kick from Clement, right into the meat of the thigh.
Clement takes a swing at Stephens's ribcage but misses.
As Clement backs off Stephens throws a huge counter combo but Clement manages to avoid it all.
Stephens blocks a leg kick.
Clement throws a lazy right hand but Stephens sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Clement throws a hook but Stephens blocks it.
Clement misses with a leg kick
and Stephens connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A decent looking cross lands there for Clement.
Clement lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stephens at a distance.
A big right from Clement misses.
Clement is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stephens.
It seemed like Stephens was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stephens lets loose with a powerful body kick. Clement will feel that in the morning.
Clement scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#T4#
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!
Clement shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Clement misses with an uppercut
and Stephens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stephens keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Clement.
Clement misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clement. Stephens does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clement tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stephens was well out of range. Poor timing from Clement.
Clement ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stephens moves away.
Stephens slips under a jab.
Stephens lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nice defenses there by Stephens.
Clement throws a leg kick that is checked
and Stephens connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stephens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clement.
Clement missing with a left hand there. Stephens was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stephens swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stephens moves out of range as Clement strikes.
Stephens tries a quick counter leg kick but Clement is wise to it.
Stephens uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Clement.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Clement dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Stephens uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Clement.
Clement throws a jab but it's blocked by Stephens.
Stephens looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Good exchange - Clement coming out on top.
Stephens misses with the combination.
Stephens checks a leg kick.
Stephens looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Clement throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stephens sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Clement misses with a leg kick.
Stephens has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Clement buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Clement misses with a hook. Stephens ducked under it nicely.
Stephens lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clement throws a hook but Stephens blocks it.
Nice body punch from Stephens.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stephens checks a leg kick.
Clement looks to land a combination but Stephens avoids it well.
Clement scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
Stephens throws a head kick but Clement moves out of range.
Clement throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stephens.
Stephens keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clement misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stephens avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stephens avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Clement swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stephens looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Clement throws a low kick but Stephens avoids it.
Stephens avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Clement waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stephens.
No luck for Clement with that takedown attempt.
Stephens throws a counter combo.
Clement misses with a few strikes there.
#T2#
Stephens just misses with a punch to the body.
Clement 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.
Clement is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stephens.
Clement throws a low kick but Stephens avoids it.
Stephens blocks a jab.
Stephens shapes to counter with a head kick.
Clement throws a right and a left that both miss.
Clement just misses with a punch to the body.
Stephens uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Clement.
Clement misses the shot to the body.
Stephens moves out of range of the strikes.
Clement cracks Stephens with a good jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clement misses with a lunging right hand
letting Stephens counter with a right hand.
Stephens defending well as Clement loads up on a big left hand.
Stephens throws a counter combo.
A low kick lands for Stephens.
#T3#
Stephens throws a right hand that Clement ducks under and follows up with a left that Clement also avoids with ease.
Stephens pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Clement back to the cage. Stephens follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Clement throws a head kick that misses
and Stephens counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Clement lands with a good body shot.
A jab from Clement misses.
Clement pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Stephens misses.
Stephens attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Clement pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stephens throws a looping overhand right but Clement ducks down to avoid it.
Stephens checks a low kick from Clement.#TD#
Clement drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stephens is pulling down on Clement's head. It's preventing any offense from Clement, at least for the moment.
Clement won't allow Stephens to get back to his feet. #T4#
Stephens not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stephens is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Clement is controlling him.
Clement postures up in Stephens's guard and throws a big left but Stephens blocks it.
Stephens working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Clement.
Clement working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Clement drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Stephens dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Clement looking to control.
Hugo Clement is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB#
Clement is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stephens defends well.
Lee Stephens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Clement looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hugo Clement showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Clement has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugo Clement!
An out of breath Hugo Clement 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:
DMMA 181 Roll vs Asteroid
Date: Apr 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Gutsu throws a series of punches but Stephens avoids them all with ease.
Stephens lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gutsu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stephens paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stephens throws a counter combo.
Gee Gutsu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gutsu, as that shot connected.
Gutsu throws a body shot but no joy.
Despite the aggression on Stephens's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gutsu lands a high kick!
Gutsu throws a combination. Stephens tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gutsu tries to bum rush Stephens with a series of wild strikes but Stephens uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gutsu moves in looking to clinch but Stephens pushes him off.
Gutsu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stephens keeps the fight on the outside.
Stephens looks to land a combination but Gutsu avoids it well.
Gutsu misses with a wild body shot.
Stephens throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stephens misses with a wild combination.
#T1#
Gutsu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Stephens counters with a left and a right that stings Gutsu. #CL#
Gutsu closes the distance and clinches.
Gutsu tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Gutsu drags the fight down to the ground.
Stephens looking to sit in guard and control but Gutsu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Gutsu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stephens is looking to stand up but Gutsu isn't so interested in that idea.
Stephens can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gutsu controls the pace.
Stephens is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gutsu is controlling him. #T2#
Gutsu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stephens is looking to stand up but Gutsu isn't so interested in that idea.
Gutsu tries to free his leg and advance position but Stephens is retaining full guard.
Gutsu is working hard here to advance position.
Gutsu is looking to work some ground and pound but Stephens has wrist control.
Gutsu is looking to work some ground and pound but Stephens has wrist control.
Stephens avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gutsu looking to pass the guard.
Gutsu pushing down on Stephens's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3#
Gutsu trying to mount his opponent but Stephens defends it.
Stephens tries to kick Gutsu off but Gutsu keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gutsu doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stephens counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gutsu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stephens paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gutsu defending well as Stephens loads up on a big left hand.
Stephens lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Gutsu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stephens sprawls well. Stephens wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gutsu gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gee Gutsu. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Gutsu is looking to clinch but Stephens is avoiding it.
We've been informed that Stephens has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Gutsu throws a hook but Stephens avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Stephens. No joy for Gutsu on that attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Stephens misses.
Gutsu tries to clinch up but Stephens circles away and keeps his distance.
Gutsu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stephens swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stephens throws a chopping leg kick but Gutsu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
No joy there for Stephens, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stephens pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gutsu back to the cage. Stephens follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2#It looks like Gee Gutsu has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Gutsu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It seemed like Stephens was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stephens lands with a cross.
Gutsu darts in trying to clinch
and Stephens counters with a series of strikes. Gutsu will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lee Stephens will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gee Gutsu's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A head kick misses from Gutsu.
Gutsu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stephens circles away quickly and effectively.
Stephens misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lee Stephens seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stephens throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stephens throws a right and a left that Gutsu avoids nicely.
Gutsu doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Stephens to counter with a crisp jab.
Gutsu lands with an overhand left.
Stephens swats away the attempt to clinch by Gutsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephens moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Gutsu is looking to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Stephens on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stephens misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T1#
Stephens misses with a wild combination.
Gutsu feinted with a counter takedown.
Gutsu throws a head kick but Stephens moves out of range.
A nice combination there by Stephens.
Stephens has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gutsu finds it's way round the side to connect with Stephens's head.
Nice straight punches there by Stephens. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stephens.
Gutsu tries to clinch up.
A little jabbing left from Stephens on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gutsu wants to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Stephens on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stephens throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gutsu tries to clinch up
and Stephens counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Gutsu moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Gutsu drives through and clinches with Stephens against the cage.
Stephens letting Gutsu take a breather here.
Gutsu tries for a takedown. No joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stephens lands a right hand. #TD#
Gutsu gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Stephens regains guard.
Gutsu wants to control from the top but Stephens keeps moving.
Stephens preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Gutsu showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gutsu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gutsu trying to control the position from guard on top but Stephens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gutsu 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.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stephens has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gutsu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Stephens gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gutsu is looking to clinch.
Gutsu swinging wildly here.
Stephens digs a good hook to Gutsu's body.
Gutsu ducks under a wild hook from Stephens.
Gutsu wants to clinch.
Stephens swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gutsu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stephens doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Stephens stalks Gutsu and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gutsu's face. Gutsu staggers backwards, shaken.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Stephens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gee Gutsu's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Gutsu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stephens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL#
Gutsu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stephens, pushing him back against the cage.
Gutsu can't get the takedown.
Stephens throws a head punch that misses.
Stephens prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gutsu has Stephens pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stephens manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gee Gutsu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stephens blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Gutsu turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Gutsu manages to end up in side control.
Gutsu misses with the ground and pound.#SUB#
Gutsu swings around for an armbar but Stephens sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gutsu's guard.
Gutsu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stephens.
Gutsu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stephens is one step ahead there. #T1#
Stephens in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gutsu trying to keep a closed guard but Stephens is proving a slippery customer.
Stephens throwing strikes from guard but Gutsu blocks nicely.
Gutsu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gutsu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stephens.
Stephens trying to control the position from guard on top but Gutsu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gutsu wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Stephens is looking to work some ground and pound but Gutsu has wrist control.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gutsu 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.
Stephens trying to control the position from guard on top but Gutsu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gutsu working a defensive guard here.
Gutsu is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Stephens is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gutsu throws a head kick that misses.
Gutsu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gutsu is looking to clinch.
Gutsu throws a head kick but Stephens moves out of range.
#CL#
Gutsu clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Stephens's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Gutsu wants to clinch.
A big right from Gutsu misses.
Stephens swinging wildly here.
Gee Gutsu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gutsu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Despite the aggression on Stephens's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL#
Gutsu pushes Stephens up against the cage in a clinch.
Gutsu is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stephens gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gutsu is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Stephens is defending well.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stephens throws an elbow but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stephens. #T4#
A shot in the inside from Stephens.
Gutsu has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Stephens after a bit of a struggle.
Gutsu tries to score a body lock takedown but Stephens shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gutsu is trying to drag Stephens to the mat but Stephens just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gutsu tries for a takedown. No joy.
Stephens on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gutsu fails to pull guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gutsu tries to work over Stephens's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stephens swings wildly with an uppercut but Gutsu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee Stephens is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gutsu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee Stephens comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stephens 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Stephens!
Lee Stephens really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Stoner's Killer Apparel logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
DMMA 171 Kersikov vs Pinks 2
Date: Mar 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Le Franc fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stephens swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Le Franc throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stephens displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Le Franc throws out the jab.
Stephens went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Le Franc works over Stephens's head and body with a nice combination.
Stephens avoids the head kick by Le Franc.
Stephens on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Le Franc rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stephens counters with a stiff right hand.
Le Franc swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stephens seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Stephens misses with the combination.
Le Franc takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Le Franc moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Le Franc has Stephens up against the cage in a clinch.
Stephens can't break the clinch.
#T1#
Le Franc tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Le Franc misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Le Franc's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Le Franc wants to clinch up but Stephens keeps it at a distance.
Stephens on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Le Franc throws an off balance right hand
and Stephens connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stephens definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Le Franc misses with a hook. Stephens ducked under it nicely.
Stephens appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Le Franc lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stephens backs up against the cage.
Le Franc misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stephens.
Le Franc throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A quick step to the side and Stephens tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL2#
Le Franc moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Le Franc breaks the clinch.
Le Franc throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Stephens misses the target.
Le Franc scores with a body shot.
#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Le Franc defending well as Stephens loads up on a big left hand.
A countering left hand to the body from Le Franc misses.
Nice uppercut there from Le Franc.
The fighters circle momentarily. Le Franc darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Guy Le Franc is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Le Franc throws a head kick that misses
and Stephens counters with a thumping low kick.
Le Franc takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Le Franc throws a head kick that misses
and Stephens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Le Franc tries to close the distance and clinch but Stephens swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Le Franc lands a glancing blow to the side of Stephens's head.
Le Franc throws an off balance right hand
letting Stephens counter with a right hand.
Le Franc swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Le Franc showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stephens.
A head kick from Le Franc lands but Stephens takes it in his stride. #T3#
Le Franc misses with a straight right.
A combination from Le Franc does no damage.
Le Franc misses with a series of wild punches.
Le Franc scores with a punch to the head.
Le Franc lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stephens backs up against the cage.
Le Franc throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Guy Le Franc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Le Franc takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Le Franc misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Stephens counters with a nice uppercut.
Stephens walks into a straight right hand from Le Franc.
Stephens misses with a wild combination.
Le Franc looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Le Franc listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Le Franc throws a right hand that misses
and Le Franc takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Left hook, right uppercut from Le Franc.
Le Franc cracks Stephens with a good jab.
Le Franc gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stephens throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Le Franc counter with a right hand.
Le Franc swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Stephens counter with a right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Le Franc looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stephens slips under a jab from Le Franc.
It looked like Stephens wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A head kick by Le Franc misses
and Stephens counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick by Le Franc misses
and Stephens counters with a straight right hand.
Le Franc jabs Stephens right on the nose. Stephens blinks but takes it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Le Franc misses the target.
Stephens feinted there with a counter leg kick.
No joy there for Le Franc, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Guy Le Franc dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Le Franc throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stephens sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Le Franc lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CL2#
Le Franc forces Stephens back against the cage and clinches.
Le Franc softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Le Franc breaks the clinch.
Le Franc looks to clinch
and Stephens counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Le Franc throws a head kick that Stephens semi-blocks.
Le Franc tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stephens paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick misses from Le Franc.
Le Franc misses with a head kick.
Le Franc has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Franc misses with a head kick.
Stephens looks to land a combination. Le Franc sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Le Franc misses with an uppercut.
Le Franc waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stephens.
A little feinted left hand from Stephens on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stephens ducks under a wild hook from Le Franc.
Stephens throws a big counter combination but Le Franc scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Le Franc.
Stephens avoids the head kick by Le Franc.
Le Franc jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stephens appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Some wild striking there from Le Franc.
Guy Le Franc seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stephens avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Stephens misses the target.
Lee Stephens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Le Franc clinches.
Le Franc tries a body shot but Stephens blocks it.
#BC2#
Le Franc's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Le Franc darts in and clinches Stephens up against the cage.
Le Franc lands a nice uppercut.
Stephens blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stephens's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2##BC2#
Le Franc breaks the clinch.
Le Franc misses with a hook.
Le Franc throws a head kick that misses
and Stephens counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Le Franc loads up on a big right hand but Stephens slips the punch.
Le Franc misses with a hook
and Stephens counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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!
Le Franc tries to clinch but Stephens moves away
and Stephens counters with a stiff right hand.
Stephens uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Le Franc.
Le Franc lands a head kick!
Le Franc misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stephens throwing a counter right hand but Le Franc manages to avoid it.
Le Franc throws a right hand that Stephens ducks under and follows up with a left that Stephens also avoids with ease.
Le Franc tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stephens paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stephens went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Le Franc scores with a nice strike.
Le Franc uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stephens.
Stephens takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stephens slips a straight right by Le Franc.#T3#
Stephens throws a body punch but Le Franc moves out of range.
Le Franc scores with a head kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Le Franc darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stephens misses with a wild combination.
Le Franc rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stephens moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Le Franc misses with a wild body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Le Franc scores with a four punch combination!
Le Franc takes one on the button.
Le Franc steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stephens.
Stephens lands a slapping body shot.
Le Franc throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Stephens to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stephens avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Le Franc tries to bum rush Stephens with a series of wild strikes but Stephens uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
An attempted straight right counter from Stephens misses the target.#T4#
Le Franc misses with a right hand
and Stephens connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Le Franc connects with a crisp jab.
Le Franc moves into range and connects with a jab.
Le Franc throws a combination that misses
and Stephens counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stephens connects with a looping right hand.
Stephens misses with a straight left.
Despite the aggression on Le Franc's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Le Franc slips a jab and a cross from Stephens.
Stephens throws a series of punches but Le Franc moves out of range.
Stephens looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Stephens throws an overhand right that lands on Le Franc's shoulder, as Le Franc tries to avoid the shot.
Le Franc tries to clinch up.
It looked like Stephens wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Le Franc rushes Stephens and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Le Franc breaks from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stephens misses with a double jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Guy Le Franc showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Le Franc swings widly with a right hand
and Stephens counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good exchange - Stephens coming out on top.
A punch combination from Le Franc misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Stephens misses the target.
Le Franc throws a head kick that half lands.
Le Franc uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stephens.
Le Franc misses with a hook.
Le Franc scores with a body shot.
Le Franc lands a jab to the nose.
Stephens slips under a jab.
Le Franc swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Le Franc avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL2#
Stephens gets tackled into the cage by Le Franc. Le Franc maintains the clinch. #T1#
Le Franc throws a head punch that misses.
Le Franc doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Le Franc breaks the clinch.
Le Franc stuns Stephens with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Le Franc misses with a hook
and Stephens counters with a straight right hand.
Stephens takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Le Franc throws a shot from downtown. Stephens moves away and avoids it.
Le Franc throws an off balance right hand
and Stephens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Le Franc jabs Stephens to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Stephens. Those never looked like landing.
Le Franc misses with an uppercut
and Stephens counters with a straight right hand.
Le Franc misses with a combination
and Stephens connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stephens avoids the head kick by Le Franc.
#T2#
Le Franc getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Le Franc misses with a combination
and Stephens counters with a straight right hand.
Stephens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Le Franc throws a combination that misses
and Stephens counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Le Franc looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Le Franc throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stephens keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Le Franc throws a sloppy head kick
and Stephens counters with a straight right hand.
Stephens slips under a jab.
Le Franc throws a lazy uppercut
and Stephens counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stephens scores with a hook.#T3#
Le Franc swings widly with a right hand
enabling Stephens to counter with a crisp jab.
Le Franc swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Stephens counters with a thumping low kick.
Le Franc throws a lazy uppercut
and Le Franc takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Le Franc takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stephens throws a right and a left that Le Franc avoids nicely.
Le Franc throws a predictable looking body shot
and Stephens counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stephens misses with an uppercut. Le Franc saw that one coming.
Le Franc slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Le Franc scores with a four punch combination!
Le Franc throws a sloppy body shot
letting Stephens counter with a right hand.
Le Franc moves away from the strike by Stephens.
Le Franc throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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 head kick misses from Le Franc.
Le Franc lands with a nice body punch.
Le Franc misses with a jab to the body
and Stephens counters with a left and a right that stings Le Franc. #T4#
Stephens ducks under a wild hook from Le Franc.
Le Franc with a nice cross.
Stephens avoids the head kick by Le Franc.
Stephens lands a glancing blow to the side of Le Franc's head.
Le Franc misses with a head kick.
Stephens appears to be looking for a big counter.
Le Franc throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Stephens wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Le Franc defending well as Stephens loads up on a big left hand.
Le Franc takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Le Franc misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stephens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Le Franc defending well as Stephens loads up on a big left hand.
Stephens misses with a wild combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lee Stephens.
Well Le Franc 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guy Le Franc! |
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Event:
DMMA 165 OMalley vs Pinkman
Date: Jan 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Bukowski swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Stephens counters with a nice uppercut.
Bukowski changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bukowski scores with a hook to the body. Stephens takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bukowski lands with a shot to the body.
Bukowski throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stephens on the side of the head.
Bukowski lands with a good body shot.
Bukowski connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bukowski throws a big shot that misses.
Stephens was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bukowski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bukowski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stephens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bukowski thinking.
Bukowski slips under a jab from Stephens.
Bukowski cracks a nice hook into Stephens's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bukowski lands a head shot.
Bukowski throws a right and a left that Stephens avoids nicely.
Charles Bukowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Stephens cracks Bukowski with a good jab.
Stephens definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sloppy strikes from Stephens. Those never looked like landing.
Bukowski lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bukowski misses with the combination.
Bukowski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bukowski swinging wildly here.
It looked like Stephens was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bukowski.
Bukowski misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Bukowski shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Stephens napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bukowski in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bukowski working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Stephens parries the strikes from Bukowski easily there. Bukowski is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Stephens to escape.
Bukowski landing strikes. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bukowski in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Bukowski lands some shots froms side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stephens is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bukowski asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Bukowski wants to control but Stephens is keeping him busy.
Bukowski throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Bukowski cracks Stephens with a big elbow.
Stephens is not content to let Bukowski control the position. #T3#
Bukowski working away.#ES#
Stephens throws Bukowski to one side and escapes!
Bukowski with a nice calf kick.
Bukowski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stephens.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bukowski! But no joy.
Bukowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stephens was well out of range. Poor timing from Bukowski.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bukowski. Stephens does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Stephens was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Stephens uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bukowski has time to react.
Stephens misses the shot to the body.
Bukowski connects with a body shot.
Bukowski misses with a shot to the body
and Stephens counters with a three punch combo that has Bukowski backing up. Bukowski nods at Stephens to acknowledge the strikes.
Bukowski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stephens pinned against the cage. Stephens gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Stephens swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Bukowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Stephens is just out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stephens takes one to the side of the head.
Stephens will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bukowski throws a jab but it's blocked by Stephens.
Stephens seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
An inside leg kick from Bukowski misses.
Bukowski smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stephens keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stephens ducks right into an uppercut from Bukowski.
A shot to the body from Bukowski misses
and Stephens counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bukowski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stephens counters with a straight right hand.
Stephens closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Bukowski dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
No joy there for Bukowski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bukowski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stephens tries to avoid it but Bukowski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stephens to the ground. Stephens escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bukowski misses the jab.
Bukowski throws the left hand but Stephens avoids the punch easily.
Stephens throws a big counter combination but Bukowski scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Stephens missing with a left hand there. Bukowski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bukowski throws a front kick aimed at Stephens's knee but Stephens avoids it well.
Stephens throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bukowski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stephens throws a series of punches but Bukowski avoids them all with ease.
Bukowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bukowski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stephens stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bukowski swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bukowski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Charles Bukowski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stephens throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bukowski.
Stephens throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#T1#
Bukowski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stephens avoids it really well and circles away.
Stephens is looking to counter punch.
Bukowski throws a jab when Stephens was well out of range.
A combination from Stephens does no damage.
Bukowski lands a nice looking body shot.
Stephens throws a series of punches but Bukowski moves out of range.
Lee Stephens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bukowski takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bukowski darts in looking for a takedown but Stephens gets double underhooks and turns Bukowski into the cage.
Lee Stephens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Bukowski.
Bukowski cracks Stephens with a good jab.
Bukowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bukowski misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Stephens holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T2#
A nice left hand lands by Bukowski.
Bukowski is trying to pull guard but Stephens has him pressed against the cage.
Bukowski goes for a takedown attempt but Stephens pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bukowski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stephens.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bukowski. Stephens does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bukowski misses with a double jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bukowski throws out a loose jab but Stephens uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stephens throwing a counter right hand but Bukowski manages to avoid it.
Bukowski with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stephens counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bukowski just misses with a punch to the body.
Stephens is looking to counter punch.
Bukowski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stephens blocks a low kick nicely.
Bukowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stephens manages to avoid it.
Bukowski is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T3#
Bukowski throws a poor cross that misses
and Stephens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bukowski lands with a good body shot.
Bukowski throws a right hand that Stephens ducks under and follows up with a left that Stephens also avoids with ease.
Stephens misses with a double jab.
Bukowski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bukowski lands a nice shot to the body.
Bukowski shoots in for a takedown but Stephens shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck for Bukowski with that takedown attempt.
Bukowski scores with a shot to the body.
Stephens lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bukowski thuds a left hand into Stephens's body.
Bukowski lands with a right hand. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Bukowski. Stephens does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stephens went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bukowski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stephens avoids it really well and circles away.
Bukowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bukowski misses with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Bukowski. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bukowski.
Bukowski just misses with a punch to the body.
Stephens throws a big counter combination but Bukowski scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bukowski shoots and misses
and Stephens counters with a straight right hand.
Bukowski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stephens.
Stephens misses with a few strikes there.
Bukowski misses with a body shot.
A punch combination from Stephens misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Charles Bukowski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bukowski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stephens looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bukowski shoots in looking for a takedown but Stephens manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bukowski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bukowski lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Stephens slaps away a takedown attempt from Bukowski, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Stephens seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bukowski just misses with a punch to the body.
Stephens shoots in for a takedown but Bukowski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stephens lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bukowski backs up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Bukowski closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Stephens did well to prevent Bukowski getting side control.
Stephens kicks off Bukowski and gets to his feet.
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!
Bukowski jabs Stephens right on the nose. Stephens blinks but takes it well.
Bukowski looks for a takedown but Stephens sprawls well.
Lee Stephens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Bukowski.#T1#
Bukowski jabs Stephens right on the nose. Stephens blinks but takes it well.
Bukowski blocks a jab.
Bukowski throws a predictable looking body shot
and Stephens counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bukowski throws a body shot but no joy.
Bukowski throws a lazy right hand but Stephens sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stephens throws a jab but it's blocked by Bukowski.
Bukowski throws a series of punches but Stephens moves out of range.
Stephens ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bukowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stephens.
Stephens takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bukowski throws a series of strikes that have Stephens backpedaling.
#T2#
Stephens lands with a shot to the body.
Bukowski misses with a hook.
Bukowski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stephens fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bukowski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bukowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Stephens is just out of range.
Bukowski lands a nice looking body shot.
Bukowski swings away with a body shot that misses
and Stephens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A cross from Bukowski lands.
Bukowski throws a nice looking combination but Stephens bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bukowski misses with a leg kick
enabling Stephens to counter with a crisp jab.
Bukowski throws a body shot but no joy.
Bukowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stephens was well out of range. Poor timing from Bukowski.
Stephens throws a series of strikes that have Bukowski backpedaling.
#T3#
Bukowski lands with a straight right. Stephens didn't see that one coming.
Bukowski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bukowski misses with a straight right.
Bukowski misses with a wild combination.
Bukowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Stephens is just out of range.
Stephens throws a big counter combination but Bukowski scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bukowski lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Stephens walks into a jab.#TD2#
Bukowski throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Stephens tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bukowski is in Stephens's guard.
Bukowski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bukowski advances to half guard.
Bukowski is looking to take a break and control but Stephens is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bukowski throws a strike but Stephens avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T4#
Stephens is pulling down on Bukowski's head. It's preventing any offense from Bukowski, at least for the moment.
Bukowski makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still 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!
Stephens working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bukowski. #ES#
Stephens scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Stephens uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bukowski.
Bukowski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A combination from Stephens does no damage.
Charles Bukowski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stephens staying out of range there.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Charles Bukowski.
I've got Bukowski 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Bukowski! |
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Event:
DC 17: New Year, New Me
Date: Jan 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Stephens looks to land a right hand but Womack moved out of range.
Stephens moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromWomack.
Womack misses with a combination
and Stephens counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Stephens.
Womack tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Womack throws a right and a left that Stephens avoids nicely.
Womack throws a head kick that misses
and Stephens counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stephens shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Womack eats them both and turns towards Stephens to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Stephens definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Stephens takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Womack pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stephens lands a head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stephens blocks a head kick by Womack.
Stephens moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Womack throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Womack takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick misses from Womack. #T1#
Womack throws a head kick that misses.
Stephens throws a chopping leg kick but Womack manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Womack throws a jab when Stephens was well out of range.
Stephens shoots for a takedown but Womack saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Womack throws a right hand that Stephens ducks under and follows up with a left that Stephens also avoids with ease.
Stephens lands a nice looking body shot.
Womack misses with a combination
and Womack takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stephens looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A combination from Womack does no damage.
Womack shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Stephens eats them both and turns towards Womack to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Stephens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Womack.
Womack misses with the combination.
Stephens tries to counter by clinching up but Womack breaks away and moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick by Womack misses
and Stephens connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Stephens throws a series of punches but Womack avoids them all with ease.
Womack misses with a wild combination.
Stephens checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Womack misses the shot to the body.
Stephens is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Stephens lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Womack circles away quickly and effectively.
Womack lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stephens backs up against the cage.
A shot to the body from Womack misses
and Stephens counters with a straight right hand.
Womack throws the left hand but Stephens avoids the punch easily.
Stephens swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stephens scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stephens blocks a head kick by Womack.
Stephens throws a head kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from Womack.
Stephens showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Womack.
#T3#
The crowd cheers as Stephens lands an impressive looking overhand right. Womack doesn't seem phased though.
Stephens avoids a punch combination nicely.
As Womack tries to get set, Stephens tries to push him back and clinch up but Womack manages to avoid the attempt.
Stephens keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Womack throws a head kick but Stephens moves out of range.
Womack misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Womack throws a right and a left that both miss.
Womack dodges the punch combination from Stephens.
Womack tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stephens is looking to counter punch.
Stephens lunges at Womack with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Womack's hand.
Womack throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Stephens counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Stephens.
Stephens trying to land knees to the body.
Womack tries to circle away but Stephens has him pinned against the cage.#T4#
Womack has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Womack has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Womack tries to circle away but Stephens has him pinned against the cage.
Stephens will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Womack up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Womack's face as he tries to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stephens.
Stephens landing knees to the body.
Womack has had enough of the clinch but Stephens keeps him there for the moment.
Womack is looking to break free of the clinch but Stephens has double underhooks.
Stephens keeps control of Womack as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stephens lands a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Stephens dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Stephens dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Womack. That did some damage!
Womack displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A head kick misses from Womack. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Stephens.
Stephens slows the pace down.
Stephens trying to control the action but Womack is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Stephens goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Womack rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Stephens's guard! Nice work there by Womack!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stephens is looking to stand up but Womack isn't so interested in that idea.
Womack throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stephens works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Womack accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stephens is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Womack pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stephens is keeping the position for now.
Womack controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Stephens keeping full guard, as Womack tries to pass. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SU2#
Womack stands up and waves to Stephens to follow him.
A head kick misses from Womack.
Womack on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stephens takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Stephens dodges the punch combination from Womack.
Womack is looking to clinch but Stephens is avoiding it.
Stephens scores with a one two! Womack had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Stephens moves away from the strike by Womack.
A punch combination from Womack misses.
Womack closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stephens circles away.
Womack is breathing heavily.
Womack misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stephens was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Womack goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Womack needs to keep his hands up - Stephens had a free shot at his head there.
Mac Womack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Womack pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Womack looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Womack moves in looking to clinch but Stephens pushes him off.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stephens.
Stephens stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stephens wants it to stay on the feet.
Stephens throwing a counter right hand but Womack manages to avoid it.
Stephens showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Womack.
Womack is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stephens.
Stephens feints a jab promting Womack to slip. Stephens then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Womack slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Stephens on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Womack misses. #T4#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stephens.
Stephens is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Womack.
Stephens works over Womack's head and body with a nice combination.
Womack throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Stephens to counter with a crisp jab.
Stephens avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Stephens was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Womack.
Stephens jabs Womack right on the nose. Womack blinks but takes it well.
Lee Stephens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stephens.
Womack falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stephens counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#Womack is rocked!
Womack pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Womack throws a head kick that misses
and Stephens counters with a three punch combo that has Womack backing up. Womack nods at Stephens to acknowledge the strikes.
Womack is still on wobbly legs! Can Stephens finish him?
Stephens connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Womack covering up! Stephens comes in with a big uppercut and Womack goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lee Stephens!
Lee Stephens really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that AVALON logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
DC 11: Knightley vs White
Date: Dec 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Trejo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Trejo throws a head kick but Stephens moves out of range.
Trejo throws a sloppy head kick and Stephens moves out of range easily.
Trejo misses with the combination.
Stephens takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice defenses there by Stephens.
Stephens changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Trejo tries to bum rush Stephens with a series of wild strikes but Stephens uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Trejo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stephens counters with a one-two to the body.
Trejo throws a right hand that misses
and Stephens counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stephens shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Trejo pinned against the cage. Trejo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Stephens walks into a jab.#T1#
Stephens misses the jab.
Stephens misses with a double jab.
Trejo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
No joy there for Stephens, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Trejo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Trejo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Trejo tries to land a front kick but Stephens steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Trejo has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A big left from Trejo misses.
Trejo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stephens looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Trejo misses with a body shot.
Trejo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Trejo misses with a jab to the body
and Stephens counters with a head kick. That will keep Trejo thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Trejo misses with a lunging right hand
and Stephens counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stephens takes one on the button.#T2#
Stephens misses with a jab, cross combination.
#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Trejo has knocked Stephens down with a huge combo! Trejo steps away and waves a wobbly Stephens back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Stephens is rocked!
Crack! Trejo connects with the perfect overhand right and Stephens falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Trejo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Danny Trejo!
A victorious Danny Trejo 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:
DC 5: Doncic vs Silva
Date: Nov 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Stephens scores with a sloppy right hand. Bong Sik should have avoided that one.
Bong Sik jabs Stephens right on the nose. Stephens blinks but takes it well.
Bong Sik throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stephens stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stephens throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bong Sik throws a right hand that misses
and Stephens cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bong Sik is looking to score with low kicks.
Stephens tries to counter by clinching up but Bong Sik breaks away and moves out of range.
Bong Sik misses with a leg kick
enabling Stephens to counter with a crisp jab.
Bong Sik avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stephens swinging wildly here.
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!
Bong Sik tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stephens swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A jab from Bong Sik does it's job there.
Ma Bong Sik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bong Sik swings for the body but Stephens moves out of range.
Stephens moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
Bong Sik throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stephens throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bong Sik.
Stephens checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bong Sik throws a chopping leg kick but Stephens manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Stephens takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bong Sik throws out a loose jab but Stephens uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bong Sik misses with a low kick.
Bong Sik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stephens takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stephens slips a jab and a cross from Bong Sik.
Stephens definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bong Sik will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Stephens keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stephens pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A left lands for Stephens.#T2#
Bong Sik throws a hook but Stephens blocks it.
Stephens blocks a low kick nicely.
Stephens stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bong Sik.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bong Sik misses with a low kick.
A big right from Bong Sik misses.
Stephens misses with a low kick.
Bong Sik with a nice cross.
Stephens moves out of range as Bong Sik throws a body kick.
Bong Sik tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stephens swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stephens throws a big shot that misses.
Bong Sik connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bong Sik throws a lazy body kick
enabling Stephens to counter with a crisp jab.
Stephens fails to land with a series of punches.
#T3#
Bong Sik throws a leg kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Stephens misses the target.
Stephens looks to land a left hand but Bong Sik moved out of range nicely.
Bong Sik checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Stephens uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bong Sik throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bong Sik misses with a hook. Stephens ducked under it nicely.
Bong Sik fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bong Sik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stephens was well out of range. Poor timing from Bong Sik.
Bong Sik throws a hook but Stephens avoids it easily.
Stephens lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bong Sik throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stephens checks the leg kick.
Stephens went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Stephens lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bong Sik circles away quickly and effectively.#T4#
Stephens lands a nice shot to the body.
Stephens is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Stephens misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bong Sik feints a counter leg kick.
A low kick from Bong Sik misses
and Stephens counters with a series of strikes. Bong Sik will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stephens throws a right hand that Bong Sik ducks under and follows up with a left that Bong Sik also avoids with ease.
A good leg kick by Bong Sik.
Bong Sik jabs Stephens to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stephens loads up on a big right hand but Bong Sik slips the punch.
Stephens looks to land a right hand but Bong Sik moved out of range.
Stephens checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Stephens misses with the combination.
Nice cross by Bong Sik.
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 Lee Stephens will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Stephens misses with a wild body shot.
Stephens lands with a nice combination. Bong Sik backs away looking to recover.
Bong Sik throws a front kick that sends Stephens stumbling back into the cage.
Stephens throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Stephens cracks Bong Sik with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lee Stephens is winning the standup battle so far.
Stephens slips a straight right by Bong Sik.
Stephens takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stephens scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stephens slips a straight right by Bong Sik.
Stephens missing with a left hand there. Bong Sik was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bong Sik connects with the punch.
Stephens walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bong Sik misses with a looping left.
Bong Sik throws a wild body kick that Stephens sees coming a mile off.#T1#
Bong Sik is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stephens.
Bong Sik throws a hook but Stephens blocks it.
Stephens takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stephens throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It seemed like Bong Sik was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bong Sik throws a hook but Stephens avoids it easily.
Stephens throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bong Sik walks into a jab.
Bong Sik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stephens manages to avoid it.
Bong Sik takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bong Sik misses with a kick to the body.
Bong Sik misses with a body shot.
Bong Sik misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Stephens moves out of range of the leg kick from Bong Sik.
Stephens scores with a sloppy right hand. Bong Sik should have avoided that one.
Bong Sik scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bong Sik lands a nice shot to the body.
Stephens missing with a left hand there. Bong Sik was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stephens misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bong Sik. Stephens does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stephens is looking to counter punch.
Stephens lands a head kick!
Bong Sik loads up on a big right hand but Stephens slips the punch.
Stephens drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bong Sik sprawls and moves away.
Bong Sik throws a leg kick
and Stephens makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stephens scores with a jab to the body.
Stephens checks a low kick from Bong Sik.#CL#
Stephens takes the fight into the clinch. #T3#
Bong Sik lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC2#
Bong Sik breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice shot lands for Bong Sik.
Stephens lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bong Sik's sensitive parts.
Stephens lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bong Sik throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stephens.
Stephens tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stephens throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stephens with a hook.
Bong Sik throws a leg kick but Stephens sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bong Sik scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice body kick from Bong Sik.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stephens scores with a sloppy right hand. Bong Sik should have avoided that one.
Ma Bong Sik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Decent striking displayed by Stephens there.
Stephens misses with a body shot
and Bong Sik counters with a straight right hand.
Stephens chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bong Sik can pounce on him.
Stephens tries to bum rush Bong Sik with a series of wild strikes but Bong Sik uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bong Sik only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Stephens.
That kick from Bong Sik tenderised Stephens's leg. Stephens is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL#
Stephens takes the fight into the clinch.
Stephens tries to pull guard but Bong Sik won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Lee Stephens will probably get the nod.
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#
Bong Sik tries to clinch up.
Bong Sik misses with a shot to the body
and Stephens counters with a stiff right hand.
Bong Sik throws a poor cross that misses
#CL#
and Stephens holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bong Sik throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stephenss head.
Bong Sik can't find room to land a body shot as Stephens controls the action.
Stephens blocks a body shot from Bong Sik.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bong Sik.
Bong Sik lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Bong Sik breaks from the clinch.
Lee Stephens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bong Sik throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stephens.
Bong Sik is looking to score with low kicks.
A little feinted left hand from Stephens on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stephens uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bong Sik.
Bong Sik throws a body kick that misses.
Stephens appears to be looking for a big counter.
A lazy left from Stephens finds it's target.#T1#
Stephens slips a straight right by Bong Sik.
Bong Sik swings widly with a right hand
and Bong Sik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stephens has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bong Sik.
Bong Sik looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bong Sik tried to score with a low kick but Stephens checks it.
Bong Sik throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stephens lunges at Bong Sik with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bong Sik's hand.
Bong Sik has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stephens 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.
Bong Sik throws a looping overhand right but Stephens ducks down to avoid it.
Stephens is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stephens looks to land a combination but Bong Sik avoids it well.
Stephens lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bong Sik fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stephens checks it well. #T2#
Nice body punch from Bong Sik.
Stephens keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bong Sik with the inside leg kick.
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!
Bong Sik throws a leg kick #CL#
and Stephens moves into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Bong Sik.
Bong Sik lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stephens or not.
A left hand lands to the body for Bong Sik.
Bong Sik tries a body shot but Stephens blocks it.
Bong Sik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stephens tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stephens blocks an uppercut.
Stephens prevents a body shot from Bong Sik.
Bong Sik lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T3#
Bong Sik digs a right hand into Stephens's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stephens's gas tank.
Stephens throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bong Siks head.
Bong Sik swings wildly with an uppercut but Stephens uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bong Sik misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Bong Sik fails to land.
Stephens prevents a body shot from Bong Sik.
Bong Sik tries to throw a body punch but Stephens avoids it by throwing Bong Sik back against the cage.
Bong Sik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bong Sik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bong Sik stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bong Sik misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stephens blocks a body shot from Bong Sik.
Ma Bong Sik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Bong Sik tries to work over Stephens's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bong Sik lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bong Sik presses Stephens against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bong Sik misses with the head strike.
Bong Sik throws a punch but it's blocked by Stephens.
Bong Sik lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bong Sik swings wildly with an uppercut but Stephens uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Bong Sik.
Bong Sik pushes Stephens back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Stephens's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Bong Sik.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bong Sik working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lee Stephens is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#BC#
Stephens manages to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ma Bong Sik comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stephens 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Lee Stephens! |
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Event:
DC 1: Initiation
Date: Oct 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Stephens misses with a wild body shot.
Stephens keeps the fight on the outside.
A looping hook to the body misses from Adesanya. Stephens does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stephens throws out a powerful jab.
Stephens lands a head kick!
Stephens tries a low kick but Adesanya avoids it.
Stephens checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Stephens stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Adesanya tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stephens dives in and grabs Adesanya's left leg, looking for a takedown. Adesanya pushes down on Stephens's head and hops out.
Adesanya throws out a loose jab but Stephens uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stephens swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adesanya closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Stephens looks to throw the jab but Adesanya is out of range.
Stephens throws a big shot that misses.
Adesanya is looking to clinch.
Anderson Adesanya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adesanya checks the leg kick.
Adesanya is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Stephens throws a sloppy head kick and Adesanya moves out of range easily.
Anderson Adesanya is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stephens walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL#
Adesanya gets a clinch. #TD2#
Stephens has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Adesanya uses from the top position.
Adesanya trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Adesanya has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Adesanya looking to sit in guard and control but Stephens gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Stephens lands a couple of digs.
Stephens trying to control the position from guard on top but Adesanya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adesanya looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stephens is one step ahead there.
Stephens trying to control the position from guard on top but Adesanya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Stephens controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Stephens forces his way into half guard.
Stephens looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Stephens throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stephens prevents Adesanya from improving his position.
Stephens is thwarting Adesanya's attempts to control the position.
Stephens missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stephens thows a huge punch but Adesanya dodges it nicely.
Adesanya keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stephens looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Adesanya with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Adesanya slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Stephens with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Stephens postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stephens advances position into side control!
Stephens scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Adesanya to see if he's OK.
Stephens wants to control but Adesanya is keeping him busy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Adesanya avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Stephens.
Adesanya parries the strikes from Stephens easily there. Stephens is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Adesanya to escape.
Stephens lands a decent elbow from side control.
The strikes coming from Stephens are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Adesanya can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stephens is putting a hurting on Adesanya here, landing some big shots from side control. #T4#
Adesanya is not content to let Stephens control the position.
Adesanya is looking for a sweep.
Stephens wants to control but Adesanya is keeping him busy.
Stephens prevents Adesanya from escaping the position.
Adesanya tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stephens has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Adesanya is not content to let Stephens control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adesanya tries to bench press Stephens off him but Stephens keeps the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Stephens dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Adesanya lets loose with a powerful body kick. Stephens will feel that in the morning.
A punch lands to the side of Adesanya 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Stephens is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Adesanya.
Lee Stephens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stephens throws a body kick that misses.
Adesanya tries to clinch up.
Stephens bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A punch combination from Stephens misses.
Adesanya misses with a straight right.
Adesanya looks to score with a jab to the body but Stephens is just out of range.
Stephens lands a nice hook to Adesanya's body. Adesanya takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adesanya dodges the punch combination from Stephens.
Stephens scores with a one two! Adesanya had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Lee Stephens seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Adesanya throws a lazy uppercut
#CL2#
and Stephens counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T1#
Stephens has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Adesanya after a bit of a struggle.
Stephens blocks the elbow strike.
Adesanya trying to land knees to the body.
Adesanya looking to throw knees to the head but Stephens is blocking nicely.
Adesanya throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stephens blocks it with crossed arms.
Adesanya tries to land a knee to the head but Stephens blocks with his arms.
With the fighters up against the cage, Adesanya throws an elbow but misses.
Adesanya keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stephens's efforts to push away.
Adesanya misses with the head strike.
Adesanya tries to land a knee to the head but Stephens blocks with his arms.
Adesanya tries a knee to the head but Stephens blocks it.
Stephens has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Adesanya throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T2#
Stephens tries for a takedown. No joy.
Adesanya tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stephens avoids it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stephens just misses with a elbow thrown towards Adesanya's brow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC2#
Stephens pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stephens uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL#
Adesanya instigates a clinch.
Adesanya gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Adesanya pushes off an throws an elbow but Stephens leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC2#
Stephens breaks the clinch.
Stephens fails with a takedown attempt.
Anderson Adesanya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Stephens.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stephens misses the jab.#T3#
A head kick misses from Adesanya.
A little jabbing left from Stephens on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stephens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adesanya.
Stephens throws a chopping leg kick but Adesanya manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stephens. Adesanya does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adesanya looks to land a combination but Stephens avoids it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Adesanya looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stephens! But no joy.
Adesanya misses with a wild combination.
Adesanya throws an off balance right hand
and Stephens makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stephens waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adesanya.
Stephens punishes Adesanya's body with a nice straight punch.
Adesanya looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Adesanya pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Adesanya throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
Adesanya misses with a right hand
and Adesanya takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
No joy there for Stephens, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stephens keeps the fight on the outside.
Stephens throws a body punch but Adesanya moves out of range.
A jab from Adesanya misses.
Stephens jabs Adesanya right on the nose. Adesanya blinks but takes it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Adesanya.
Stephens throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by Stephens.
Adesanya wants to clinch but Stephens slips to the side
and Stephens counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Adesanya throws out a loose jab but Stephens uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stephens finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Adesanya with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stephens to score with a decent uppercut.
An inside leg kick lands from Stephens.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Stephens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Adesanya is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Adesanya looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Adesanya throws a wild body kick that Stephens sees coming a mile off.
Stephens follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Adesanya drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A lazy body kick from Adesanya
and Stephens cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stephens lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Adesanya misses with an uppercut.
Stephens swats away the attempt to clinch by Adesanya.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephens lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stephens lands a glancing blow to the side of Adesanya's head.
A big left from Adesanya misses.
Adesanya moves in looking to clinch but Stephens pushes him off.#T1#
Stephens throws a front kick aimed at Adesanya's knee but Adesanya avoids it well.
Stephens avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Adesanya doesn't manage to clinch there - Stephens circles away.
Adesanya scores with a spinning back kick!
Nice straight punches there by Adesanya. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Adesanya.
Stephens feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Adesanyas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice uppercut there from Stephens.
Stephens fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Adesanya has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stephens lands a really nice looking cross but Adesanya seems unphased.
Good exchange - Stephens coming out on top.
Adesanya rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stephens counters with a stiff right hand.
Stephens scores with a hook to the body. Adesanya takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adesanya tries to close the distance and clinch but Stephens swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Adesanya misses with a straight right.
Anderson Adesanya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Adesanya throws a hook but Stephens blocks it.
Stephens fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Adesanya has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A punch combination from Stephens misses.
Stephens staying out of range there.
Adesanya fails to land with a series of punches.
Adesanya throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A telegraphed right hand from Stephens misses the target.
Adesanya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adesanya walks into a straight right hand from Stephens.
Adesanya thows a leg kick but Stephens checks it #CL2#
and Stephens moves into the clinch.
Stephens lands a nice uppercut.
Adesanya misses with a knee to the head.
Adesanya tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stephens avoids it.
Nice elbow from Stephens. #CUT2#It looks like Anderson Adesanya has been cut.
Anderson Adesanya has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3#
Adesanya throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stephens blocks it with crossed arms.
Stephens lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Adesanya tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Adesanya tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stephens on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Adesanya tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Adesanya throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Adesanya tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Adesanya 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.
Adesanya tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Adesanya tries to land knees in the clinch but Stephens avoids the damage to the body.
Adesanya's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Adesanya utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T4#
Adesanya throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stephens working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC2#Adesanya is rocked!
Adesanya 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.
Oh Adesanya is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stephens missing with knees to the body.
Adesanya seems to have got his legs back now.#KD2#
Stephens connects with a big uppercut there that sends Adesanya tumbling to the ground! Stephens follows him down into his 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!
Stephens won't allow Adesanya to get back to his feet.
Stephens loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Adesanya escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stephens gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stephens showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Stephens loads up on a big left hand. Adesanya felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Stephens looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Adesanya can't hide his disappointment, as Stephens celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lee Stephens! |
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DMMA 136 Misha vs Paavali
Date: Sep 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Stephens lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Flijers just misses with a punch to the body.
Stephens swinging wildly here.
Ruben Flijers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flijers throws the left hand but Stephens avoids the punch easily.
Stephens misses with a series of wild punches.
Flijers throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stephens throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stephens avoids the body shot from Flijers.
Stephens tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Flijers just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephens misses with a hook.
Stephens chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Flijers sizes up Stephens with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #TD#
Stephens shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Stephens showed some decent athleticism there.
Flijers has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Sydney. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
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!
Flijers is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Flijers gets full guard.
Flijers trying to keep a closed guard but Stephens is proving a slippery customer.
Flijers 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.
Flijers seems keen to control Stephens's posture.
Flijers is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Flijers perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Stephens is trying to stand up here but Flijers is controlling him well.
Stephens definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Flijers is keen to just control but Stephens is a slippery customer.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Flijers in particular looking to stall.
Stephens is trying to get back to full guard.
Flijers controlling the pace.
Flijers is keen to just control but Stephens is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flijers seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Flijers wants to free his trapped foot but Stephens is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Stephens misses with a two punch combination.
Ruben Flijers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Flijers lands with a good body shot.#CL#
Stephens clinches up against the cage.
Flijers lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stephens backwards.
Stephens swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Flijers tries to land knees in the clinch but Stephens avoids the damage to the body.
Stephens drops down looking for an ankle pick but Flijers pulls his leg out and moves away.
Flijers misses with a shot to the body
and Stephens counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Stephens darts in and clinches Flijers up against the cage.
Stephens tries a knee to the head but Flijers blocks it.
Flijers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Flijers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stephens unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Flijers is trying to maintain a safe position but Stephens gets an underhook and turns Flijers into the cage.
Stephens trying to control the position but instead, Flijers has worked for underhooks and has pushed Stephens into the cage.
Flijers lands a body shot. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flijers looking to slow down the pace here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Stephens.
#TD#
Stephens pulls guard.
Flijers 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.
Stephens wants to get back to his feet but Flijers is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Flijers not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Flijers trying to control the position from guard on top but Stephens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stephens is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Flijers is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Stephens dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Stephens scores with a one two! Flijers had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Flijers takes a swing at Stephens's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Stephens on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stephens takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lee Stephens is winning the standup battle so far.
Stephens throws a nice looking combination but Flijers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Stephens has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stephens is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Flijers can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Flijers drags the fight down to the ground.
Stephens postures up.
Flijers looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stephens scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Flijers wants to sweep but no luck.
Stephens is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Stephens chips away with some ground and pound.#T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Flijers holds on and takes a little breather.
Flijers looking for a sweep. Not yet Flijers, not yet.
Lee Stephens overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stephens with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stephens cracks Flijers with a solid left hand.
Flijers looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Flijers trying to control the position.
Stephens won't allow Flijers to sweep him here.
Flijers keeping moving, preventing Stephens from controlling successfully.
Stephens works over Flijers with some ground and pound from guard.
Flijers working a defensive guard here.
Stephens throwing strikes from guard but Flijers blocks nicely. #T2#
Stephens landing some decent shots from guard.
Stephens 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.
Flijers wants to sweep here but Stephens controlling him for the moment.
Stephens connects with a couple of short punches.
Flijers is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stephens is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Stephens cracks Flijers with a solid left hand.
Flijers 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.
Stephens passes Flijers's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Flijers is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Stephens trying to pass the guard but Flijers defending well.
Stephens not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stephens not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Flijers is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stephens thows a huge punch but Flijers dodges it nicely.
Stephens wants to lay and pray for a moment but Flijers keeps working.
Flijers has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stephens is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flijers won't allow Stephens to pass to mount.
Flijers wants to control but Stephens is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Stephens prevents Flijers from improving his position.#T4#
Flijers is still trying to improve position.
Stephens wants to control but Flijers is keeping him busy.
Stephens seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Flijers controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Flijers trying to control from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Well, if Stephens is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Stephens is thwarting Flijers's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stephens scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Stephens dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Flijers loads up on a big right hand but Stephens slips the punch.
Flijers throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stephens.
Stephens misses with a wild combination.
Stephens goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Flijers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stephens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Flijers.
Stephens on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Flijers missing with a left hand there. Stephens was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stephens steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Flijers.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flijers throws an off balance right hand
and Flijers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Flijers misses with a left hand
and Stephens counters with a nice uppercut.
Flijers misses with an uppercut. Stephens saw that one coming.
Flijers goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stephens is looking to counter the offense by Flijers and move into the clinch.
Stephens throws a head kick but Flijers moves out of range.
#T1#
Stephens cracks Flijers with an open hand slap.
Stephens lands a really nice looking cross but Flijers seems unphased.
Stephens connects with a looping right hand.
Flijers misses the shot to the body.
Flijers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stephens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Flijers.
Flijers is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Stephens rather than just go for the knockout.
Flijers throws a predictable looking body shot
and Stephens counters with a three punch combo that has Flijers backing up. Flijers nods at Stephens to acknowledge the strikes.
Flijers thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Stephens clinches with his opponent.
Flijers misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stephens.
Flijers tries to pull guard but Stephens won't allow it.
Flijers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stephens scores with a knee to the head.
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!#BC#
Stephens breaks from the clinch.
Flijers swats away the attempt to clinch by Stephens.
Flijers looks to score with a jab to the body but Stephens is just out of range.
Lee Stephens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Flijers misses with an uppercut.
Stephens went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Flijers's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stephens connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Flijers scrambles back to his feet.
Stephens misses with a few strikes there.
Stephens throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Flijers misses with a hook. Stephens ducked under it nicely.
Stephens scores with a jab. Flijers acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Flijers connects with a body shot.
Stephens takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Flijers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stephens manages to avoid it.
Stephens throws a big counter combination but Flijers scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Flijers takes a swing at Stephens's ribcage but misses.
Stephens misses with a two punch combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Flijers. Stephens does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stephens getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice uppercut there from Flijers.
Flijers misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Stephens lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Flijers backs up against the cage.
Flijers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Flijers lands a body shot.
Flijers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stephens.
Stephens connects with a crisp jab.
Stephens lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Flijers works Stephens's body with a nice hook.
Stephens slips a jab from Flijers.
Flijers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stephens manages to avoid it.
Flijers swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Stephens counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #ROC#Flijers is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stephens misses with a kick to the body.
Flijers is still on wobbly legs! Can Stephens finish him?
Stephens misses with the combination.
Flijers seems to have recovered his senses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stephens looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Stephens throws a leg kick which misses Flijers's front leg but catches the back leg as Flijers tries to avoid it.
Flijers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Flijers looks to score with a jab to the body but Stephens is just out of range.
Flijers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stephens throws a series of punches but Flijers avoids them all with ease.
Flijers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Flijers throws a looping overhand right but Stephens ducks down to avoid it.
Stephens ducks under a wild hook from Flijers.
Stephens fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stephens looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stephens tries to clinch up.
Ruben Flijers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lee Stephens is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stephens looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee Stephens showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stephens has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Stephens!
Lee Stephens took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, HELLBENT for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
DMMA 126 Garcia Vs Outback
Date: Jul 30, 2022 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Val Pacheco Da Silva misses its intended target.
Val Pacheco Da Silva fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stephens is looking to slow Val Pacheco Da Silva down with leg kicks.
Val Pacheco Da Silva throws a hook but Stephens avoids it easily.
Stephens misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stephens steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Val Pacheco Da Silva.
Stephens ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Stephens clinches with his opponent.
Stephens lands a left hand.
#BC2#
Val Pacheco Da Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stephens slips a jab from Val Pacheco Da Silva.
Stephens slips under a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Val Pacheco Da Silva misses the target.
Val Pacheco Da Silva throws a lazy uppercut
letting Stephens counter with a right hand.
Stephens keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Val Pacheco Da Silva.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A bone on bone clash there as Stephens blocks the leg kick.
Val Pacheco Da Silva thuds his right hand into Stephens's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Reinaldo Val Pacheco Da Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Val Pacheco Da Silva misses.
Stephens went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Stephens thows a leg kick but Val Pacheco Da Silva checks it
and Val Pacheco Da Silva counters with a one-two to the body. #T1#
Stephens slips a straight right by Val Pacheco Da Silva.
Val Pacheco Da Silva throws a solid leg kick but Stephens takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Val Pacheco Da Silva.
Stephens tries to counter by clinching up but Val Pacheco Da Silva breaks away and moves out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Stephens. #CL#
Stephens closes the distance and clinches.
Val Pacheco Da Silva lands a shoulder strike.
Stephens throws an elbow that misses.
Val Pacheco Da Silva throws a head punch that misses.
Val Pacheco Da Silva working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Val Pacheco Da Silva fails to land.
Val Pacheco Da Silva throws a punch but it's blocked by Stephens.
Stephens definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Stephens pulls guard successfully.
Val Pacheco Da Silva showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Val Pacheco Da Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Stephens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Val Pacheco Da Silva slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Val Pacheco Da Silva wants to pass the guard but Stephens is keeping the position.
Val Pacheco Da Silva won't allow Stephens to get back to his feet.
Stephens keeping moving, preventing Val Pacheco Da Silva from controlling successfully.
Val Pacheco Da Silva engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Val Pacheco Da Silva stops Stephens from standing up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Donk. Val Pacheco Da Silva catches Stephens right on the button with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Val Pacheco Da Silva connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stephens. Stephens circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T3#
Val Pacheco Da Silva checks a leg kick.
It seemed like Val Pacheco Da Silva was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Val Pacheco Da Silva connects with the punch.
Stephens looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stephens ducks under a wild hook from Val Pacheco Da Silva.
Val Pacheco Da Silva misses with a hook
#CL#
and Stephens holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Stephens misses with the head strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Stephens - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short right from Val Pacheco Da Silva on the inside. #BC2#
Val Pacheco Da Silva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stephens ducks under a wild hook from Val Pacheco Da Silva.
Stephens looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Reinaldo Val Pacheco Da Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slow jab from Val Pacheco Da Silva misses its intended target.
Val Pacheco Da Silva fails to land with a series of punches.
Stephens throws a leg kick but Val Pacheco Da Silva sees it coming and moves out of range.
No joy there for Val Pacheco Da Silva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stephens slips under a jab from Val Pacheco Da Silva.
Stephens throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Val Pacheco Da Silva misses the target.
Val Pacheco Da Silva looks to land a left hand but Stephens moved out of range nicely.
Val Pacheco Da Silva 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.
Val Pacheco Da Silva takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Val Pacheco Da Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Val Pacheco Da Silva throws a looping overhand right but Stephens ducks down to avoid it.
Stephens attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stephens scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Stephens lands with a nice combination. Val Pacheco Da Silva backs away looking to recover.
A big left from Val Pacheco Da Silva misses. #CL#
Stephens rushes Val Pacheco Da Silva and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Val Pacheco Da Silva misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Stephens fails to land.
Val Pacheco Da Silva lands a left hand.
Stephens blocks an uppercut.
Val Pacheco Da Silva stalling against the cage.
#BC#
Stephens escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Reinaldo Val Pacheco Da Silva will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Val Pacheco Da Silva looks to land a left hand but Stephens moved out of range nicely.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Val Pacheco Da Silva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stephens sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Val Pacheco Da Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stephens is looking to clinch.
Val Pacheco Da Silva gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stephens slips a straight right by Val Pacheco Da Silva.
Val Pacheco Da Silva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Val Pacheco Da Silva throws out a loose jab but Stephens uses good head movement to avoid it.
Val Pacheco Da Silva keeps the fight on the outside.
Stephens goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Stephens avoids a kick to the body.
Good exchange - Val Pacheco Da Silva coming out on top.
Val Pacheco Da Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stephens.
Val Pacheco Da Silva walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stephens checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Reinaldo Val Pacheco Da Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A shot to the liver by Val Pacheco Da Silva. Beautiful body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stephens staying out of range there.
Val Pacheco Da Silva throws a hook but Stephens blocks it.#T1#
Val Pacheco Da Silva misses with a straight right.
Val Pacheco Da Silva thows a leg kick but Stephens checks it
and Stephens counters with a stiff right hand.
Stephens takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Val Pacheco Da Silva throws a jab when Stephens was well out of range.
Stephens is looking to counter the offense by Val Pacheco Da Silva and move into the clinch.
Stephens on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stephens misses with the combination.
Val Pacheco Da Silva throws a hook to the side of Stephens's head but Stephens sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Val Pacheco Da Silva gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stephens.
A thudding body kick lands there by Val Pacheco Da Silva!
#CL#
Val Pacheco Da Silva gets tackled into the cage by Stephens. Stephens maintains the clinch.
Stephens tries to stall but Val Pacheco Da Silva uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Val Pacheco Da Silva lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stephens backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Val Pacheco Da Silva.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stephens misses with some punches.
Stephens lands an uppercut.#T2#
Stephens is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Val Pacheco Da Silva to keep the fight standing.
Val Pacheco Da Silva lands a hook that snaps the head of Stephens backwards.
Stephens swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Val Pacheco Da Silva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Val Pacheco Da Silva swings wildly with an uppercut but Stephens uses good head movement to avoid it.
Val Pacheco Da Silva has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stephens scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hook to the body lands for Stephens.
Val Pacheco Da Silva lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Stephens.
Val Pacheco Da Silva working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Val Pacheco Da Silva lands a right hand.
Val Pacheco Da Silva is pressed up against the cage. Stephens has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Val Pacheco Da Silva down to the mat. Val Pacheco Da Silva avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Val Pacheco Da Silva missing with a left hand there. Stephens was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Stephens.
A little feinted left hand from Stephens on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Val Pacheco Da Silva misses the jab.#T3#
Val Pacheco Da Silva scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stephens defending well as Val Pacheco Da Silva loads up on a big left hand.
Val Pacheco Da Silva dips to his left and cracks Stephens with an uppercut!
Val Pacheco Da Silva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Val Pacheco Da Silva thows a left - swing and a miss!
No joy there for Val Pacheco Da Silva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Val Pacheco Da Silva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stephens.
The fighters circling - Val Pacheco Da Silva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stephens keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stephens slips a jab and a cross from Val Pacheco Da Silva.
A punch combination from Val Pacheco Da Silva misses.
Val Pacheco Da Silva slips a jab and a cross from Stephens.
Val Pacheco Da Silva appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Val Pacheco Da Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Good exchange - Stephens coming out on top.
Stephens throws a low kick but it's checked well by Val Pacheco Da Silva.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stephens displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Val Pacheco Da Silva throws out the jab. #T4#
Stephens looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stephens looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A slow jab from Val Pacheco Da Silva misses its intended target.
Val Pacheco Da Silva tries to work over Stephens's front leg with a kick but Stephens checks it.
Stephens fails in his attempt to clinch.
Val Pacheco Da Silva with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Val Pacheco Da Silva thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice uppercut lands for Val Pacheco Da Silva. That snapped Stephens's head back.
Val Pacheco Da Silva cracks Stephens with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Val Pacheco Da Silva missing with a left hand there. Stephens was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Val Pacheco Da Silva scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stephens doesn't seem bothered though.
Val Pacheco Da Silva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stephens takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CL#
Stephens has managed to clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stephens just misses with a elbow thrown towards Val Pacheco Da Silva's brow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reinaldo Val Pacheco Da Silva 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Stephens swinging wildly here.
Val Pacheco Da Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Val Pacheco Da Silva misses with a wild combination.
Stephens takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Val Pacheco Da Silva throws a jab but it's blocked by Stephens.
Val Pacheco Da Silva misses with a low kick.
Stephens tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Val Pacheco Da Silva tries to bum rush Stephens with a series of wild strikes but Stephens uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Val Pacheco Da Silva scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Val Pacheco Da Silva misses.
Val Pacheco Da Silva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stephens looks to land a combination but Val Pacheco Da Silva avoids it well.
Stephens ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Val Pacheco Da Silva misses with a looping left.
As Val Pacheco Da Silva tries to get set, Stephens tries to push him back and clinch up but Val Pacheco Da Silva manages to avoid the attempt.
Stephens connects with a right hand. Val Pacheco Da Silva shakes it off.#T1#
Val Pacheco Da Silva shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Stephens eats them both and turns towards Val Pacheco Da Silva to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Stephens scores with a punch to the head.
Stephens throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Val Pacheco Da Silva.
Stephens keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Val Pacheco Da Silva.#CL#
Stephens clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Stephens jumps guard and drags Val Pacheco Da Silva to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Val Pacheco Da Silva trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Stephens manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Stephens landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Val Pacheco Da Silva has his foot on Stephens's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stephens works his way back into a safe position though.
Stephens stays in close to Val Pacheco Da Silva's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stephens landing with the ground and pound.
Reinaldo Val Pacheco Da Silva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Val Pacheco Da Silva holds on and takes a little breather.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stephens sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Val Pacheco Da Silva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stephens 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.
Stephens preventing the sweep.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stephens accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Val Pacheco Da Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
Stephens trying to control but Val Pacheco Da Silva is working from the bottom.
Val Pacheco Da Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Val Pacheco Da Silva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Val Pacheco Da Silva looking to control.
Val Pacheco Da Silva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stephens throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Val Pacheco Da Silva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stephens throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Val Pacheco Da Silva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stephens 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.
Val Pacheco Da Silva controls Stephens momentarily but Stephens frees himself. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Val Pacheco Da Silva connects with a single shot there.
Val Pacheco Da Silva throws a hook but Stephens blocks it.
Val Pacheco Da Silva buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stephens throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Val Pacheco Da Silva connects with an inside leg kick.
Val Pacheco Da Silva's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stephens under the eye.
Val Pacheco Da Silva slips a jab and a cross from Stephens.
Val Pacheco Da Silva looks to land a right hand but Stephens moved out of range.#T4#
Stephens wants to clinch up but Val Pacheco Da Silva keeps it at a distance.
A clash of legs there as Stephens blocks the low kick.
Stephens with a lazy takedown attempt
and Val Pacheco Da Silva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stephens defending well as Val Pacheco Da Silva loads up on a big left hand.
A big left from Val Pacheco Da Silva misses.
Stephens changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Stephens takes one on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Val Pacheco Da Silva throws a hook to the side of Stephens's head but Stephens sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stephens pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Val Pacheco Da Silva back to the cage. Stephens follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Val Pacheco Da Silva misses the shot to the body.
Stephens pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Val Pacheco Da Silva throws a lazy right hand but Stephens sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Val Pacheco Da Silva works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Val Pacheco Da Silva throws a nice looking combination but Stephens bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Val Pacheco Da Silva connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lee Stephens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stephens takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reinaldo Val Pacheco Da Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Val Pacheco Da Silva 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reinaldo Val Pacheco Da Silva!
An out of breath Reinaldo Val Pacheco Da Silva 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:
DMMA 116 Misha vs Seppo
Date: Jun 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Stephens throws out a loose jab but Adesanya uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Adesanya takes the fight into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Stephens wants to break the clinch but can't.
Adesanya throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stephens lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Anderson Adesanya has been cut.
Stephens is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Adesanya pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Stephens takes a knee to the side of the body.
I was talking to Adesanya's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Adesanya tries to land knees in the clinch but Stephens avoids the damage to the body.
Adesanya trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adesanya landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#BC2#
Stephens breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Adesanya throws a nice looking combination but Stephens bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stephens bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stephens looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Adesanya looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stephens looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Adesanya misses with a two punch combination.
#CL2#
Stephens gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Adesanya gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Adesanya fails to land. #TD2#
Stephens has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Adesanya is trying to keep an underhook but Stephens manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Adesanya kicks off Stephens and gets to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Adesanya gets tackled into the cage by Stephens. Stephens maintains the clinch.
Stephens lands a shoulder strike.
Adesanya misses with a knee to the head.
Adesanya trying to land knees to the body.
Stephens lands a body punch.
Adesanya tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Adesanya takes a shot to the head.
Stephens misses with an elbow strike.
Adesanya tries to land knees in the clinch but Stephens avoids the damage to the body.
Adesanya scores with a knee to the head.
#T2#
Adesanya connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stephens's face.
#BC2#
Stephens pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Stephens closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Stephens breaks from the clinch.
Adesanya tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stephens swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Adesanya tries to clinch up but Stephens circles away and keeps his distance.
Adesanya tries to clinch up.
Stephens throws a leg kick but Adesanya moved away.#CL#
Adesanya fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stephens, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right from Stephens on the inside.
Adesanya using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stephens has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Adesanya throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stephens throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Adesanyas head. #BC2#
Stephens escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Adesanya misses with a head kick.
Adesanya throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3#
Adesanya misses with a head kick.
Adesanya is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Adesanya throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stephens flicks out a counter leg kick but Adesanya steps away.
Adesanya darts in trying to clinch
and Stephens counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Adesanya tries to clinch but Stephens moves out of range.
Stephens is looking for the big counter here.
Stephens throws a right hand that Adesanya ducks under and follows up with a left that Adesanya also avoids with ease.
Adesanya avoids the head kick by Stephens.
#CL#
Stephens gets tackled into the cage by Adesanya. Adesanya maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Stephens breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Adesanya gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Adesanya lands a knee to the head.
Adesanya tries to land knees in the clinch but Stephens avoids the damage to the body.
Adesanya with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adesanya.
Adesanya tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stephens avoids it.
Stephens has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Adesanya after a bit of a struggle.
Adesanya takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adesanya lands an elbow inside.
Adesanya using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stephens has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Adesanya tries to land a knee to the head but Stephens blocks with his arms.
Adesanya with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stephens looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Adesanya just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stephens's brow.
Stephens has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Adesanya is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Anderson Adesanya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Stephens.#BC2#
Stephens escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Adesanya tries a low kick but Stephens avoids it.
Adesanya is looking to clinch but Stephens is avoiding it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stephens's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Stephens duly obliges. #CL#
Adesanya instigates a clinch.
Stephens on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stephens takes a knee right on the jaw!
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 Anderson Adesanya will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Anderson Adesanya'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#
Stephens avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Stephens moves into the clinch.
Adesanya tries to land knees in the clinch but Stephens avoids the damage to the body.
Adesanya throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Adesanya just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stephens's brow.
Stephens lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stephens lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Adesanya backwards.
Adesanya blocks the elbow strike.
Stephens misses with some punches.
Stephens misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Adesanya.
#BC2#
Stephens breaks the clinch.
Adesanya fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adesanya misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL2#
Stephens instigates a clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Adesanya lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#T1#
Adesanya throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Adesanya tries a knee to the head but Stephens blocks it.
Adesanya lands a knee to the body.
#BC2#
Stephens's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Stephens closes the distance and clinches.
Stephens tries to land a knee to the head but Adesanya blocks with his arms.
Stephens looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Adesanya prevents Stephens from breaking the clinch.
Stephens takes a knee right on the jaw!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stephens.
Anderson Adesanya has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stephens lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD2#
Stephens pulls guard. #SU#
Adesanya decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Adesanya ducks under a wild hook from Stephens.
Adesanya is looking to clinch but Stephens is avoiding it.
Stephens throws a counter combo.
Adesanya is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Stephens avoids a kick to the body.
Adesanya misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adesanya tries to clinch but Stephens is having none of it.
Lee Stephens seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stephens takes a swing at Adesanya's ribcage but misses.
Stephens wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stephens looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stephens goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Adesanya tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stephens paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Adesanya takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Anderson Adesanya is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Stephens gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stephens lands a nice uppercut.#TD2#
Stephens pulls Adesanya into guard.
Adesanya has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Adesanya won't allow Stephens to sweep him here. #T3#
Stephens not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Adesanya tries to free his leg and advance position but Stephens is retaining full guard. #SU#
Adesanya stands and steps away. Stephens gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Adesanya missing with knees to the body.
Adesanya gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Stephens is struggling to control the position.
Stephens misses with the head strike.
Adesanya looking to throw knees to the head but Stephens is blocking nicely.
Stephens avoiding damage as Adesanya throws knees to the body.
Adesanya lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T4#
Adesanya looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Stephens breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Adesanya takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Adesanya wants to clinch up but Stephens keeps it at a distance.
Adesanya misses with a looping left.
Adesanya tries to clinch up but Stephens circles away and keeps his distance.
Adesanya scores with a head kick. Stephens tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adesanya is looking to clinch but Stephens is avoiding it.
Despite the aggression on Stephens's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
No joy there for Stephens, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stephens avoids the head kick by Adesanya.
Adesanya misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Adesanya tries to clinch but Stephens moves out of range.
Stephens throws a series of punches but Adesanya moves out of range.
Adesanya moves out of range of the strikes.
Adesanya tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Stephens manages to circle out of the way.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Stephens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Anderson Adesanya's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Adesanya scores with a head kick. Stephens tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A head kick by Adesanya misses
enabling Stephens to counter with a crisp jab.
Adesanya tries to clinch up but Stephens circles away and keeps his distance.
Stephens throws a series of punches but Adesanya avoids them all with ease.
Adesanya's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stephens connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Adesanya scrambles back to his feet.
Anderson Adesanya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Stephens closes the distance and clinches.
Stephens lands a knee to the body.
Adesanya misses with an elbow strike.
Stephens is looking to take this one to the mat.
Adesanya with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Adesanya lands an elbow inside that Stephens shrugs off.
Adesanya using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stephens has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stephens avoids the elbow strike from Adesanya, against the cage.
#BC2#
Stephens breaks from the clinch.
Stephens takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Adesanya fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T1#
Nice sprawl there from Adesanya as Stephens shoots in.
Adesanya tries to clinch there but Stephens circles away.
Adesanya tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stephens paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Adesanya scores with a kick to the body.
Anderson Adesanya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Stephens, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL2#
Stephens forces Adesanya back against the cage and clinches.
Stephens swings wildly with an uppercut but Adesanya uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adesanya trying to land knees to the body.
Adesanya pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Stephens working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Adesanya tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#BC2#
Stephens escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Adesanya tries to clinch up.
Stephens is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Stephens rushes Adesanya and presses him up against the cage.#T2#
Stephens tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Adesanya landing knees to the head.
Stephens crunches a lovely knee into Adesanya's ribcage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adesanya lands an elbow just above Stephens 's eye.
Stephens working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Adesanya landing knees to the head.
Stephens lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stephens throws a punch but it's blocked by Adesanya. #BC2#
Stephens breaks from the clinch.
Adesanya wants to clinch up but Stephens keeps it at a distance.
A combination from Stephens does no damage.
Adesanya tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stephens paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stephens avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Adesanya wants to clinch up but Stephens keeps it at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Stephens.#T3#
Adesanya moves out of range of the body kick.
Stephens scores with a jab.
Adesanya is looking to clinch.
Stephens unleashes a big counter combination but Adesanya bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Adesanya throws a head kick that misses.
As Adesanya backs off Stephens throws a huge counter combo but Adesanya manages to avoid it all.
Adesanya showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stephens.
Stephens connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#KD#
Adesanya lands a big head kick that sends Stephens tumbling to the mat! Adesanya takes a step backwards and waves Stephens back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Stephens is rocked!#CL2#
Stephens darts in and clinches Adesanya up against the cage.
Stephens is still on wobbly legs! Can Adesanya finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knees in the clinch landing for Adesanya.
Adesanya with a knee to the head.
Adesanya using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Clinched against the cage, Adesanya lands a big elbow that drops Stephens! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Stephens is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anderson Adesanya!
Anderson Adesanya gave a mention to Un-Kaged Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
DMMA 106 Outback vs Kaupens
Date: May 21, 2022 |
#R1#
Kersikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Stephens.
Some wild striking there from Stephens.
Stephens throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kersikov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kersikov moves out of range of the body kick from Stephens.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stephens. That's going to slow Kersikov down.
Kersikov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick from Stephens misses.
Stephens wants to slow Kersikov down by chopping away at his legs.
Good exchange - Stephens coming out on top.
Kersikov tries to land a front kick but Stephens steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T1#
Stephens misses with a left hand
and Kersikov counters with a nice uppercut.
Stephens misses with a low kick.
Kersikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kersikov swings widly with a right hand
and Stephens counters with a three punch combo that has Kersikov backing up. Kersikov nods at Stephens to acknowledge the strikes.
Kersikov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stephens is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kersikov is keeping busy.
Stephens looking to throw knees to the head but Kersikov is blocking nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kersikov.
Stephens looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A head punch on the inside from Stephens fails to land.
Kersikov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stephens avoiding damage as Kersikov throws knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Kersikov fails to land.
Kersikov pushes Stephens back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kersikov. #T2#
Kersikov blocks an elbow strike.
Kersikov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Kersikov.
A bit of stalling here from Stephens.
Stephens takes a shot to the head.
Stephens throws a punch but it's blocked by Kersikov. #BC#
Stephens manages to break the clinch.
Stephens blocks a head kick by Kersikov.
As Kersikov looks to move away, Stephens throws a big counter combo but Kersikov just gets out of the way.
Kersikov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Some wild striking there from Stephens.
Boyka Kersikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stephens misses with a two punch combination.
Kersikov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kersikov throws a poor cross that misses
and Stephens counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stephens thumps Kersikov with a low kick.#T3#
Stephens ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
Stephens fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kersikov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kersikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stephens.
An attempted straight right counter from Stephens misses the target.
Stephens throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL#
Stephens has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Stephens escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kersikov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kersikov moves out of range of the strikes.
And Kersikov responds with a good body kick, but Stephens manages to step out the way in time.
Stephens wants to clinch up but Kersikov keeps it at a distance.
Kersikov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Stephens swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kersikov counters with a stiff right hand.
Kersikov misses with a hook. Stephens ducked under it nicely.
Lee Stephens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stephens jabs Kersikov right on the nose. Kersikov blinks but takes it well.#T4#
Kersikov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stephens misses with a combination
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kersikov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stephens.
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!
Stephens checks a leg kick nicely.
Stephens tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kersikov manages to circle out of the way.
Stephens throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kersikov counters with a body kick.
Kersikov throws out a loose jab but Stephens uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stephens lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kersikov circles away quickly and effectively.
Kersikov misses with a hook. Stephens ducked under it nicely. #TD#
Kersikov gets caught napping as Stephens dives in and scores a takedown. Kersikov manages to retain guard.
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 Lee Stephens will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Stephens slips under a jab from Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a kick to the body.
Kersikov throws a shot from downtown. Stephens moves away and avoids it.
Stephens throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice cross by Kersikov.
Stephens throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stephens looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kersikov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephens lands a jab-cross combination.
Stephens chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T1#
Stephens stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kersikov.
Kersikov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kersikov counters with a nice uppercut.
Stephens thows a leg kick but Kersikov checks it
and Stephens takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stephens throws a jab but it's blocked by Kersikov.
Kersikov throws out a counter right but Stephens avoids it with no problem.
Kersikov misses with a shot to the body
and Stephens counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Kersikov dodges the punch combination from Stephens.
Kersikov slips under a jab from Stephens.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Stephens.#T2#
Stephens fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stephens throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stephens moves out of range of the leg kick from Kersikov.
Stephens misses with a double jab
and Kersikov counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stephens closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kersikov throws a jab when Stephens was well out of range.
Stephens throws a nice looking combination but Kersikov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stephens throws a hook to the side of Kersikov's head but Kersikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stephens throws a low kick but Kersikov moves out of range easily.
Kersikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lee Stephens is winning the standup battle so far.
Kersikov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T3#
Stephens staying out of range there.
Stephens misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stephens misses with a double jab
and Stephens takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stephens fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kersikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stephens looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kersikov feints a counter leg kick.
Stephens throws a combination that misses
and Kersikov counters with an inside leg kick.
Kersikov blocks a jab.
Stephens swinging wildly here.
Stephens shoots and misses
and Kersikov counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Stephens fails to land with a series of punches.
Stephens takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kersikov throws a shot from downtown. Stephens moves away and avoids it.
Kersikov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stephens tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kersikov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kersikov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kersikov wants it to stay on the feet.
Stephens fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stephens misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stephens scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut. Stephens saw that one coming.
Stephens drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#ROC2#Stephens is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Boyka Kersikov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Stephens wants to clinch up but Kersikov keeps it at a distance.
Stephens blocks the body kick.
Stephens throws a series of punches but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov throws out a counter right but Stephens avoids it with no problem.
Stephens walks into a jab.
Oh Stephens is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kersikov drops Stephens with a straight right hand, right on the button! Kersikov follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boyka Kersikov!
An out of breath Boyka Kersikov 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:
DMMA 97: Account vs Ilmarinen
Date: Apr 10, 2022 |
#R1#
A combination from Stephens does no damage.
Stephens wants to clinch up but Ramathorn keeps it at a distance.
Ramathorn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've been told by Ramathorn's head coaches at Ludus Magnus that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ramathorn misses with a body shot.
Stephens bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ramathorn throws a body punch but Stephens moves out of range.
Stephens throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ramathorn.
Stephens misses the jab.
Ramathorn is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ramathorn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramathorn misses the shot to the body.
Stephens fails to land with a series of punches.
Ramathorn was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL2#
Ramathorn tries to keep at a distance but Stephens has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ramathorn tries to break the clinch but Stephens is controlling the position. #T1##TD2#
Stephens pulls guard effortlessly.
Ramathorn 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.
Ramathorn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ramathorn sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ramathorn'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.#SU#
Ramathorn decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Lee Stephens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stephens throws a nice looking combination but Ramathorn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ramathorn throwing a counter right hand but Stephens manages to avoid it.
Ramathorn throws out a powerful jab.
Stephens scores with a decent looking hook.
Ramathorn misses with a straight right.
Ramathorn dodges the punch combination from Stephens.
#CL2#
Stephens takes the fight into the clinch.
Stephens tries to pull guard but Ramathorn forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Stephens fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stephens's coach down at New York Public Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Stephens's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ramathorn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T3#
Stephens makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stephens tries to pull guard but Ramathorn won't allow it.
Stephens lands an uppercut.
Ramathorn tries to circle away but Stephens has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Stephens breaks the clinch.
Ramathorn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stephens.
Decent striking displayed by Stephens there.
A swing and a miss from Ramathorn.
Stephens tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ramathorn is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Stephens throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ramathorn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stephens fails to land with a series of punches.
Stephens ducks under a wild hook from Ramathorn.
Stephens looks to land a combination but Ramathorn avoids it well. #T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Stephens misses the target.
Ramathorn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stephens connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stephens is looking to clinch.
Stephens slips under a jab.
Ramathorn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stephens.
Ramathorn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A punch combination from Ramathorn misses.
Stephens throws a series of punches but Ramathorn moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ramathorn.
Stephens keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stephens looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
Stephens closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Stephens dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Stephens swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ramathorn.
Stephens throws a combination. Ramathorn tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT2#It looks like Arcot Ramathorn has been cut.
Stephens tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ramathorn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ramathorn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A punch combination from Stephens misses.
Stephens misses with a two punch combination.
Stephens looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stephens throws a head kick but Ramathorn moves out of range.
Ramathorn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ramathorn throws out a loose jab but Stephens uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephens pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stephens tries to clinch up but Ramathorn circles away and keeps his distance.
Some wild striking there from Stephens.
#T1#
Ramathorn takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ramathorn blocks a jab.
Ramathorn throws out a loose jab but Stephens uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stephens tries a head kick but it misses.
Ramathorn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CL2#
Stephens moves into range and clinches up with Ramathorn.
Stephens misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Ramathorn breaks from the clinch.
Stephens throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ramathorn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stephens has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Stephens ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ramathorn moves away.
Lee Stephens seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stephens misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stephens tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ramathorn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stephens throws a combination that misses
and Ramathorn counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#Stephens is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramathorn steps in with a hook that catches Stephens right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Ramathorn follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Stephens looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arcot Ramathorn! |
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Event:
DMMA 88: Imanari vs O Malley
Date: Mar 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Stephens scores with a nice right hand.
Stephens misses with a takedown attempt - Gutsu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gutsu feinted with a counter takedown.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stephens looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stephens.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gutsu.
Stephens lands a left hand.
Gutsu wants to take the fight to the mat but Stephens manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gutsu.
Stephens is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephens stops a takedown attempt from Gutsu.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gee Gutsu. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Gutsu lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gutsu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Gutsu is working for a kimura but Stephens is defending it quite comfortably.
Stephens is not content to let Gutsu control the position.#T1##SUB#
Gutsu wants to work for an arm triangle but Stephens is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Stephens is refusing to be controlled, as Gutsu sits in half guard.
Gutsu stops Stephens from getting back to his feet.
Gutsu wants to free his trapped foot but Stephens is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Stephens tries to get to full guard but Gutsu has control of the leg.
Gutsu not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stephens looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB#
Gutsu is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stephens is just riding it out for now. Gutsu eventually gives up the hold.
Stephens is trying to stand.
Gutsu tries to pass the half guard into mount. Stephens knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Stephens is looking for a sweep. Gutsu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Gutsu is thwarting Stephens's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Gutsu gets a clinch. #BC2#
Stephens breaks the clinch.
Stephens looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Decent striking displayed by Stephens there.#TD2#
Stephens shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gutsu wants to control but Stephens is keeping busy.
Gutsu is looking for a sweep. Stephens is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stephens scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gutsu is looking to improve his position.
Stephens trying to control from Gutsu's half guard. Gutsu has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T4#
Stephens trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stephens keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gutsu's head.
Stephens lands a couple of elbows.
Gutsu looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Stephens puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Gutsu wants to improve his position but Stephens is controlling well.
Gutsu is trying to control but can't.
Stephens working over Gutsu with some ground and pound. Gutsu looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stephens throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stephens missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stephens is looking to advance position but Gutsu won't allow it.
Stephens working the head and body with strikes.
Stephens blocks the strikes from Gutsu.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Stephens dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Gutsu shoots in and bounces Stephens off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gutsu trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Stephens manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Gutsu is trying to control the position but Stephens postures up.
Gutsu controlling Stephens's posture.
Gutsu working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephens missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stephens trying to control the position from guard on top but Gutsu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stephens is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Stephens postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stephens passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Stephens tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Gutsu is looking for a sweep.
Gutsu is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Punch Out Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SU2#
Stephens decides to stand back up.
A punch combination from Stephens misses. #TD2#
Stephens looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Stephens wants to pass the guard but Gutsu is defending well.
Gutsu is looking to control Stephens's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gutsu avoid being mounted?#T2#
Gutsu wants to improve his position but Stephens is controlling well.
Gutsu wants to control but Stephens is keeping busy.
Gutsu is trying to get back to full guard.
Gutsu flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#T3#
Stephens looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gutsu moves into full guard.
Gutsu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stephens throws a strike but Gutsu rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Stephens has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stephens is looking to stand up but Gutsu isn't so interested in that idea.
Lee Stephens has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gutsu works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gutsu is looking to advance position but Stephens won't allow it. #SUB#
Gutsu is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stephens defends it well.
Gutsu is looking to pass Stephens's guard but actually Stephens recovers to full guard. #T4#
Gutsu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stephens swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gutsu won't allow Stephens to get back to his feet.
Gutsu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stephens is keeping the position for now.
Stephens is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gutsu is controlling him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stephens keeping moving, preventing Gutsu from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Stephens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Gutsu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Stephens misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gutsu shoots in looking for a takedown. Stephens tries to sprawl out of it but Gutsu keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stephens manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gutsu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stephens counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Gee Gutsu has been cut.
Stephens doesn't manage to clinch there - Gutsu circles away.
Gutsu changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gee Gutsu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stephens has a takedown stuffed.
Gutsu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gutsu misses the jab.
Gee Gutsu 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.
Gutsu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gutsu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stephens shoots in looking for a takedown but Gutsu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stephens's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gutsu attempts a counter takedown but Stephens avoids it well and moves away.
Stephens shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gutsu but Gutsu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gee Gutsu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Stephens.#T1#
Stephens shoots in looking for a takedown. Gutsu tries to sprawl out of it but Stephens keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gutsu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gutsu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gutsu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stephens moves away.
Gutsu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stephens fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stephens changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gutsu tries to avoid it but Stephens manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gutsu to the ground. Gutsu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gutsu moves in looking to clinch but Stephens pushes him off.
Stephens looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gutsu is looking to clinch but Stephens is avoiding it.
Gutsu jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Stephens.
#CL#
Gutsu darts in and clinches Stephens up against the cage.
Stephens lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gutsu backwards. #TD2#
Stephens ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Stephens no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Gutsu trying to control the position from guard on top but Stephens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gutsu stops Stephens from standing up.
Gutsu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gutsu wants to control from the top but Stephens keeps moving.
Gutsu is pushing down on Stephens's leg trying to pass to half guard. Stephens is fighting to maintain full guard but Gutsu has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3#
Gutsu is trying to control. Stephens wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Stephens is trying to stand back up but Gutsu is controlling him
Gutsu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stephens keeps working.
Gutsu passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Stephens!
Gee Gutsu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gutsu throwing strikes here but Stephens is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
#SUB#
Gutsu is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Stephens has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Stephens!
Gutsu has his hands on Stephens's head, controlling the position. #T4#
Stephens looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Gutsu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gutsu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gutsu 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.
Gutsu throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gutsu looking to control but Stephens passes into half guard.
Lee Stephens is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stephens landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lee Stephens.
Well Stephens 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Stephens! |
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Event:
DMMA 79: Tucker vs Hasselhoff
Date: Jan 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Bukowski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bukowski looks to land a left hand but Stephens moved out of range nicely.
Stephens is looking to counter punch.
We've been informed that Bukowski 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.
Stephens fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Bukowski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bukowski blocking some punches.
Bukowski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bukowski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bukowski throws a head punch that misses.
Bukowski working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Bukowski.
Stephens lands a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bukowski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bukowski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bukowski lands a nice shot to the body.
I was talking to Stephens's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short left from Bukowski.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stephens is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Stephens tries for a takedown but Bukowski manages to get underhooks.
Stephens trying to control the position but instead, Bukowski has worked for underhooks and has pushed Stephens into the cage.#T1#
Bukowski keeps control of Stephens as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bukowski is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bukowski misses with a punch on the inside.
Bukowski tries a body shot but Stephens blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bukowski.
Stephens blocks a body shot from Bukowski. #TD#
Stephens pulls guard successfully.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Bukowski postures up in Stephens's guard and throws a big left but Stephens blocks it.
Stephens keeping moving, preventing Bukowski from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bukowski wants to pass the guard but Stephens is keeping the position.
Bukowski wants to control from the top but Stephens keeps moving. #T2#
Bukowski throwing strikes from guard but Stephens blocks nicely.
Bukowski throwing strikes from guard but Stephens blocks nicely.
Bukowski working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stephens's head.
Bukowski landing some decent shots from guard.
Bukowski controlling from the top position.
Bukowski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bukowski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Bukowski with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bukowski is looking to work some ground and pound but Stephens has wrist control.
Stephens wants to stand up but Bukowski is controlling him.
Bukowski is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Stephens utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bukowski looking to sit in guard and control but Stephens gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Bukowski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Bukowski lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Stephens utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bukowski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stephens wants to sweep here but Bukowski controlling him for the moment.
Bukowski is looking to work some ground and pound but Stephens has wrist control.#T4#
Bukowski throws a strike but Stephens rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Bukowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Bukowski, not yet.
Stephens throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bukowski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stephens wants to control from the top but Bukowski keeps moving.
Bukowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stephens trying to control the position from guard on top but Bukowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Bukowski is looking for a triangle but Stephens pushes his legs off easily.
Bukowski 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.
Stephens is fighting to break Bukowski's control of his arms but Bukowski is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Bukowski dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bukowski circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bukowski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stephens misses with a looping left.
Stephens looks to land a right hand but Bukowski moved out of range.
Lee Stephens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stephens swinging wildly here.
Bukowski doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Stephens shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bukowski as he avoids it easily.
Bukowski is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bukowski leaves Stephens with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bukowski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bukowski wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lee Stephens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bukowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stephens manages to avoid it.#T1#
Stephens tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bukowski swivels and escapes.#KD2#
Bukowski drops Stephens with a beautiful combination! Stephens stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bukowski is looking for the KO!
Charles Bukowski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bukowski drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bukowski digs a good hook to Stephens's body.
Bukowski throws a lazy right hand but Stephens sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stephens is looking to counter punch.
Stephens will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stephens throws a looping overhand right but Bukowski ducks down to avoid it.
Stephens tries to clinch up.
Stephens with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bukowski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big left from Bukowski misses. #T2#
Stephens takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stephens just misses with a punch to the body.
Bukowski missing with a left hand there. Stephens was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stephens tries to clinch but Bukowski is having none of it.
Stephens throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bukowski counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Stephens off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Bukowski follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Stephens was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Charles Bukowski! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Stephens lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stephens.
We've been told by Elskamp's head coaches at Aloha MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Elskamp throws a lazy right hand but Stephens sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Elskamp drops his hands momentarily and Stephens takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Stephens moves away from the strike by Elskamp.
Elskamp tries to clinch up but Stephens circles away and keeps his distance.
Stephens fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Elskamp pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD2#
Stephens throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Elskamp tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Stephens is in Elskamp's guard.
Stephens postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Elskamp utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stephens scoring with some ground and pound.
Stephens controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stephens loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Stephens postures up and lands a big shot to Elskamp's brow.
Stephens working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Elskamp's head.
Elskamp is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stephens is controlling him.
Stephens not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Stephens looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Let's hope that Stephens 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.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Elskamp scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Elskamp walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Elskamp lands a slapping body shot.
Stephens lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT2#It looks like Dirk Elskamp has been cut.
Stephens uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Elskamp.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stephens! But no joy.
Elskamp misses with a straight left. #TD2#
Stephens throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Elskamp was covering up waiting for the punch and Stephens finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Stephens engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Stephens landing with the ground and pound. #T3#
Stephens is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Stephens postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Stephens makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Stephens's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Stephens is pushing down on Elskamp's leg trying to pass to half guard. Elskamp is fighting to maintain full guard but Stephens has managed to sneak the leg through.
Stephens seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Stephens seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stephens slips a nice elbow through Elskamp's hands, connecting with Elskamp's forehead.#T4#
Stephens with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Stephens scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Still in half guard, Stephens seems content to control.
Stephens landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Stephens lands strikes from half guard.
Stephens is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Elskamp knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stephens on the ground.
It looks like Stephens 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.
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. Stephens connects with a nice short shot to Elskamp's temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Stephens dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dirk Elskamp's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Elskamp misses with a looping right.
Stephens misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Stephens fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Elskamp, pushing him back against the cage.
Elskamp wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stephens softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Elskamp wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stephens has him pressed against the cage.
Elskamp misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD2#
Stephens pulls guard. #ES2#
Stephens kicks Elskamp off and gets to his feet.
Stephens slips under a jab from Elskamp.#CL2#
Stephens moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Stephens.
Stephens blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stephens tries a knee to the head but Elskamp blocks it.
Stephens lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stephens. #BC#
Elskamp pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Elskamp misses with a body shot.
Lee Stephens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Elskamp waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stephens.
Stephens feints and then cracks Elskamp's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Elskamp down.
Stephens keeps the fight on the outside.
Stephens throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Elskamp swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Elskamp looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stephens steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Elskamp.
Elskamp thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stephens lands with a short shot to the head.
Elskamp swings wildly with an uppercut but Stephens uses good head movement to avoid it.
Elskamp looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Stephens escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stephens displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Elskamp throws out the jab.
Dirk Elskamp is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Elskamp throws a right hand that Stephens ducks under and follows up with a left that Stephens also avoids with ease.#T2##CL2#
Stephens gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stephens lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Elskamp backwards.
Elskamp taking a breather. #BC#
Elskamp escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Elskamp throws a body shot but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stephens has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stephens there as he acknowledges the shot.
Elskamp wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stephens on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Elskamp throws a right hand that misses
and Stephens connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Elskamp lands a slapping body shot.
Stephens throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Elskamp pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stephens wants to counter the offense by Elskamp and move into the clinch position.
Elskamp misses with an uppercut
and Elskamp takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Elskamp misses with a body shot
and Stephens counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stephens swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lee Stephens seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
A big right from Elskamp misses. #TD2#
Stephens closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Stephens cracks Elskamp with a big right hand but Elskamp just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#SUB2#
Stephens has an Americana. Elskamp didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Stephens is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Stephens hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Lee Stephens! |
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Event:
KoF:IW - Nakagawa x Satake
Date: Oct 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Gaanja throws out a powerful jab.
Stephens lands a glancing blow to the side of Gaanja's head.
Stephens misses with a few strikes there.
Stephens misses with a takedown attempt
and Gaanja counters with a stiff right hand.
Stephens looks for a takedown but Gaanja sprawls well.
Gaanja works Stephens's body with a nice hook.
Gaanja looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephens with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gaanja cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lee Stephens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gaanja cracks Stephens with a good jab.
Gaanja walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Stephens drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Gaanja swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Stephens's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zalt Gaanja!
Our winner, Zalt Gaanja, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
KoF:IW - New Contenders
Date: Oct 02, 2021 |
#R1#
A nice combination there by Stephens.
Both fighters circling a little - Satake finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Stephens or perhaps it was just good defense by Satake, which made it look bad.
Satake swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
Satake rushes Stephens and presses him up against the cage.
Stephens looking to slow down the pace here.
I was talking to Satake's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Stephens is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Satake is keeping busy.
Stephens takes an elbow to the temple.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Satake just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stephens's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Satake lands a body punch.
Stephens pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Stephens misses with the head strike.
Satake gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Stephens misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Satake.
Satake gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T1##TD2#
Stephens successfully pulls guard.
Satake looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Satake advances position into side control!#SU#
Satake decides to stand up, so the ref orders Stephens to his feet.
Stephens misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stephens throws a front kick that sends Satake stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
Stephens shoots in but Satake avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Masa Satake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Stephens.
Satake pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stephens blocks a head kick by Satake.
Satake lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stephens shoots in but Satake avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stephens misses with a double jab.
Stephens misses with a wild combination.
Stephens misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T3#
Satake throws a leg kick which misses Stephens's front leg but catches the back leg as Stephens tries to avoid it.
Stephens ducks right into an uppercut from Satake.
Satake tries to work over Stephens's front leg with a kick but Stephens checks it.
Stephens swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stephens fails with the takedown.
Satake throws a lazy right hand but Stephens sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slow jab from Satake misses its intended target. #CL2#
Stephens closes the distance and pushes Satake back into the cage.
A right hand to the body from Satake.
Satake softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stephens blocks a body shot from Satake.
Satake is pushing Stephens up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Satake pushes Stephens back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T4#
Satake lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Satake lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Satake creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Stephens's defenses.
Stephens avoids a wild elbow strike from Satake.
Stephens swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Stephens avoids a wild elbow strike from Satake.
Stephens tries to circle away but Satake has him pinned against the cage.
Satake'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.
Stephens swings wildly with an uppercut but Satake uses good head movement to avoid it.
Satake throws an elbow but it misses.
Satake lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Stephens stalling in the clinch.
Satake digs a right hand underneath Stephens's ribcage. Stephens let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Masa Satake dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Satake throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL#
Satake clinches up against the cage.
Satake digs a right hand into Stephens's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stephens's gas tank. #TD2#
Stephens pulls guard successfully.
Satake content to stall in guard here.
Stephens is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Satake is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Satake is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Satake wants to pass the guard but Stephens is keeping the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Satake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stephens can do to turn this around?
Satake stops Stephens from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#CL2#
Stephens has managed to clinch.
Stephens prevents a body shot from Satake.
Stephens lands a left hand.
Satake lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stephens.
Stephens is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Satake is keeping busy.
Stephens tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stephens pushes Satake back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Satake creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Stephens's defenses.
Satake lands a body punch.
Nice elbow from Satake.
Satake makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stephens is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Satake to keep the fight standing.
Satake stops a takedown attempt from Stephens.
Stephens blocks an elbow strike.
Satake lands a body shot in the clinch.
Satake struggles to land a body shot inside as Stephens controls his hands.
Satake prevents the takedown attempt.
Masa Satake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Stephens.#T3#
A short right from Satake on the inside.
Stephens tries to pull guard but Satake holds him up against the cage and eventually Stephens drops back down to his feet.
Satake lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stephens.
Stephens is breathing heavily.
Satake gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
We've been informed that Stephens has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A short body shot lands from Satake as the two fighters clinch.
Stephens is trying to break the clinch but Satake has him pressed against the cage.
Satake cracks Stephens with a nice body shot.
A body shot lands from Satake.
The referee is keeping an eye on Satake - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Satake lands an elbow that stopped Stephens in his tracks for a moment.
Satake lands an elbow just above Stephens 's eye.
Satake lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Satake - that landed with a thud.
Satake lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Stephens takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Satake.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Satake lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T4#
Satake gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Lee Stephens has been cut.
Satake lands an elbow just above Stephens 's eye.
Satake controlling the action here for a moment.
Stephens looking to stall.
Satake lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stephens.
Satake lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Satake cracks Stephens with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Satake - that landed with a thud.
A short left from Satake.
Satake blocking some punches.
Satake lands an elbow just above Stephens 's eye.
Satake lands an elbow just above Stephens 's eye.
Good body shot from Satake.
Nice elbow from Satake.
Satake lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Satake lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Masa Satake dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lee Stephens's cut.
That's time! Satake's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##CL#
Satake instigates a clinch.
Stephens missing with knees to the body.
Satake content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Satake misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Satake misses with a hook to the ribs.
Satake lands a nice shot to the body.
Stephens dodges an elbow strike from Satake.
Satake lands an elbow just above Stephens 's eye.
Stephens throws an elbow that misses.
Satake tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stephens's elbow.
Satake blocking some punches.
Stephens looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Satake stalling against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephens trying to control the position but instead, Satake has worked for underhooks and has pushed Stephens into the cage.
Stephens takes an elbow to the forehead.
Satake lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T1#
Come on Satake - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Masa Satake has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stephens's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Stephens breaks from the clinch.
A nice leg kick from Satake, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stephens takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Satake misses with a body shot.
Satake sets himself, and Stephens steps forward looking for the clinch! Satake avoids it this time.
Stephens misses with a takedown attempt - Satake sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Satake checks the leg kick nicely there.
It looked like Satake wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stephens staying out of range there.
Horrible takedown attempt by Stephens or perhaps it was just good defense by Satake, which made it look bad. #T2#
Stephens misses with a takedown
and Satake counters with an inside leg kick.
Masa Satake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Stephens.
Stephens takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A chopping leg kick lands by Satake.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stephens.
Satake avoids a punch combination nicely.
Satake throws a quick counter head kick but Stephens was just out of range.
That kick from Satake tenderised Stephens's leg. Stephens is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stephens misses with a series of wild punches.
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!
Satake misses with a head kick.
Satake throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T3#
Stephens takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Satake scores with a jab to the head.
Stephens takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Stephens shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Satake as he jumps to the side.
Satake wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Satake bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Masa Satake is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#ROC#Stephens is rocked!
A left and a right from Satake both land. Nice combination.
Stephens is still on wobbly legs! Can Satake finish him?
A low kick lands for Satake.
Stephens tried to score with a low kick but Satake checks it.
Satake turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stephens takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Masa Satake is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stephens wants to break free but Satake has control.
#T4#
Satake cracks Stephens with a nice body shot.
Stephens seems to have recovered his senses.
Stephens is trying to pull guard but Satake turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Stephens fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Stephens tries to score a body lock takedown but Satake shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Stephens throws a head punch that misses.
Stephens wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Satake lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lee Stephens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stephens blocks the elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Masa Satake showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Satake, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masa Satake! |
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Event:
KoF:IW - Apollo x Mercer 2
Date: Aug 21, 2021 |
#R1#
Delgado tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stephens sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Delgado somewhat.
Stephens looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stephens keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stephens keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stephens unleashes a big counter combination but Delgado bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Delgado swinging wildly here.
Stephens slips under a jab from Delgado.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delgado throws a hook but Stephens blocks it.
Stephens lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Delgado circles away quickly and effectively.
Stephens avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Delgado pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Delgado backs off Stephens throws a huge counter combo but Delgado manages to avoid it all.#T1##CL2#
Stephens fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Delgado, pushing him back against the cage.
Delgado slowing the pace effectively.
Stephens swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stephens doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Stephens manages to break the clinch.
Stephens staying out of range there.
Stephens blocks a jab.
Stephens is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#TD2#
Stephens 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.
Stephens's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Delgado is trying to control the position but Stephens postures up.
Stephens throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Delgado works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Delgado has momentary wrist control but Stephens slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
Stephens is looking to work some ground and pound but Delgado has wrist control.
Stephens lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Delgado utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stephens cracks Delgado with a solid left hand.
Delgado is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Stephens has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Delgado is proving hard to escape from.
Stephens must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Stephens won't allow Delgado to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stephens accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stephens preventing the sweep.
Stephens passes Delgado's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Delgado slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
Stephens missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Delgado looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stephens is one step ahead there.
Delgado preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Delgado seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Delgado is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Delgado is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stephens lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Delgado is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stephens defends well.
Stephens makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Delgado is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stephens wants to control from the top but Delgado keeps moving.
Stephens landing with the ground and pound.
Stephens 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.
Stephens trying to control the position from guard on top but Delgado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stephens throws a big right hand that misses.
Stephens trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Stephens dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Delgado defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stephens.
Stephens closes the distance and clinches up with Delgado, looking for a takedown. Stephens pushes Delgado against the cage but Delgado circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stephens fails with a takedown attempt.
Marcus Delgado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Stephens.
Delgado misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Stephens on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Delgado throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Delgado blocks a leg kick.
Delgado misses with a series of wild punches.
Stephens tries to counter by closing the distance.
Delgado throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephens swinging wildly here.
Delgado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stephens manages to avoid it.
Delgado throws a lazy right hand but Stephens sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1##TD#
Delgado darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Delgado wants to take a breather but Stephens is having none of it.
Stephens blocking the ground and pound attempt from Delgado.
The fighters are battling for position here. Stephens manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Stephens is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Delgado is controlling him.
Delgado tries to free his leg and advance position but Stephens is retaining full guard.
Delgado is looking to pass into half guard but Stephens pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Stephens is in guard.#REVB#
Stephens stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Delgado swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2##SUB#
Delgado is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stephens defends well.
Stephens trying to control the position from guard on top but Delgado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stephens throwing strikes from guard but Delgado blocks nicely.
Stephens distracts Delgado with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Delgado utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Delgado trying to strike off his back.
#SUB#
Delgado is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stephens preventing the sweep. #T3#
Stephens looking to pass the guard.
Lee Stephens has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stephens won't allow Delgado to sweep him here.
Stephens postures up and lands a big shot to Delgado's brow.
Delgado wants to sweep but no luck.
Stephens throws an elbow that misses. Delgado uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stephens's guard. Nice move by Delgado!#REVR#
Delgado trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Delgado looking to sit in guard and control but Stephens gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Delgado trying to control the position.
#T4##SUB#
Stephens avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stephens content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Stephens is stalling in the full guard.
Delgado looking for a sweep. Not yet Delgado, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stephens stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Delgado swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Delgado has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Marcus Delgado will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Stephens fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Delgado to the ground. Stephens is now in Delgado's guard.
Stephens throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stephens trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Delgado trying to control the position.
Delgado utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Delgado keeping moving, preventing Stephens from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Stephens avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delgado wants to sweep here but Stephens controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Delgado avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Delgado working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stephens.
Stephens looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Delgado working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stephens. #SUB#
Delgado looking for a guillotine here but Stephens defends easily.
Delgado tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Stephens's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Stephens with a flurry of punches that miss.
Delgado keeping moving, preventing Stephens from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Stephens manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Delgado on his heels. He'll look to pass Delgado's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB#
Delgado has his foot on Stephens's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stephens works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stephens wants to control from the top but Delgado keeps moving.
Stephens lands a couple of elbows.
Stephens showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Delgado working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stephens.
Stephens scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3##SUB#
Delgado working for a triangle but Stephens defends it easily.
Stephens trying to control the position from guard on top but Delgado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stephens postures up in Delgado's guard and throws a big left but Delgado blocks it.
Stephens wants to control from the top but Delgado keeps moving.
Stephens throwing strikes from guard but Delgado blocks nicely.
Stephens throws an elbow that misses. Delgado uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stephens's guard. Nice move by Delgado!#REVR#
Stephens wants to get back to his feet but Delgado is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Delgado looking to pass the guard.
Delgado wants to control from the top but Stephens keeps moving.
Delgado pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stephens is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Delgado won't allow Stephens to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee Stephens comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stephens 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Stephens! |
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Event:
Byzantium 39
Date: Apr 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Stephens fails with the takedown
and Cortez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cortez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stephens takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A jab from Cortez does it's job there.
Cortez lands a head shot.
Stephens drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stephens avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stephens tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cortez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stephens somewhat.
Stephens tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cortez counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Cortez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Cortez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stephens tries to clinch there but Cortez circles away.
Stephens looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Despite the aggression on Cortez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lee Stephens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cortez sizes up Stephens with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stephens on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Crunch! Cortez slams his shin into Stephens's torso.
Stephens wants to clinch
and Cortez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#Stephens is rocked!#T2#
Cortez stuffs the takedown attempt from Stephens. Stephens gets slowly back to his feet.
As Stephens backs off Cortez throws a huge counter combo but Stephens manages to avoid it all.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stephens cracks Cortez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stephens with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cortez to score with a decent uppercut.
Oh Stephens is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stephens with a poor takedown
and Cortez counters with a stiff right hand.
Cortez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stephens's sensitive parts.
Stephens misses with a double jab
and Cortez counters with a huge left! Stephens is in big trouble! He's backing up but Cortez isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Stephens from any more damage. A dominating finish by Cortez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ubaldo Cortez! |
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Event:
Byzantium 37
Date: Apr 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Stephens looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stephens lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Stephens keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Stephens throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Weinbacher was covering up waiting for the punch and Stephens finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Stephens keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Weinbacher's head.
Stephens 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephens trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stephens sitting in guard here, content to control.
Weinbacher avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Weinbacher is trying to hold Stephens in close to prevent damage but Stephens has managed to pass into half guard.
Stephens missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stephens throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stephens wants to control but Weinbacher is keeping him busy.
Stephens is really struggling to control Weinbacher but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Stephens missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stephens sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Weinbacher tries to kick Stephens off but Stephens keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Weinbacher is not content to let Stephens control the position.
Weinbacher blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stephens. #T2#
Stephens thows a huge punch but Weinbacher dodges it nicely.
Stephens with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Weinbacher wants to get back to full guard.
Stephens looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Stephens thows a huge punch but Weinbacher dodges it nicely.
Weinbacher blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stephens.
Stephens content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Stephens shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Weinbacher sprawls well. Weinbacher wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stephens gets slowly back to his feet.
Weinbacher only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kristoff Weinbacher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Stephens shoots in for a takedown but Weinbacher shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lee Stephens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stephens throws a nice looking combination but Weinbacher bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Weinbacher lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Stephens looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Weinbacher is fending him off so far but Stephens persists. Nope, Weinbacher circles away and we're back to standing.
Weinbacher is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Stephens with a body shot.#CL2#
Weinbacher fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stephens, pushing him back against the cage.
Weinbacher is looking to break free of the clinch but Stephens has double underhooks.
Weinbacher takes a shot to the head.
I was talking to Stephens's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Weinbacher taking a breather.
Weinbacher takes a shot to the head.
Stephens wants to take the fight to the mat but Weinbacher manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Weinbacher wants to break free but Stephens has control.
Stephens working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Stephens pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Weinbacher is looking to clinch.
Stephens chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stephens will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T4#
Weinbacher is looking to clinch but Stephens is avoiding it.
#CL#
Stephens forces Weinbacher back against the cage and clinches.
Stephens unloads a knee to the mid-section. Weinbacher lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Weinbacher looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stephens lands a left hand.
Stephens lands a damaging elbow.
Stephens keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Weinbacher's efforts to push away.
Stephens keeps control of Weinbacher as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stephens lands a nice uppercut.
Weinbacher is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Stephens is defending well.
Still in the clinch, Stephens scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Stephens escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Weinbacher misses with a lunging right hand
and Stephens counters with a nice body kick.
Stephens tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Weinbacher swivels and escapes.
Weinbacher looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stephens swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Stephens dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Weinbacher shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Stephens counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Stephens throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stephens accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stephens wants to pass the guard but Weinbacher is keeping the position.
Weinbacher avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephens showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Stephens trying to control the position from guard on top but Weinbacher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Stephens lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Weinbacher really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stephens. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stephens throwing strikes from guard but Weinbacher blocks nicely.
Stephens trying to control the position from guard on top but Weinbacher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stephens with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stephens engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lee Stephens overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stephens working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Weinbacher working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stephens.
Stephens loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Stephens is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Stephens 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.
Weinbacher is breathing heavily.
Weinbacher 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.
Stephens trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stephens trying to control but Weinbacher is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Stephens swats away the attempt to clinch by Weinbacher.#TD#
Stephens 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.
Stephens looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Stephens is in close to Weinbacher's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3#
Stephens in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stephens is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Stephens working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stephens is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stephens sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Stephens stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Weinbacher swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Weinbacher working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stephens. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stephens distracts Weinbacher with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Stephens throws a big elbow that misses.
Stephens working some strikes from top position.#ROC#Weinbacher is rocked!
Stephens gets to his feet and stands over Weinbacher, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Weinbacher felt that one! Stephens unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Weinbacher from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lee Stephens! |
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Event:
Byzantium 32
Date: Mar 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Stephens bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stephens throws a counter combo.
Bonin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Stephens closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bonin's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stephens accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bonin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stephens.
Bonin wants to stand but Stephens is controlling the position.
Stephens 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Bonin pushes Stephens off and scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Stephens shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bonin napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stephens throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bonin is not content to let Stephens control the position.
Bonin pushes Stephens away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Stephens gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T1#
Stephens is chipping away with strikes.
Bonin wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB2#
Stephens working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bonin is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Stephens is controlling him well.
Stephens in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Bonin is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Stephens is controlling him well.#SUB2#
Stephens tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Stephens has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bonin is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#ES#
Bonin bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T2##TD2#
Bonin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Stephens trying to control the position from guard on top but Bonin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bonin wants to get back to his feet but Stephens is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Stephens lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bonin wants to stand but Stephens is controlling the position.
Stephens trying to control but Bonin is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bonin wants to get back to his feet but Stephens is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bonin trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T3##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Stephens has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
No joy there for Stephens, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Bonin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Stephens.
Stephens slips a straight right by Bonin.
Stephens will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A slow jab from Stephens misses its intended target.
Stephens looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bonin throwing a counter right hand but Stephens manages to avoid it.
Bonin loads up on a big right hand but Stephens slips the punch.
Stephens throws an off balance right hand
and Bonin counters with a stiff right hand.
Bonin works over Stephens's head and body with a nice combination.
Bonin jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Bonin connects with the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Stephens looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bonin!
Stephens prevents Bonin from escaping the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Stephens in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Stephens is looking to take a break and control but Bonin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stephens tries to score with some ground and pound. Bonin controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Bonin is trying to buck Stephens off.
Stephens trying to control the action but Bonin is working from the bottom.
Stephens has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bonin dodges the ground and pound from Stephens.
Bonin tries to escape but Stephens is in control.
Stephens wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bonin keeps working.
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 William Bonin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Stephens moves to clinch but Bonin breaks away
and Bonin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bonin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bonin with a hook.
Bonin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stephens blocks a jab.
Bonin misses with a left hand
and Stephens counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bonin's knee momentarily.
Bonin lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonin lunges at Stephens with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stephens's hand.
Stephens fails to land with a series of punches.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bonin.
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!
Bonin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stephens walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1#
Stephens shoots in and drives through. Bonin sprawls well.
Stephens throws a head kick that Bonin semi-blocks.
Stephens shoots and misses
enabling Bonin to counter with a crisp jab.
William Bonin is winning the standup battle so far.
Bonin throws a shot to the body.
Stephens has a takedown stuffed.
It looked like Bonin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
William Bonin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Stephens.
Stephens is breathing heavily.
Bonin fails to land with a series of punches.
A countering left hand to the body from Stephens misses.
Stephens shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stephens fails with the takedown.
Bonin lands a really nice looking cross but Stephens seems unphased.
#ROC#Stephens is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Bonin! Stephens is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Bonin! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Stephens feints and as Spider raises his hands in defense, Stephens changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Spider is looking to stand back up but Stephens counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Spider. #REVR#
Spider trying to control here.
Stephens passes to full mount!
Spider is desperately trying to improve his position but Stephens has a good base and remains in mount.
Stephens landing shots from mount.
Spider is trying to stand up.
Spider wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Stephens.
Spider is wriggling around trying to escape.
Spider wants to hold on but Stephens pushes him away.#T1#
Stephens sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Spider can't escape the position.
Spider tries to lock up and control but Stephens gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Stephens lands a big elbow.
Stephens looking to finish with strikes here!
Stephens looking to ground and pound but Spider is blocking nicely.
Spider knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stephens on the ground.
Spider is trying to escape the mount.
Stephens landing strikes, looking to finish!
Spider tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stephens putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T2#
Stephens trying to control but Spider is having none of it.
Stephens lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Stephens sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Stephens lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
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!
Stephens with shots to the head and body - Spider looks very uncomfortable down there.
Spider in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Stephens looking to finish Spider with some ground and pound. This is bad for Spider!
Stephens can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Spider is looking to escape.
Spider is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.#T3#
Stephens is landing with some decent strikes but Spider is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Stephens lands with some strikes.
Stephens lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Spider hang on?
Stephens looking to finish Spider with some ground and pound. This is bad for Spider!
Stephens raining down hammerfists from mount.
Spider wants to control but Stephens is having none of it.
Stephens looking to ground and pound but Spider is blocking nicely.
Stephens raining down hammerfists from mount.
Spider is desperately trying to improve his position but Stephens has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Stephens working for a guillotine from mount but Spider is in no mood to give up.
Spider blocking the ground and pound. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stephens looking to ground and pound but Spider is blocking nicely.
Stephens lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Spider hang on?
Stephens lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#ROC2#Spider is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Stephens looking for a guillotine from mount but Spider is having none of it.
Stephens drops a big elbow. That's hurt Spider! More shots from Stephens and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lee Stephens! |
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