Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DMMA 134 Assndrop vs Kersikov
Date: Aug 27, 2022

#R1#
Stephenson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stephenson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Yahontov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Decent striking displayed by Yahontov there.
Stephenson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stephenson looks for a takedown but Yahontov sprawls well.
Yahontov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Landry Stephenson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stephenson tries to close the distance and clinch but Yahontov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yahontov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stephenson fails with a takedown attempt.
Stephenson moves in looking to clinch but Yahontov pushes him off.
Yahontov slaps away a takedown attempt from Stephenson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Stephenson misses with a takedown
and Yahontov counters with a one-two to the body.
Stephenson swinging wildly here.
Yahontov cracks Stephenson with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yahontov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stephensons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1##CL2#
Yahontov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stephenson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Yahontov lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
Yahontov breaks from the clinch.
Yahontov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stephenson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #KD2#
and Yahontov counters with a crisp one two that drops Stephenson! Yahontov thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Stephenson to his feet! Stephenson is in big trouble!#ROC2#Stephenson is rocked!
Stephenson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stephenson is breathing heavily.
Stephenson moves out of range of the body kick.
Yahontov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Oh Stephenson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Yahontov drives through and clinches with Stephenson against the cage.
Stephenson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Yahontov after a bit of a struggle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stephenson being controlled against the cage.
Stephenson seems to have got his legs back now.
Yahontov just leaning against Stephenson, taking a breather.
Yahontov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Yahontov just leaning against Stephenson, taking a breather.
Yahontov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Stephenson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Yahontov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Stephenson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Yahontov can turn it around.#BC2#
Yahontov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yahontov lands a nice hook to Stephenson's body. Stephenson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Yahontov checks a leg kick nicely.
Yahontov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stephenson avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL2#
Yahontov forces Stephenson back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Yahontov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yahontov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stephenson shoots and misses
and Stephenson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Stephenson gets tackled into the cage by Yahontov. Yahontov maintains the clinch.
Yahontov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yahontov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
Yahontov leaning against his opponent. #BC2#
Yahontov manages to break the clinch.
Stephenson shoots in for a double leg but Yahontov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Yahontov is looking for the big counter here.
Stephenson blocks a low kick nicely.
Stephenson looks to clinch
and Yahontov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stephenson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yahontov lands a really nice looking cross but Stephenson seems unphased. #CL2#
Yahontov closes the distance and pushes Stephenson back into the cage.
Yahontov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yahontov lands with a short shot to the head.
Yahontov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Yahontov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Yahontov lands with a short shot to the head.
Yahontov stalling the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stephenson tries for a takedown but Yahontov manages to get underhooks. #BC2#
Yahontov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stephenson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Yahontov finds it's way round the side to connect with Stephenson's head.
Ivan Yahontov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yahontov leaves Stephenson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T4#
Yahontov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Yahontov wants it to stay on the feet.
Stephenson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Yahontov circles away.
Yahontov scores with a nice right hand.
Stephenson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yahontov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Yahontov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Stephenson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Stephenson misses with a wild combination.
Yahontov lands a two punch combo. #CL2#
Yahontov has Stephenson up against the cage in a clinch.
Yahontov prevents a takedown attempt there. #BC2#
Yahontov breaks the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stephenson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stephenson moves in looking to clinch but Yahontov pushes him off.
Stephenson is looking to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Yahontov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Yahontov closes the distance and clinches.
Stephenson tries to score a body lock takedown but Yahontov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Yahontov stalling against the cage. #BC2#
Yahontov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stephenson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Yahontov lands with a straight right. Stephenson didn't see that one coming.#CL2#
Yahontov has closed the distance and engaged Stephenson in a clinch.
Yahontov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yahontov.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yahontov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Yahontov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yahontov just leaning against Stephenson, taking a breather.
Stephenson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #T1#
A bit of stalling here from Yahontov.
Yahontov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stephenson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Yahontov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Landry Stephenson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Yahontov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Stephenson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Yahontov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Stephenson is looking for a takedown.
Yahontov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stephenson backwards.
Stephenson tries to stall but Yahontov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Stephenson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stephenson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Yahontov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Yahontov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Stephenson avoids a wild elbow strike from Yahontov.#T2#
Yahontov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ivan Yahontov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Yahontov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Stephenson is trying to drag Yahontov to the mat but Yahontov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A nice left hand lands by Yahontov.
Yahontov is struggling to control the position.
Stephenson tries a body shot but Yahontov blocks it.
Yahontov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yahontov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Yahontov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yahontov prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yahontov stops a takedown attempt from Stephenson.
A shot in the inside from Yahontov. #T3#
A right hook to the body lands for Yahontov.
Yahontov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yahontov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stephenson.
Stephenson tries to score a body lock takedown but Yahontov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Yahontov breaks from the clinch.
Yahontov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Yahontov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stephenson under the eye.
Stephenson throws a body kick that misses
and Yahontov counters with a huge left! Stephenson is in big trouble! He's backing up but Yahontov isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Stephenson from any more damage. A dominating finish by Yahontov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Yahontov!
Ivan Yahontov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DMMA 125 Kaupens vs Polus
Date: Jul 24, 2022

#R1#
Stephenson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bilkington manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stephenson 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.
Bilkington circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stephenson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bilkington sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stephenson shoots in for a takedown but Bilkington shows good takedown defense.
A low kick lands for Bilkington. #TD2#
Stephenson feints and as Bilkington raises his hands in defense, Stephenson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bilkington holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Stephenson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bilkington has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stephenson has managed to get both his arms back between Bilkington's legs - danger averted.
Bilkington preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephenson connects with a couple of short punches.
Stephenson trying to control but Bilkington is working from the bottom.
Bilkington managing to control the position. #T1##SUB2#
Stephenson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bilkington looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bilkington looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bilkington! #REVR#
Stephenson is trying to get back to half guard.
Bilkington moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Stephenson tries to bench press Bilkington off him but Bilkington keeps the position. #T2#
Stephenson manages to get back to half guard.
Bilkington seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Stephenson actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bilkington in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bilkington seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Bilkington takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T3#
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. Bilkington connects with a nice short shot to Stephenson's temple.
Stephenson tries to get to full guard but Bilkington has control of the leg.
Bilkington performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stephenson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bilkington swivels and escapes.
Bobby Bilkington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Landry Stephenson.
Stephenson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bilkington will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Bilkington 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.#SUB2#
Stephenson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bilkington escapes and throws Stephenson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Bilkington working the head and body with strikes. #T4##SUB#
Bilkington tries for a kimura but Stephenson is defending well.
Stephenson tries to bench press Bilkington off him but Bilkington keeps the position.
Bilkington works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#SU#
Bilkington decides to stand up, so the ref orders Stephenson to his feet.
Stephenson wants to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stephenson tries for a takedown but Bilkington sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bilkington takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Stephenson closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Bilkington successfully pulls guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Bilkington dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Bilkington stuffs the takedown attempt from Stephenson. Stephenson gets slowly back to his feet.
Stephenson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bilkington swivels and escapes.
Bilkington throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stephenson shoots in for a double leg but Bilkington sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bobby Bilkington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Landry Stephenson.
Stephenson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stephenson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Stephenson forces Bilkington back against the cage and clinches.
Our sources have told us that Bilkington has been working on his elbows in the gym.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bilkington - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Stephenson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bilkington avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Bilkington breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Bilkington shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Stephenson's guard.
Bilkington stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stephenson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Stephenson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bilkington works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Stephenson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bilkington is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bilkington is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bilkington prevents Stephenson from improving his position.
Bilkington not doing much here. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Stephenson is trying to control but can't.
Bilkington with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Stephenson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bilkington pulls his head out easily.
Bilkington seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB#
Bilkington is trying to work for a kimura but Stephenson is defending well. #T3##SUB#
Bilkington is trying to work for a kimura but Stephenson is defending well.
Bilkington perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bilkington leaves Stephenson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bilkington is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stephenson can do to turn this around?#TD#
Bilkington fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Stephenson to the ground. Bilkington is now in Stephenson's guard.
Bilkington won't allow Stephenson to sweep him here.
Bilkington postures up.
Stephenson has a closed guard, preventing Bilkington from standing up.
Stephenson wants to sweep here but Bilkington controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Bilkington with a nice head shot there.
Bilkington showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Stephenson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bilkington is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Bilkington dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Stephenson fails with the takedown.#TD#
Bilkington decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Bilkington is working for a kimura but Stephenson is defending it quite comfortably.
Bilkington slows the pace down in half guard.
Bilkington working Stephenson over with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephenson wants to improve his position but Bilkington is controlling well. #T1#
Stephenson wants to get back to full guard but Bilkington has passed into side control.
Stephenson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bilkington wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Stephenson trying to remain calm as Bilkington controls from the top position.
Stephenson is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Bilkington is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stephenson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Stephenson regains half guard.
Bobby Bilkington overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Stephenson wants to get back to full guard.
Stephenson trying to control here.
Stephenson tries to get to full guard but Bilkington has control of the leg.
Stephenson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bilkington is taking a breather. Stephenson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bilkington is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bilkington wants to free his trapped foot but Stephenson is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Stephenson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Stephenson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bilkington is one step ahead there. #SU#
Stephenson is working an open guard so Bilkington takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD#
Bilkington gets a double leg takedown into Stephenson's guard.
Bilkington postures up.
Stephenson wants to sweep here but Bilkington controlling him for the moment.
Stephenson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stephenson trying to control the position. #T4#
Bilkington chips away with some ground and pound.
Bilkington postures up in Stephenson's guard and throws a big left but Stephenson blocks it.
Bilkington with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stephenson throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #SUB2#
Stephenson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bilkington defends well.
Bilkington 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.
Landry Stephenson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Bilkington showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bilkington, 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Bilkington!

Event: DMMA 115 Kaupens v Thermometer
Date: Jun 19, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Stephenson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bravo's guard.
Bravo keeping moving, preventing Stephenson from controlling successfully.
Stephenson is fighting to break Bravo's control of his arms but Bravo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bravo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stephenson is one step ahead there.
Bravo is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Bravo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stephenson is aware though and is defending well.
Bravo seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Stephenson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bravo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bravo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stephenson defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bravo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stephenson manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Bravo looking to pass the guard.
Bravo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Bravo forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Bravo in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Stephenson tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Bravo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eddie Bravo!

Event: DMMA 105 Bitter Rivals
Date: May 15, 2022

#R1#
De La Weirdo just misses with a punch to the body.
Stephenson just misses with a punch to the body.
De La Weirdo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
De La Weirdo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stephenson is defended easily by De La Weirdo.
Stephenson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Canucks Combat Club in the buildup to the fight.
Stephenson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? De La Weirdo is fending him off so far but Stephenson persists. Nope, De La Weirdo circles away and we're back to standing.
Stephenson has his takedown stuffed
and De La Weirdo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Landry Stephenson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De La Weirdo punishes Stephenson's body with a nice straight punch.
Stephenson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but De La Weirdo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
De La Weirdo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
De La Weirdo works Stephenson's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
De La Weirdo rushes Stephenson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
De La Weirdo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stephenson.
Stephenson trying to control the position but instead, De La Weirdo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Stephenson into the cage.
A shot in the inside from De La Weirdo.
A short right hand to the side of the head by De La Weirdo.
De La Weirdo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
De La Weirdo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
De La Weirdo lands with a right to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for De La Weirdo.
Stephenson looking for a takedown.
Stephenson is trying to drag De La Weirdo to the mat but De La Weirdo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Stephenson is breathing heavily.
De La Weirdo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stephenson backwards. #T2#
Stephenson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but De La Weirdo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
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!
De La Weirdo lands a body shot.
De La Weirdo is working Stephenson over against the cage.
De La Weirdo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A bit of stalling here from De La Weirdo.
De La Weirdo continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
De La Weirdo lands an uppercut.
De La Weirdo has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Stephenson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if De La Weirdo can turn it around.
A short uppercut from De La Weirdo.
Stephenson takes a shot to the head.
De La Weirdo lands with a light punch inside.
Stephenson tries to score a body lock takedown but De La Weirdo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Stephenson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but De La Weirdo is defending well.
De La Weirdo content to slow the pace in the clinch. #T3#
De La Weirdo lands a left hand.
De La Weirdo stalling against the cage.
De La Weirdo lands an uppercut.
Stephenson is working for takedown but De La Weirdo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Stephenson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Still in the clinch, De La Weirdo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stephenson tries to score a body lock takedown but De La Weirdo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
De La Weirdo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
De La Weirdo leaning his opponent against the cage.
Stephenson tries to land a knee to the head but De La Weirdo blocks with his arms.
A short uppercut from De La Weirdo.
De La Weirdo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stephensons head.
De La Weirdo lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Stephenson fails to land.
De La Weirdo lands a hook that snaps the head of Stephenson backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De La Weirdo lands with a light punch inside.
Stalling in the clinch from De La Weirdo.
De La Weirdo lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from De La Weirdo.
De La Weirdo lands an uppercut.
De La Weirdo lands an uppercut.
De La Weirdo lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC2#Stephenson is rocked!
De La Weirdo works on Stephenson's body with a couple of short punches.
Stephenson wants to stall.
A left hand lands to the body for De La Weirdo.
De La Weirdo is pushing Stephenson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
De La Weirdo lands a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar De La Weirdo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Stephenson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD2#
and De La Weirdo counters with a nice right hand that sends Stephenson toppling to the canvas! Stephenson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can De La Weirdo finish him?!
Oh Stephenson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stephenson misses with a takedown attempt
and De La Weirdo counters with a crisp right that sends Stephenson to the canvas! De La Weirdo follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oscar De La Weirdo!
An out of breath Oscar De La Weirdo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DMMA 97: Account vs Ilmarinen
Date: Apr 10, 2022

#R1#
Ulfgeirsson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A looping hook to the body misses from Ulfgeirsson. Stephenson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ulfgeirsson scores with a shot to the body.
Ulfgeirsson lands with a shot to the body.
Ulfgeirsson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stephensons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Stephenson 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.
Stephenson tries for a takedown but Ulfgeirsson circles away easily
and Ulfgeirsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ulfgeirsson connects with a jab.
Stephenson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ulfgeirsson counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stephenson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ulfgeirsson swivels and escapes.
Ulfgeirsson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Halfdan Ulfgeirsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Landry Stephenson.
Ulfgeirsson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stephenson has time to react.
Stephenson darts in trying to clinch
and Ulfgeirsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Ulfgeirsson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stephenson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Ulfgeirsson counter with a right hand.
Ulfgeirsson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A head kick by Stephenson misses
and Ulfgeirsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#Stephenson is rocked!
Ulfgeirsson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ulfgeirsson lands the left hand.
Stephenson is still on wobbly legs! Can Ulfgeirsson finish him?#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Stephenson.
Stephenson seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Stephenson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ulfgeirsson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Stephenson working away.
Ulfgeirsson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Stephenson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T2#
Ulfgeirsson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ulfgeirsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Ulfgeirsson, not yet.
Ulfgeirsson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Ulfgeirsson is stalling in the full guard.
Ulfgeirsson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Stephenson looking to control.
Ulfgeirsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Stephenson is retaining full guard.
Ulfgeirsson looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Stephenson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ulfgeirsson defends well.#T3#
Ulfgeirsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Stephenson is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Stephenson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ulfgeirsson defends well.
Ulfgeirsson is fighting to break Stephenson's control of his arms but Stephenson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ulfgeirsson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stephenson 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.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Ulfgeirsson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stephenson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ulfgeirsson has managed to get both his arms back between Stephenson's legs - danger averted.
Stephenson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ulfgeirsson trying to control but Stephenson is working from the bottom.
Stephenson looking to control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stephenson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ulfgeirsson.
Stephenson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ulfgeirsson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stephenson. Stephenson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ulfgeirsson missing with a left hand there. Stephenson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ulfgeirsson misses with a straight left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Halfdan Ulfgeirsson dominated that round.
That's time! Ulfgeirsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Stephenson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ulfgeirsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Landry Stephenson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stephenson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ulfgeirsson pinned against the cage. Ulfgeirsson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ulfgeirsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Ulfgeirsson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ulfgeirsson throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
so Stephenson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ulfgeirsson working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephenson throws an elbow that misses. Ulfgeirsson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stephenson's guard. Nice move by Ulfgeirsson!#REVR##T1#
Ulfgeirsson looking to pass the guard.
Stephenson is pulling down on Ulfgeirsson's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Stephenson working for a triangle but Ulfgeirsson defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stephenson is on top in guard. #REVB#
Ulfgeirsson trying to control the position here. #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.
Ulfgeirsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Ulfgeirsson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Stephenson passes into side control.
Ulfgeirsson defending against the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Stephenson is trying to get an arm triangle but Ulfgeirsson is defending well.
An elbow from Stephenson crashes against the mat.
Stephenson trying to control the position but Ulfgeirsson is working away. #T3#
Ulfgeirsson is holding Stephenson down, trying to stall.#SUB2#
Stephenson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ulfgeirsson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Stephenson working away.#SUB2#
Stephenson tries for a kimura but Ulfgeirsson is defending well.
Ulfgeirsson parries the strikes from Stephenson easily there. Stephenson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ulfgeirsson to escape. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ulfgeirsson is trying to improve his position.
Stephenson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ulfgeirsson to see if he's OK.#SUB2#
Stephenson is trying to get an arm triangle but Ulfgeirsson is defending well.
Stephenson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ulfgeirsson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Ulfgeirsson is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ulfgeirsson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Stephenson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ulfgeirsson keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Landry Stephenson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ulfgeirsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Stephenson.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stephenson.
Ulfgeirsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stephenson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ulfgeirsson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Halfdan Ulfgeirsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Stephenson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stephenson misses with a takedown attempt
and Ulfgeirsson counters with a series of strikes. Stephenson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Stephenson shoots in but no luck this time.
Ulfgeirsson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Halfdan Ulfgeirsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Landry Stephenson.
Ulfgeirsson throws a right and a left that Stephenson avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ulfgeirsson lands with a right hand.
Ulfgeirsson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ulfgeirsson's corner calls for a 1-2. Ulfgeirsson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
Stephenson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stephenson has his takedown stuffed
and Ulfgeirsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ulfgeirsson circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Stephenson to the canvas! Stephenson doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Ulfgeirsson keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Halfdan Ulfgeirsson!
Halfdan Ulfgeirsson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 20, 2022

#R1#
Soda lands a head kick!
Stephenson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Soda.
Stephenson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Soda throws a head kick but Stephenson moves out of range.
Soda scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stephenson in his tracks. #CL#
Soda closes the distance and pushes Stephenson back into the cage.
Soda scores with a shoulder strike.
Stephenson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Soda is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Soda gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stephenson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've been hearing good reports from Soda's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Soda content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Soda works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Soda winds up and cracks Stephenson with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Soda is looking for a kimura here.
Stephenson is looking for a sweep. Soda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Soda wants to pass to mount but Stephenson is defending the position.
Soda is controlling the pace.
Soda prevents Stephenson from improving his position.
Soda seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Soda moves into full mount! Stephenson won't be happy about that!
Stephenson can't escape the position.
Soda tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Soda cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #T2#
Stephenson wants to control but Soda is having none of it.
Soda tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Stephenson is bucking up trying to escape but Soda cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Soda content just to control the position here.
Soda is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Stephenson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Stephenson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Soda breaks from Stephenson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soda lands a big elbow.
Soda fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Soda controlling his opponent.
Soda has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Soda landing shots from mount.
Stephenson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Soda jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Stephenson manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Soda controlling from side mount.
Soda scores with punches from side control.
Soda advances to full mount.
Soda can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stephenson is looking to escape.
A nice elbow there by Soda.#T4#
Stephenson taking shots to the head.
Soda 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.
Stephenson is trying desperately to improve position.
Soda content just to control the position here.
Soda landing punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soda controlling the position easily from mount.
Soda prevents Stephenson from getting the reversal.
Soda controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Soda looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

3 Piece Soda dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Soda lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Soda punishes Stephenson's body with a nice straight punch.
Stephenson wants to clinch but Soda slips to the side
and Soda counters with a straight right hand.
Soda getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#ROC#Stephenson is rocked!
Soda tries a head kick but it misses.
Soda misses with a wild combination.
Stephenson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stephenson throws out a loose jab but Soda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stephenson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Soda sprawls well. Soda wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stephenson gets slowly back to his feet.
Landry Stephenson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Soda lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
3 Piece Soda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1##KD#
Soda throws a left that rocks Stephenson and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Soda dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Stephenson regain composure!
Stephenson is still in real trouble! Can Soda finish him?
Stephenson is looking to regain half guard here but Soda keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Soda tries for a kimura but Stephenson is defending well.
Soda looks up at the clock and then as Stephenson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Soda smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
3 Piece Soda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Soda swings around for an armbar but Stephenson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Soda's guard.
Soda seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Soda is on top in guard. #REVR#
Soda distracts Stephenson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Soda is pushing down on Stephenson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Stephenson is fighting to maintain full guard but Soda has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Soda is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ground and pound from Soda.
Soda is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Stephenson is looking to control Soda's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stephenson avoid being mounted?#T2#
Soda controlling the action here.
Stephenson seems to have recovered his senses.
Stephenson wants to improve his position but Soda is controlling well.
Soda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stephenson can do to turn this around?
Soda lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Soda works his way into full mount!
Soda controlling from the full mount.
Soda looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Soda controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Stephenson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Soda lands a nice shot to the head.
Soda punishing his opponent with strikes.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Soda! Stephenson is hurt baaadly! Soda is firing away with more strikes - Stephenson is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). 3 Piece Soda!
A relieved looking 3 Piece Soda thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 13, 2022

#R1##TD#
Stephenson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Nastula!
Stephenson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Nastula down. #SUB#
Stephenson tries for a kimura but Nastula is defending well.
Stephenson throwing shots but missing, from side control. #SUB#
Stephenson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Stephenson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Nastula wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stephenson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Nastula is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nastula tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Stephenson lands a few punches from side control.
Nastula really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stephenson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stephenson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nastula keeps working. #SUB#
Stephenson is trying to get an arm triangle but Nastula is defending well.
Stephenson scores with punches from side control.
Nastula is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Stephenson is looking to take a break and control but Nastula is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Stephenson has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Nastula is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Stephenson yanks on the arm and Nastula is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Stephenson.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Landry Stephenson!
Landry Stephenson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 06, 2022

#R1#
Stephenson scores with a shot to the body. #TD2#
Ulatov gets caught flat footed, as Stephenson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Ulatov wriggles free and stands up. #TD#
Ulatov feints and as Stephenson raises his hands in defense, Ulatov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into 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!
Ulatov looking to sit in guard and control but Stephenson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Ulatov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stephenson is one step ahead there.
Ulatov keeping moving, preventing Stephenson from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Ulatov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Stephenson stacks Ulatov on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Stephenson!#T1#
Stephenson working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Stephenson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ulatov tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Stephenson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ulatov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Stephenson's best efforts.#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.#SUB2#
Stephenson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ulatov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stephenson tries to pass to full mount but Ulatov defends it. #T3##SUB#
Ulatov looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Stephenson wants to work for an arm triangle but Ulatov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Stephenson wants to pass to mount but Ulatov is defending the position. #SUB#
Ulatov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stephenson pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Ulatov looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Ulatov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stephenson pulls his head out easily.
Ulatov tries to kick Stephenson off but Stephenson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Ulatov looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Stephenson seems to be working for a kimura but Ulatov defends the submission attempt.
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 Sergei Ulatov 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##TD#
Ulatov looking to score a takedown here. Stephenson is defending well but Ulatov drives through and ends up in Stephenson's guard.
Stephenson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ulatov is one step ahead there.
Ulatov works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Stephenson is defending against the submission attempts here by Ulatov.
Stephenson is looking to control Ulatov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stephenson avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ulatov is working for a kimura but Stephenson is defending it quite comfortably. #T1##SUB#
Ulatov is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Ulatov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stephenson is just riding it out for now. Ulatov eventually gives up the hold.
Sergei Ulatov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Ulatov seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Stephenson is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Sergei Ulatov!
A victorious Sergei Ulatov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 08, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Stephenson gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Stephenson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nastula has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stephenson working over Nastula with some ground and pound. Nastula looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nastula tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Stephenson has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #SUB2#
Stephenson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T1#
Nastula wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Stephenson is hanging on to Nastula's back as he tries to escape.
Nastula is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Nastula fending off the submission attempt from Stephenson.
Nastula's coaches at Cozad MMA Helsinki have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB2#
Stephenson has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Nastula! Can he survive? No! He's out! Stephenson gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Landry Stephenson!
Landry Stephenson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DMMA 76: Turgeon vs Slaissi
Date: Jan 22, 2022

#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Nadadora as Stephenson shoots in.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Nadadora has knocked Stephenson down with a huge combo! Nadadora steps away and waves a wobbly Stephenson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#It looks like Landry Stephenson has been cut.
A combination from Nadadora does no damage.
Nadadora drops Stephenson with a straight right hand, right on the button! Nadadora 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 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rapido Nadadora!
Rapido Nadadora seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DMMA 68: Kaupens vs Ramathorn
Date: Dec 19, 2021

#R1#
White scores with a three punch combo! #CUT2#It looks like Landry Stephenson has been cut.#CL#
Stephenson forces White back against the cage and clinches.
White lands a nice elbow. #BC2#
White manages to break the clinch.
Stephenson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Stephenson wants to clinch
and White counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stephenson closes the distance but White moves to the side
and White comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Stephenson stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but White is on him like rabid pit bull! Stephenson slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacob White!
A victorious Jacob White thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DMMA 61: Luciano v Andrianakis
Date: Nov 27, 2021

#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stephenson is defended easily by Irish.
Irish lands a jab to Stephenson's midsection.
Irish connects with a jab.
Irish fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Irish scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stephenson doesn't seem bothered though.
Irish connects with a jab.
We've been hearing reports that Stephenson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Irish cracks Stephenson with an open hand slap.
Irish bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stephenson's head backwards.
Stephenson darts in looking for a takedown but Irish gets double underhooks and turns Stephenson into the cage.
Irish lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stephenson is breathing heavily.
Good body shot from Irish.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Stephenson takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Irish.
Irish lands an uppercut.
Irish lands a nice uppercut.
Stephenson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Irish fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Landry Stephenson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good shot there by Irish.#TD2#
Irish shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Stephenson's guard.
Irish stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stephenson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Irish sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Irish wants to pass the guard but Stephenson is keeping the position.
Irish cracks Stephenson with a solid left hand.
Irish sitting in guard here, content to control.
Irish scoring with some ground and pound.
Irish slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Irish looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stephenson seems a little lost for a moment, as Irish dominates the positioning.#T3#
Irish trying to control the position but Stephenson is working away. #SUB2#
Irish swings around for an armbar but Stephenson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Irish's guard.
Irish managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Irish looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Stephenson is defending well. Irish quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Stephenson has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Irish celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Billy Irish!

Event: DMMA 57: Magrath vs Polus
Date: Nov 06, 2021

#R1#
Stephenson wants to clinch#TD#
and Niaz counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Niaz.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Niaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stephenson is keeping the position for now.
Niaz wants to control from the top but Stephenson keeps moving.
Niaz trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Stephenson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Niaz wants to control but Stephenson passes easily into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niaz is pressing down on Stephenson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Stephenson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Stephenson is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Niaz has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Stephenson is looking to defend but Niaz has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Stephenson! Niaz pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Stephenson taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dick Niaz!
After winning the bout, Dick Niaz thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DMMA 48: Kamenev vs Nansen
Date: Oct 02, 2021

#R1#
Stephenson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Travis 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.
Landry Stephenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Travis connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Travis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stephenson.
Travis keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #ROC2#Stephenson is rocked!
A telegraphed right hand from Travis misses the target.
Oh Stephenson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Travis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stephenson seems to have got his legs back now.
A big right from Travis misses.
Stephenson misses with a takedown attempt #KD2#
and Travis counters with a crisp right hand that drops Stephenson! Travis lets Stephenson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stephenson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Travis! But no joy.
Stephenson misses with a takedown attempt - Travis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Landry Stephenson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#KD2#
Travis lands a big right hand that sends Stephenson crashing to the mat! Travis stays standing though and waves Stephenson back to his feet!
Travis lands with a nice body punch.
Travis has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Travis moves out of range as Stephenson strikes.#TD#
Travis gets caught flat footed, as Stephenson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Travis has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Stephenson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Stephenson is breathing heavily.#T1#
Travis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stephenson has time to react.
Stephenson is holding his hands too far apart here. Travis throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Stephenson is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Maury Travis!
After winning the bout, Maury Travis thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DMMA 39: Hussein vs Kontiainen
Date: Aug 25, 2021

#R1#
Yoshida slaps away a takedown attempt from Stephenson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Stephenson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yoshida sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stephenson looks for a takedown but Yoshida sprawls well.
A countering left hand to the body from Yoshida misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Landry Stephenson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stephenson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yoshida sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stephenson somewhat.
Stephenson darts in looking for a takedown but Yoshida gets double underhooks and turns Stephenson into the cage.
Stephenson tries for a takedown. No joy. #TD2#
Yoshida has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Stephenson regains guard immediately.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yoshida controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
It looks like Yoshida 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.
Yoshida throwing strikes from guard but Stephenson blocks nicely. #T1#
Stephenson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Yoshida is looking to work some ground and pound but Stephenson has wrist control.
Yoshida not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Yoshida throws a strike but Stephenson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Stephenson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yoshida has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stephenson has managed to get both his arms back between Yoshida's legs - danger averted.
Stephenson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Yoshida looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yoshida manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stephenson manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Stephenson is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Yoshida has his hands clasped together but Stephenson extends and breaks Yoshida's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Stephenson.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Landry Stephenson!
A relieved looking Landry Stephenson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: DMMA 28: Imanari vs Kamenev
Date: Jul 21, 2021

#R1#
Stephenson shoots in but no luck this time.
Yoshida is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Stephenson with a body shot.#TD#
Stephenson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Stephenson showed some decent athleticism there.
Yoshida is looking for a sweep. Stephenson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Stephenson wants to work for an arm triangle but Yoshida is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Stephenson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshida is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Yoshida has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Stephenson escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Stephenson!
Yoshida felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Yoshida throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage. #T1#
Yoshida is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yoshida looks to move to half guard but instead Stephenson has passed into mount! Damn!
Stephenson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Yoshida gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Stephenson is looking for a kimura here.
Yoshida is looking for a sweep. Stephenson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2##SUB2#
Yoshida looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stephenson prevents Yoshida from improving his position.
Yoshida is pressing down on Stephenson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Stephenson throwing strikes but missing.
Yoshida trying to strike off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Stephenson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yoshida is keeping the position for now.
Stephenson wants to control from the top but Yoshida keeps moving. #SUB2#
Yoshida is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Yoshida trying to strike off his back. #SUB2#
Yoshida escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stephenson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Yoshida working for a triangle but Stephenson defends it easily. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Yoshida wants to sweep but no luck.
Stephenson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Yoshida is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stephenson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Yoshida is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stephenson is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Stephenson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Yoshida looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Yoshida looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Yoshida! #REVB#
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 Landry Stephenson will probably get the nod.
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##TD2#
Yoshida shoots in and bounces Stephenson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Yoshida controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Stephenson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Yoshida's guard. #REVR#
Yoshida throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #SUB2#
Yoshida has an active guard here but Stephenson has managed to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Stephenson is working for a submission of some sort.
Yoshida is looking for a sweep. Stephenson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Yoshida throws a strike from the bottom but Stephenson passes into side control!
Yoshida regains half guard.
Yoshida taking some punishment here, with Stephenson in his half guard. #SUB#
Stephenson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Yoshida has managed to free his arm - good work.
Yoshida punching from the bottom. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Stephenson wants to free his trapped foot but Yoshida is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Yoshida is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yoshida missing with punches from the bottom.
Stephenson blocks the strikes from Yoshida. #SUB2#
Yoshida looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Yoshida flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage. #T3#
Stephenson is looking to take a break and control but Yoshida is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Stephenson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Yoshida wants to get back to full guard but Stephenson has mounted him!
Yoshida is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Stephenson blocks Yoshida's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Stephenson throwing strikes here but Yoshida is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage. #SUB#
Stephenson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Yoshida has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Yoshida is trying to escape the mount.
Stephenson looking to control but Yoshida is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yoshida tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Landry Stephenson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD2#
Yoshida shoots in and gets a takedown into Stephenson's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yoshida accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Yoshida 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.
Yoshida trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Yoshida stays in close to Stephenson's body and controls the position.
Landry Stephenson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Yoshida 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.#T1##SUB#
Yoshida avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Stephenson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Yoshida has passed into half guard!
Stephenson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #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.
Yoshida with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Yoshida is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Stephenson!
Yoshida content just to control the position here.
Stephenson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Yoshida controlling his opponent.
Stephenson regains half guard.
Yoshida takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3#
Yoshida throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stephenson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yoshida thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stephenson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Canucks Combat Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB#
Stephenson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yoshida trying to control the pace.
Yoshida prevents Stephenson from improving his position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Stephenson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stephenson is looking for a sweep. Yoshida is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yoshida trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Yoshida throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Stephenson was covering up waiting for the punch and Yoshida finishes the takedown easily into guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Takahiro Yoshida comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stephenson 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 29:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: DMMA 18: Mack vs Amida
Date: Jun 16, 2021

#R1#
Stephenson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Ulfgeirsson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stephenson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ulfgeirsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stephenson moves to clinch but Ulfgeirsson breaks away
and Stephenson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stephenson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ulfgeirsson counters with a series of strikes. Stephenson will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've been hearing reports that Stephenson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Stephenson walks into a straight right hand from Ulfgeirsson.
Stephenson tries for a takedown but Ulfgeirsson circles away easily
and Ulfgeirsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ulfgeirsson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stephenson doesn't manage to clinch there - Ulfgeirsson circles away.
Stephenson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Ulfgeirsson to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Landry Stephenson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stephenson misses with a takedown attempt - Ulfgeirsson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ulfgeirsson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ulfgeirsson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Ulfgeirsson thuds his right hand into Stephenson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ulfgeirsson throws a right and a left that Stephenson avoids nicely.
Stephenson shoots in and drives through. Ulfgeirsson sprawls well.
Ulfgeirsson unleashes a big counter combination but Stephenson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Stephenson shoots in for a takedown but Ulfgeirsson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jab by Ulfgeirsson.#ROC2#Stephenson is rocked!
Ulfgeirsson cracks Stephenson with an open hand slap.
Oh Stephenson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ulfgeirsson lands a body shot.
Stephenson seems to have got his legs back now.
Stephenson slips a jab and a cross from Ulfgeirsson.
Ulfgeirsson scores with a shot to the body.
Ulfgeirsson circles away from the clinch attempt#KD2#
and Stephenson is countered with a crisp right hand from Ulfgeirsson that sends him to the canvas! Ulfgeirsson follows him to the mat into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ulfgeirsson in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB2#
Ulfgeirsson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2##SUB2#
Ulfgeirsson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ulfgeirsson tries to move to mount but Stephenson blocks the move with his legs. #T3#
Ulfgeirsson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Stephenson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Stephenson is looking for a sweep.
Stephenson is working hard here to advance position.
Ulfgeirsson trying to control the action but Stephenson is working from the bottom.
Stephenson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Stephenson gets full guard.
Ulfgeirsson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stephenson's head.
Ulfgeirsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stephenson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ulfgeirsson is looking to work some ground and pound but Stephenson has wrist control.
Ulfgeirsson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ulfgeirsson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ulfgeirsson advances to half guard.
Ulfgeirsson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ulfgeirsson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Halfdan Ulfgeirsson 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#
Stephenson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stephenson tries for a takedown but Ulfgeirsson circles away easily
and Ulfgeirsson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stephenson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ulfgeirsson counters with a nice body shot.
Ulfgeirsson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ulfgeirsson lands with a good body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ulfgeirsson.
Ulfgeirsson with a hook.
Stephenson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ulfgeirsson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stephenson somewhat.
Ulfgeirsson connects with a body shot.
Halfdan Ulfgeirsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Stephenson misses with a takedown
and Ulfgeirsson counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Landry Stephenson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ulfgeirsson lands a jab to the head.
Stephenson shoots for a double leg takedown but Ulfgeirsson sprawls well. He's pushed Stephenson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Landry Stephenson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ulfgeirsson tests Stephenson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stephenson shoots in and drives through. Ulfgeirsson sprawls well.
Stephenson fails with the takedown
and Ulfgeirsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stephenson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ulfgeirsson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stephenson in his tracks.
Ulfgeirsson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ulfgeirsson punishes Stephenson's body with a nice straight punch.
Ulfgeirsson scores with a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ulfgeirsson fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Stephenson out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Halfdan Ulfgeirsson!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 21, 2021

#R1#
Sultan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sultan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sultan throws a series of strikes that have Stephenson backpedaling.
Sultan misses with a head kick.
Sultan throws a sloppy head kick and Stephenson moves out of range easily.
Sultan goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Stephenson shoots for a double leg takedown but Sultan sprawls well. He's pushed Stephenson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sultan is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#TD#
Stephenson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sultan tries to improve position but can't.
Stephenson has knee on belly and moves into mount. #SUB#
Stephenson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Sultan to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Sultan shrugs it off.
Stephenson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sultan hang on?
Stephenson tries to control but Sultan wriggling away.
Sultan swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. #T1#
Sultan gives up his back whilst trying to strike. #SUB#
Stephenson has got one arm under Sultan's chin. This could be trouble... Sultan trying to control the other hand but Stephenson gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Sultan has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Landry Stephenson!
Landry Stephenson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Payton Sultan had this to say: 'i am hot so ill be back better'.

Event: Byzantium 39
Date: Apr 25, 2021

#R1#
Dilbrandt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Stephenson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#KD#
Dilbrandt catches Stephenson napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Stephenson to the canvas! #CUT#It looks like Landry Stephenson has been cut.
Dilbrandt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dilbrandt throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Stephenson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stephenson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Dilbrandt stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Stephenson has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Dilbrandt manages to get his head free but now Stephenson has transitioned to an armbar! Dilbrandt grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Stephenson! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Landry Stephenson!
A very excited looking Landry Stephenson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Byzantium 34
Date: Mar 20, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Smith clinches.
Smith is pushing Stephenson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #TD2#
Smith has clasped his hands together around Stephenson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Stephenson regains half guard.#SUB#
Stephenson actively working from the bottom here.
Stephenson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Stephenson punching from the bottom. #SUB#
Stephenson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smith blocks the strikes from Stephenson.
Stephenson is looking to control Smith's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stephenson avoid being mounted?#T1#
Stephenson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smith.
Smith working over Stephenson with some ground and pound. Stephenson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Stephenson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stephenson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Stephenson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Stephenson trying to control but Smith postures up.
Smith blocks the strikes from Stephenson.
Stephenson is trying to get back to full guard.
Smith wants to control but Stephenson is keeping him busy.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Stephenson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Stephenson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Smith lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Smith is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stephenson is just riding it out for now. Smith eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Stephenson looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Smith pushes past his half guard into mount!
Stephenson is looking to improve his position but Smith isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Smith tries to control but Stephenson wriggling away.
Stephenson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Smith cracks Stephenson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Stephenson gets back to half guard.
Smith is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Smith is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Smith is looking for a kimura but Stephenson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Smith to get the leverage. #T4#
Stephenson wants to get back to full guard.
Smith trying to control from half guard but Stephenson is working away.
Stephenson is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stephenson works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Stephenson working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily. #SUB#
Stephenson is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stephenson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Stephenson's legs - danger averted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Smith dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
Smith stalling the fight.
Stephenson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Smith is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Smith dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#TD#
Stephenson is trying to trip Smith. He has hold of a leg but Smith is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Stephenson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephenson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Smith looking to control. #T1#
Stephenson wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving. #SUB2#
Smith has his foot on Stephenson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stephenson works his way back into a safe position though.
Smith is trying to control the position but Stephenson postures up.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stephenson trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Stephenson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Smith is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Smith has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Stephenson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Stephenson throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #SUB#
Stephenson has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Smith doesn't defend quickly enough and Stephenson has managed to lock this one up! Can Smith escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Stephenson on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Landry Stephenson!
A relieved looking Landry Stephenson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Byzantium 32
Date: Mar 06, 2021

#R1#
Voorhees looks to land a left hand but Stephenson moved out of range nicely.#TD#
Stephenson scores with a takedown into Voorhees's guard.

Voorhees is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Stephenson presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Voorhees is trying to break the clinch but Stephenson has him pressed against the cage.
Stephenson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Voorhees is looking to break free of the clinch but Stephenson has double underhooks. #TD#
Stephenson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

Voorhees wriggles free and stands up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice cross by Voorhees.
Stephenson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Voorhees throws a jab when Stephenson was well out of range.
Voorhees jabs Stephenson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice cross by Voorhees.
Voorhees misses with a hook #TD#
and Stephenson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Stephenson working over Voorhees with some ground and pound. Voorhees looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Stephenson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T1##SUB#
Stephenson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Voorhees has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Stephenson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #SUB#
Stephenson working for a guillotine from mount but Voorhees is in no mood to give up.
Voorhees wants to hold on but Stephenson pushes him away.
Voorhees really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stephenson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Voorhees holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Stephenson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Voorhees tries to hold on but Stephenson pushes him away.
Stephenson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Stephenson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Voorhees can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #SUB#
Stephenson wants to finish this one by submission but Voorhees is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Stephenson. #T2##SUB#
Stephenson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Stephenson lands a big elbow.
Stephenson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB#
Stephenson working for a submission but Voorhees is keeping him at bay.
Stephenson 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Voorhees is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Voorhees wants to control but Stephenson is having none of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Voorhees can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Stephenson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #SUB#
Stephenson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Voorhees is surviving well by controlling Stephenson's body position as best he can. #T3#
Voorhees tries to hold on but Stephenson postures up.
Voorhees is in all sorts of trouble here. #SUB#
Voorhees defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Stephenson.
Stephenson is landing with some decent strikes but Voorhees is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#SUB#
Voorhees is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Stephenson locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Voorhees is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Landry Stephenson!
An out of breath Landry Stephenson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Byzantium 29
Date: Feb 14, 2021

#R1#
Lloyd connects with a body shot.#CL#
Lloyd has closed the distance and engaged Stephenson in a clinch.
Lloyd definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lloyd lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stephenson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lloyd just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Stephenson pulls Lloyd into guard.
Lloyd wants to control from the top but Stephenson keeps moving.
Lloyd pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stephenson is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Stephenson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lloyd trying to control but Stephenson is working from the bottom. #T1#
Lloyd looking to pass the guard.
Lloyd is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lloyd trying to control the position from guard on top but Stephenson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lloyd throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stephenson works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jamal Lloyd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#CL#
Lloyd closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right from Lloyd on the inside.
Lloyd lands an elbow just above Stephenson 's eye.
Lloyd is pressed up against the cage. Stephenson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lloyd down to the mat. Lloyd avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Stephenson looks winded!#CL#
Stephenson tries to keep at a distance but Lloyd has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stephenson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lloyd creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Stephenson's defenses.
Lloyd lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stephenson backwards.
Lloyd lands with a light punch inside.
Lloyd works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lloyd lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice elbow from Lloyd.
Lloyd scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Lloyd.
Lloyd softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Lloyd lands a shoulder strike.
Lloyd throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stephensons head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lloyd creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lloyd.
Lloyd lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stephenson.
Lloyd is leaning against Stephenson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lloyd lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Landry Stephenson has been cut.
Lloyd lands an elbow just above Stephenson 's eye.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lloyd.
Lloyd lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stephenson backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Lloyd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lloyd lands a damaging elbow. #ROC#Stephenson is rocked!
Lloyd lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stephenson backwards.
Stephenson is still on wobbly legs! Can Lloyd finish him?
Lloyd throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stephensons head.
Nice body punch from Lloyd.
Lloyd softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lloyd lands with a left to the head. #T4#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lloyd lands a hook that snaps the head of Stephenson backwards.
Lloyd pushes Stephenson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lloyd.
Lloyd lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stephenson or not.
Lloyd comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lloyd lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stephenson backwards.
Lloyd pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Stephenson! Lloyd unloads with more strikes and Stephenson sinks to his knees! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jamal Lloyd!
An out of breath Jamal Lloyd thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Byzantium 27
Date: Jan 31, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Harrington changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Stephenson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2#
Harrington is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stephenson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Harrington is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
Harrington is trying to get an arm triangle but Stephenson is defending well. #SUB2#
Harrington is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Stephenson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Harrington tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Harrington has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Harrington in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Stephenson is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jasper Harrington!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 16, 2021

#R1##TD#
Yonic shoots in and bounces Stephenson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Stephenson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Yonic's guard. #REVB#
Yonic looking for a sweep. Not yet Yonic, not yet.
Yonic keeping full guard, as Stephenson tries to pass.
Yonic has Stephenson pulled in close to control his posture.
Yonic lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Yonic controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Yonic tries to stand but Stephenson is controlling from the bottom.
Stephenson keeping full guard, as Yonic tries to pass.
Yonic wants to get up but he can't break Stephenson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Yonic cracks Stephenson with a solid left hand.
Stephenson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yonic scoring with punches to the head and body. #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.
Stephenson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Yonic controls the pace.
Stephenson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Yonic slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Yonic postures up.
Stephenson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Yonic controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Yonic closes the distance and clinches. #T3##BC#
Yonic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stephenson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Yonic has closed the distance and engaged Stephenson in a clinch. #BC#
Yonic breaks from the clinch. #TD#
Yonic shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Yonic postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Yonic is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SU#
Yonic decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Stephenson, up you get! #T4#
Stephenson throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
Yonic shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Yonic was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Yonic remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #SU#
Yonic stands up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yonic circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Yonic dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Yonic drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Yonic is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Stephenson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Yonic landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Yonic is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Stephenson's shoulder. That is not cool. #SUB#
Yonic is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stephenson has escaped the position, nice work there. #SU#
Yonic decides to stand back up. Yonic steps back and let's Stephenson get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephenson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Yonic defends it nicely.#T1#
Yonic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stephenson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Yonic moves into the clinch.
Stephenson wants a takedown.
Yonic'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.#BC#
Yonic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stephenson moves in looking to clinch but Yonic pushes him off.#CL#
Yonic moves into the clinch successfully.
Yonic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stephenson. #BC#
Yonic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stephenson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Yonic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Chad Yonic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Landry Stephenson.#T2##TD#
Yonic drives through with a takedown into guard.
Yonic 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.
Yonic slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Yonic is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stephenson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Yonic lands some shots froms side control.#T3#
Stephenson being controlled for a moment.
Yonic lands a decent elbow from side control.
Stephenson taking punishment in the form of punches.
A lull in the action here as Yonic stalls from top position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stephenson is trying to work for a sweep but Yonic has mounted him!
Yonic controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Yonic is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Stephenson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Stephenson!
Stephenson being controlled here momentarily.
Yonic can't keep his opponent in guard - Stephenson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yonic is looking to improve his position.
Yonic gets full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Yonic dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Stephenson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Yonic counters with a right hand to the body. #CL#
Yonic drives through and clinches with Stephenson against the cage.
Yonic slows down the pace here.
Yonic utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#BC#
Yonic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Yonic feints and as Stephenson raises his hands in defense, Yonic changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Yonic slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SU#
Yonic decides to stand up, so the ref orders Stephenson to his feet. #T1##TD#
Stephenson tries to sprawl but Yonic drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Yonic wants to stand up but Stephenson is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Stephenson looking for submissions off his back.
Stephenson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Still in half guard, Yonic seems content to control.
Stephenson wants to get back to full guard but Yonic has mounted him!
Yonic controlling the pace for now.
Stephenson tries to hold on but Yonic pushes him away. #T2#
Yonic controlling from mount.
Yonic raining down hammerfists from mount.
Yonic tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Stephenson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Yonic looking to finish Stephenson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Stephenson!
Yonic lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Chad Yonic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yonic tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment. #SU#
Yonic gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
A nice combination there by Yonic.
Stephenson fails with a takedown attempt. #T4#
Stephenson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Yonic counters with a head kick. That will keep Stephenson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Chad Yonic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Landry Stephenson.#CL#
Yonic forces Stephenson back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stephenson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Yonic stalling.
Yonic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A bit of stalling here from Yonic. #BC#
Yonic breaks from the clinch. #TD#
Yonic shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Yonic looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chad Yonic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Yonic 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:26
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Yonic!
An out of breath and clearly excited Chad Yonic thanked Sportivité for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: ACA 9: Sekera vs Poulter
Date: Jan 09, 2021

#R1#
Stephenson defending well as Tikhachev loads up on a big left hand.
Stephenson moves out of range of the strikes.
Stephenson slips under a jab.#TD#
Stephenson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tikhachev on his heels. He'll look to pass Tikhachev's guard now, I'm sure.
Tikhachev keeping moving, preventing Stephenson from controlling successfully.
Stephenson stops Tikhachev from standing up.
Tikhachev has momentary wrist control but Stephenson slips an elbow through the middle.
Stephenson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tikhachev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stephenson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tikhachev's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tikhachev is not content to let Stephenson control the position.
Stephenson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Stephenson is thwarting Tikhachev's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Stephenson controlling the action here.
Stephenson wants to control but Tikhachev is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Stephenson is trying to work for a kimura but Tikhachev is defending well.
Tikhachev is looking to control Stephenson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tikhachev avoid being mounted?
Stephenson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tikhachev does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #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.#SUB#
Stephenson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Stephenson trying to control the pace.
Stephenson is trying to control the action in half guard but Tikhachev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stephenson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Stephenson wants to control but Tikhachev is keeping him busy.
Tikhachev wants to control but Stephenson is keeping busy.
Tikhachev keeping control of the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Stephenson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T3#
Stephenson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tikhachev's head.
Stephenson trying to control the action but Tikhachev is working from the bottom.
Stephenson wants to free his trapped foot but Tikhachev is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tikhachev tries to roll over but Stephenson keeps him under control.
Stephenson trying to pass the guard but Tikhachev defending well. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tikhachev is refusing to be controlled, as Stephenson sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Tikhachev gets tackled into the cage by Stephenson. Stephenson maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Tikhachev manages to break the clinch.
Stephenson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tikhachev scores with a jab to the head.
Stephenson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Stephenson fails with the takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stephenson slips a jab from Tikhachev.
Stephenson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stephenson shoots in but no luck this time.
Tikhachev let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Landry Stephenson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tikhachev enables Stephenson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tikhachev manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Stephenson trying to control but Tikhachev is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Landry Stephenson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Tikhachev tries a head kick but it misses.
Tikhachev scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tikhachev lands a head shot.
Tikhachev lands a really nice looking cross but Stephenson seems unphased.
Stephenson shoots in for a takedown but Tikhachev shows good takedown defense.
Stephenson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tikhachev throws out the jab.
Stephenson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tikhachev lands a head shot.
Tikhachev drops Stephenson with a big left hand! Stephenson is injured, injured bad! Tikhachev jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arseniy Tikhachev!
Arseniy Tikhachev decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: ACA 7: Stephenson vs Pope
Date: Dec 25, 2020

#R1#
Stephenson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stephenson has his takedown stuffed
enabling Pope to counter with a crisp jab.
Pope connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stephenson has his takedown stuffed#KD2#
and Pope counters with a crisp right hand that drops Stephenson! Pope lets Stephenson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Stephenson is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pope fakes the body blow, causing Stephenson to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Stephenson goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eli Pope!
Our winner, Eli Pope, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: ACA 3: Stephenson vs Fast
Date: Nov 27, 2020

#R1##TD2#
Stephenson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Stephenson showed some decent athleticism there.
Stephenson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fast defending well though.
Fast is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Fast is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stephenson pulls his head out easily.
Stephenson is trying to control the action in half guard but Fast is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fast taking some punishment here, with Stephenson in his half guard.
Fast has a hand on Stephenson's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Stephenson takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Fast knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stephenson on the ground.
Fast in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Fast is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fast tries to hold on but Stephenson postures up.
Fast is squirming around, avoiding Stephenson's attempts to control the action. #T1#
Stephenson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Fast haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Stephenson is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Fast is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Fast flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Stephenson anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Fast and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Stephenson slips an arm under Fast chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Stephenson has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Stephenson is squeezing on Fast like an anaconda would it's prey. Fast fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Landry Stephenson!
A relieved looking Landry Stephenson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: ACA 1: Kondratuk vs Drowsy
Date: Nov 07, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Fast moves into the clinch.#TD#
Fast ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Fast no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Stephenson content to stall in guard here.
Stephenson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Stephenson looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fast is trying to keep Stephenson in close.
Stephenson sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Stephenson is pushing down on Fast's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fast is fighting to maintain full guard but Stephenson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fast is looking to control Stephenson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fast avoid being mounted?
Stephenson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fast fails with the takedown.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD#
Stephenson gets caught napping as Fast dives in and scores a takedown. Stephenson manages to retain guard.
Fast is standing up over Stephenson. Stephenson looks to escape but Fast dives into side control. #REVB#
Stephenson throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Stephenson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Fast's best efforts.
Fast prevents Stephenson from improving his position.
Stephenson trying to control here.
Stephenson wants to get back to his feet. #T3#
Stephenson tries to roll over but Fast keeps him under control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fast thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stephenson is looking for a sweep. Fast is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stephenson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Well, if Fast 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.
Fast thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fast wants to get back to his feet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Stephenson moves into full guard.
Stephenson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fast is looking to advance position but Stephenson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Fast tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Landry Stephenson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A punch combination from Stephenson misses.
As Stephenson looks to move away, Fast throws a big counter combo but Stephenson just gets out of the way.
Fast fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stephenson goes for a double leg but Fast avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fast continues to drive forward.
Fast throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Stephenson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Stephenson controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fast keeping moving, preventing Stephenson from controlling successfully. #T1#
Stephenson tries to free his leg and advance position but Fast is retaining full guard.
Stephenson chips away with some ground and pound.
Stephenson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fast keeping moving, preventing Stephenson from controlling successfully.
Stephenson stops Fast from standing up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stephenson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stephenson moves out of range as Fast throws a body kick.
Stephenson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fast swivels and escapes.
Tom Fast has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Landry Stephenson.
Stephenson misses with a takedown attempt
and Fast cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice sprawl there from Stephenson as Fast shoots in.
Stephenson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Stephenson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stephenson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fast works over Stephenson's head and body with a nice combination.#CL#
Fast gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Fast decides to pull guard.
Fast pulls Stephenson in close to prevent any damage.
We've been informed that Stephenson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Fast trying to strike off his back. #T3#
Stephenson content to stall in guard here.
Fast keeping full guard, as Stephenson tries to pass.
Fast wants to control the position but Stephenson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Fast is looking to escape.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Stephenson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fast is looking to clinch but Stephenson is avoiding it.
Nice sprawl there from Fast as Stephenson shoots in.
Stephenson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Stephenson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stephenson shoots in for a takedown but Fast shows good takedown defense.
Stephenson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stephenson is breathing heavily.
Fast throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Fast closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stephenson wants to take the fight to the mat but Fast manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Stephenson has Fast pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fast manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Fast dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Stephenson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fast as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Stephenson tries to sprawl but Fast drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fast throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stephenson is not content to let Fast control the position.
Fast lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Stephenson makes his way to full guard, as Fast worked for a kimura.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fast postures up.
Stephenson wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Stephenson 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#
Stephenson wants to take a breather but Fast is having none of it. #SUB#
Fast is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stephenson pulls his head out easily.
Fast is looking to improve his position.
Stephenson slows the pace down in half guard.
Fast is trying to maintain the position but Stephenson is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Stephenson is controlling the pace.
Fast knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stephenson on the ground.
Stephenson misses with a head shot. Fast uses the momentum to regain guard.
Fast trying to keep a closed guard but Stephenson is proving a slippery customer. #T3#
Stephenson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fast tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Stephenson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Stephenson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fast is looking to stand up but Stephenson isn't so interested in that idea.
Stephenson wants to control from the top but Fast keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SUB#
Fast has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stephenson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stephenson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fast is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fast keeping moving, preventing Stephenson from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tom Fast is winning the standup battle so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fast stuffs the takedown.
Fast wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Stephenson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fast.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Landry Stephenson.
I think Stephenson 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harper dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stephenson. That did some damage!#TD2#
Stephenson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Harper is trying to get back to full guard.
Stephenson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Harper is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harper is working hard here to advance position.
Stephenson not doing much here.
Harper punching from the bottom. #T1#
Stephenson slips a nice elbow through Harper's hands, connecting with Harper's forehead.
Harper trying to get back to full guard but Stephenson takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Stephenson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Harper has given up his back here.
Stephenson has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Harper. #SUB2#
Stephenson is working for a rear naked choke. Harper is not defending it well and Stephenson has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Harper refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Harper's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Landry Stephenson!
Landry Stephenson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 17, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Stephenson gets a takedown into half guard.
Stephenson prevents Lahey from improving his position.
Stephenson is thwarting Lahey's attempts to control the position.
Stephenson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lahey wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephenson works his way into side control. #SUB2#
Stephenson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1#
Stephenson has knee on belly and moves into mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lahey takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Stephenson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Lahey is surviving well by controlling Stephenson's body position as best he can.
Stephenson is landing with some decent strikes but Lahey is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Lahey might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Stephenson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Stephenson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Stephenson landing strikes from the mount and Lahey is in trouble! #T2#
Lahey tries to reverse the position but Stephenson maintains control.
Stephenson lands a couple of good shots and Lahey has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stephenson has the hooks in. Lahey is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Stephenson has managed to slip his arm under Lahey's chin. This could be all over... yep, Lahey is tapping out! Submission win for Stephenson.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Landry Stephenson!
A very excited looking Landry Stephenson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 14, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killings throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stephenson's waist but Stephenson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Killings off to one side.
Stephenson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL#
Killings moves into range and clinches up with Stephenson.
Killings tries to circle away but Stephenson has him pinned against the cage.
Killings tries to pull guard but Stephenson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Stephenson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stephenson blocks a low kick nicely.#TD2#
Stephenson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Killings wants to get back to his feet but Stephenson is dominant here and he's now got Killings 's back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killings trying to control but not successfully.
Killings is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #T1##SUB2#
Stephenson working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Stephenson doesn't have the hooks in and Killings manages to turn into his guard. #SUB2#
Stephenson looking for a triangle here. Killings is fighting it but it looks tight! Stephenson pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Killings is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Landry Stephenson!
A victorious Landry Stephenson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 09, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Stephenson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Killings quickly recovers to half guard.
Stephenson controlling the action here.
Killings is looking to improve his position.
Killings is trying to maintain the position but Stephenson is very close to passing his half guard.
Killings trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephenson controlling from mount.
The referee warns Killings that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #T1#
Killings tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stephenson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Killings can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Killings tries to hold on but Stephenson postures up.
Killings keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Stephenson looking to control but Killings is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Stephenson thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch! #T2#
Killings tries to hold on but Stephenson pushes him away.
Killings tries to reverse the position but Stephenson maintains control.
Stephenson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stephenson looking to control but Killings is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Killings wants to hold on but Stephenson pushes him away.
Killings really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Stephenson controlling his opponent.
Killings regains half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Stephenson is working for a submission of some sort.
Killings wants to control but Stephenson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Stephenson wants to free his trapped foot but Killings is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Killings is not content to let Stephenson control the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Killings misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stephenson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Killings manages to circle out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Landry Stephenson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Killings doesn't manage to clinch there - Stephenson circles away. #TD#
Stephenson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Stephenson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Killings tries to buck Stephenson off but Stephenson is having none of it.
Stephenson grinds an elbow into Killings 's temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killings tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Stephenson presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Stephenson wants to control the pace but Killings is squirming around nicely. #T1#
Stephenson lands a big elbow.
Stephenson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Killings tries to hold on but Stephenson postures up.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stephenson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Stephenson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Stephenson avoids the attempt from Killings to control.
Killings is looking to get to half guard.
Stephenson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Killings can do to turn this around?
Stephenson looking to finish with strikes here! #T3#
Stephenson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Killings keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stephenson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Killings because Stephenson loaded up on that one.
Killings tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Stephenson looking to secure an arm triangle but Killings defends it well. #T4#
Stephenson prevents Killings from getting the reversal.
Stephenson controlling from the full mount.
Killings really wants to buck Stephenson off and get back to his feet.
Killings tries to hold on but Stephenson postures up.
Landry Stephenson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Stephenson working for a submission but Killings is keeping him at bay.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Killings tries to hold on but Stephenson postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Landry Stephenson 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Stephenson shoots in for a takedown but Killings shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Killings goes for a double leg but Stephenson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Stephenson continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Killings has Stephenson up against the cage in a clinch.
Stephenson tries to pull guard but Killings holds him up against the cage and eventually Stephenson drops back down to his feet.
Stephenson is trying to drag Killings to the mat but Killings just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Landry Stephenson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Killings makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killings is trying to drag Stephenson to the mat but Stephenson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC#
Stephenson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Killings is looking to clinch. #TD#
Stephenson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES2#
Killings wriggles free and stands up. #TD#
Stephenson drives through with a takedown into Killings 's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES2#
Killings pushes Stephenson off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Stephenson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Killings looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
You can see the frustration on Killings 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2##SUB#
Stephenson is working to tighten his grip on Killings 's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Killings has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Stephenson is really squeezing tight and eventually Killings passes out! Stephenson breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Landry Stephenson!
A very excited looking Landry Stephenson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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