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Event:
GDL 117: Biden VS Kogos
Date: Sep 04, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Flair feints and as Stevens raises his hands in defense, Flair changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stevens is trying to keep Flair in close.
Stevens will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Flair stands up over Stevens, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Stevens looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Flair trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flair postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Stevens escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Flair gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stevens seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Stevens wants to stand up but Flair is controlling him. #T1##SUB#
Stevens is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Flair is aware though and is defending well.
Flair distracts Stevens with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Stevens is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Flair is aware though and is defending well.
Flair prevents Stevens from getting back to his feet.
Stevens throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Flair accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Flair chips away with some ground and pound.
Flair has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Stevens escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Flair gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Stevens is trying to control the position but Flair postures up.
Flair wants to pass the guard but Stevens is keeping the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stevens is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Flair wants to improve his position but Stevens is controlling well.
Stevens lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Flair keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Flair is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stevens's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stevens's back!#T3#
Flair punches Stevens on the ear.
I really don't envy Stevens right now.
Stevens tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Stevens wants to hold on but Flair pushes him away.
Flair looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Stevens is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Stevens is trying desperately to improve position.
Flair landing punches. #T4#
Flair unloading with bombs!
Flair putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Stevens regains half guard.
Flair throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Stevens to regain full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Flair's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Stevens had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Flair defends it easily.
Flair missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Flair with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rice Flair dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Flair has managed to clinch.
Flair misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Flair lands a takedown into guard.
Stevens looking to hit a scissor sweep but Flair is one step ahead there.
Stevens is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Flair throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevens trying to keep a closed guard but Flair is proving a slippery customer.
Flair stands up over Stevens, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Flair has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stevens lands a good elbow from the bottom.#T1#
Flair trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stevens looking to control but Flair passes into half guard.
Flair passes to full mount!
Flair lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Stevens tries to reverse the position but Flair maintains control.
Flair with shots to the head and body - Stevens looks very uncomfortable down there.
Flair prevents Stevens from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flair working the ground and pound effectively.
#T2#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Flair cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Flair landing punches. #ROC2#Stevens is rocked!
Flair is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Oh Stevens is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flair softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Stevens is out cold! Flair jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rice Flair! |
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Event:
GDL 111: Lasombra VS Bitch Tit
Date: Jul 24, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Stevens has KnockOut up against the cage in a clinch.
Stevens has KnockOut pressed against the cage.
KnockOut is looking to break free of the clinch but Stevens has double underhooks.
Stevens is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. KnockOut is defending well for now.
Stevens tries to pull guard but KnockOut forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
KnockOut's coach down at CHECKMATE PRIME MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on KnockOut's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Stevens has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. KnockOut 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.
KnockOut slowing the pace effectively.
Stevens wants to break free but KnockOut has control.
Stevens misses with a punch to the body.
KnockOut looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1#
Stevens scores with a shot to the side of KnockOut's head.
Stevens tries to pull guard but KnockOut forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Stevens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stevens pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC#
Stevens breaks the clinch.
KnockOut throws a body shot but no joy.
Stevens changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Stevens shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with KnockOut but KnockOut pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stevens tries to clinch up but KnockOut circles away and keeps his distance.
KnockOut moves out of range of the body kick.
KnockOut jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T2#
KnockOut throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stevens tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stevens fails with the takedown.#TD#
Stevens closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Stevens lands in his opponent's guard.
Stevens is fighting to break KnockOut's control of his arms but KnockOut is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
KnockOut avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
KnockOut trying to control the position here. #T3#
Stevens with a flurry of punches that miss.
KnockOut pulls Stevens in close to prevent any damage.
Stevens throwing strikes from guard but KnockOut blocks nicely.
KnockOut wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
KnockOut wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
KnockOut slips a jab and a cross from Stevens.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
KnockOut scores with a jab to the jaw.
KnockOut lands a glancing blow to the side of Stevens's head.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from KnockOut enables Stevens to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. KnockOut manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
KnockOut is pulling down on Stevens's head. It's preventing any offense from Stevens, at least for the moment.#SU#
Stevens stands up from KnockOut's guard - Stevens perhaps looking for a knockout.
Stevens tries to clinch up.
KnockOut misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stevens.
Stevens throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nice cross by KnockOut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice shot by KnockOut.
Stevens closes the distance looking to clinch
and KnockOut counters with a left to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mike KnockOut will probably get the nod.
That's time! Stevens's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Stevens misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
KnockOut looks to throw the jab but Stevens is out of range.
Stevens is trying hard to land a takedown here. KnockOut sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stevens tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. KnockOut manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jack Stevens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
KnockOut avoids the head kick by Stevens.
KnockOut connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stevens tries to close the distance and clinch up but KnockOut swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little jabbing left from KnockOut on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
KnockOut ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
KnockOut tests Stevens's chin there with a solid looking shot.
KnockOut paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#ROC2#Stevens is rocked!
KnockOut lands a right hook to the body.
KnockOut cracks Stevens with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
KnockOut avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've been told by Stevens's head coaches at Tran MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice jab there from KnockOut.
Oh Stevens is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
KnockOut throws a body punch but Stevens moves out of range.
KnockOut drops Stevens with a naaaaasty hook - Stevens is in real trouble here! KnockOut dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike KnockOut!
A relieved looking Mike KnockOut thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
GDL 106: Dilbrandt VS Stepanov
Date: Jun 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Zig will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stevens is looking for the big counter here.#TD#
Zig manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Stevens on his heels. He'll look to pass Stevens's guard now, I'm sure.
Zig tries to free his leg and advance position but Stevens is retaining full guard. #ES2#
Stevens has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Zig off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
A head kick misses from Stevens.
Zig feinted with a counter takedown.
Stevens uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zig.
Stevens misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Zig counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stevens won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zig taking a breather here.
Stevens prevents Zig from moving into mount. #SUB#
Zig looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Zig is looking to take a break and control but Stevens is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Stevens tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zig 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.
Stevens is looking to regain half guard here but Zig keeps moving and retains side control.
A lull in the action here.
Stevens is trying to improve his position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zig slows the pace down.
Stevens is not content to let Zig control the position.
Zig working away.
Stevens is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Zig off and has taken his back!
Zig manages to reverse the position and now he's in Stevens's guard. Nice work there by Zig.
Stevens can't keep his opponent in guard - Zig advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Zig with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3#
Zig frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Stevens told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Stevens is working to get back to half guard.
Zig controlling from the full mount.
Stevens tries to reverse the position but Zig maintains control.
Zig takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Stevens is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Stevens wants to control but Zig is having none of it.
Zig prevents Stevens from getting the reversal.
Zig seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Stevens is holding on tight.
Zig can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stevens is looking to escape.
Zig moves to take his opponent's back.
Stevens trying to control the position but Zig manages to sink in the hooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zig Zig dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Zig changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stevens tries to avoid it but Zig manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stevens to the ground. Stevens escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zig shoots in looking for a takedown. Stevens tries to sprawl out of it but Zig keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stevens manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stevens fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zig pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stevens stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stevens wants it to stay on the feet.
Stevens now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zig Zig. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stevens stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stevens wants it to stay on the feet.
Stevens wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Zig closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Stevens's guard.#T1#
Zig wants to control from the top but Stevens keeps moving.
Zig looking to sit in guard and control but Stevens gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Stevens works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Zig tries to get to full guard but Stevens has control of the leg.
Stevens trying to control the pace.
Zig has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stevens is working away from the top position though.
Stevens wants to take a breather but Zig is having none of it. #T2#
Stevens is thwarting Zig's attempts to control the position.
Zig is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zig manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Stevens has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Zig is proving hard to escape from.
Zig tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stevens wants to control from the top but Zig keeps moving.
Zig keeping full guard, as Stevens tries to pass.
Stevens wants to control from the top but Zig keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zig is on top in guard.
#REVR##T3#
Zig passes Stevens's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zig works his foot free and advances to mount.
Stevens is working to get back to half guard.
Zig Zig overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stevens tries to buck Zig off but he can't manage it.
Stevens tries to hold on but Zig pushes him away.
Stevens can't escape the position.
Zig trying to control but Stevens is having none of it. #T4#
Zig controlling his opponent.
Zig's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Zig looking to control but Stevens is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Stevens working to try and regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stevens flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Zig fails to advance to Stevens's back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zig Zig dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Stevens defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zig.#CL2#
Stevens rushes Zig and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zig is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Stevens is defending well.#TD#
Zig pulls guard.
Stevens postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Stevens trying to control but Zig is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Stevens decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Zig misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevens doesn't manage to clinch there - Zig circles away.
#TD2#
Stevens closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Zig quickly recovers to half guard.
Zig is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stevens's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stevens's back!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stevens is trying to break free.
Zig controls the action.#T1#
Stevens wants to get back to his feet.
Will Zig go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB#
Zig is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Stevens trying to control the hands but Zig breaks the grip. #SUB#
Zig looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Zig is persistently looking for the submission but Stevens is defending it well.
I really don't envy Stevens right now.
#T2##SUB#
Zig is looking for the choke from the back position but Stevens is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Zig is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Stevens defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Stevens just trying to survive but Zig is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Will Zig go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB#
Zig looking to break Stevens's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Stevens remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Zig will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Zig is looking to control Stevens but Stevens is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Stevens wants to get back to his feet. #T3#
Stevens staying busy and making it hard for Zig to control. #SUB#
Zig has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Stevens has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Zig controlling well, preventing Stevens from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Stevens defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Zig's arms.
Zig tries to keep control of the position but Stevens is staying busy.#SUB#
Zig is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Stevens is defending well though. Zig let's go of the attempt for now.
Stevens trying to control the hands but Zig breaks the grip. #T4#
A lull in the action here.
Zig controlling well, preventing Stevens from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Zig is persistently looking for the submission but Stevens is defending it well.
Stevens is trying to get back to his feet but Zig has full control of the position and if anything, Stevens has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Zig controlling well, preventing Stevens from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Zig looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Stevens is controlling Zig 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Jack Stevens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zig Zig is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stevens must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Zig avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zig Zig showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zig, 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zig Zig!
Our winner, Zig Zig, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
GDL 99: Dilbrandt VS Stevens
Date: May 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Dilbrandt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
Stevens clinches up against the cage.
Stevens jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dilbrandt walks away with a smile on his face. Stevens gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Stevens darts in looking for a takedown but Dilbrandt gets double underhooks and turns Stevens into the cage.
Stevens shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dilbrandt defends it nicely.
Deacon Dilbrandt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Stevens.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stevens is defended easily by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt throws a low kick but Stevens moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevens misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dilbrandt attempts a counter takedown but Stevens avoids it well and moves away.
Stevens fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dilbrandt lands with a cross. #T1#
Dilbrandt throws the left hand but Stevens avoids the punch easily.
Stevens throws a series of punches but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
Stevens tries to clinch up.
Stevens shoots in but Dilbrandt avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dilbrandt tries to counter with a takedown but Stevens is quick to defend against it.
Stevens has a takedown stuffed.
Dilbrandt scores with a shot to the body.
Dilbrandt fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stevens on the side of the head.
Stevens fails with a takedown attempt.
Dilbrandt tries to counter with a takedown but Stevens is quick to defend against it.
Stevens fails to land the takedown.#T2#
Jab by Dilbrandt.
Stevens takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stevens tries a head kick but it misses.
Dilbrandt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stevens's sensitive parts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stevens shoots in for a takedown but Dilbrandt shows good takedown defense.
Stevens takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dilbrandt smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#ROC#Stevens is rocked!
A punch lands to the side of Stevens 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Stevens is still on wobbly legs! Can Dilbrandt finish him?
Stevens ducks into an uppercut from Dilbrandt and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Deacon Dilbrandt!
Deacon Dilbrandt is the new lightweight champion!
A relieved looking Deacon Dilbrandt thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
GDL 90: Saunders VS Babiakski
Date: Apr 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Stevens fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Chaster closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Stevens makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#TD#
Chaster closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Stevens did well to prevent Chaster getting side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#ES2#
Stevens manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Chaster throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Stevens decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Chaster's guard.
Chaster can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Stevens controls the pace.
Chaster tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stevens pushes down on Chaster's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Chaster wants to control but Stevens is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
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. Stevens connects with a nice short shot to Chaster's temple.
Chaster trying to control here.
Stevens content to control rather than advance. #SU2#
Stevens gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #TD2#
Stevens looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Chaster pushes Stevens off but Stevens dives into side control.
Stevens in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Stevens wants to control but Chaster is keeping him busy. #T2#
Chaster tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stevens working the ground and pound.
Stevens wants to control but Chaster is keeping him busy.
The referee asks Stevens politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Stevens prefers to stall for the moment though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Stevens stands up. #CL2#
Stevens forces Chaster back against the cage and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chaster is working for takedown but Stevens is calmly controlling the position for now.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chaster tries to pull guard but Stevens won't allow it.
Chaster drops down looking for an ankle pick but Stevens pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zain Chaster. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Stevens closes the distance and clinches.
Stevens has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Chaster is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Stevens lands with a right to the head. #TD#
Chaster drags the fight down to the ground.
Chaster really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Chaster trying to keep a closed guard but Stevens is proving a slippery customer.
Stevens is in close to Chaster's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Stevens won't allow Chaster to get back to his feet.
Chaster is looking to sweep but instead, Stevens has passed into half guard.
#T4#
Stevens is keen to just control but Chaster is a slippery customer.
Stevens scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Stevens working the head and body with strikes.
Well, if Stevens 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.
Stevens is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Stevens has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Stevens is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chaster doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stevens.
Chaster landing a few short strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Stevens 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#
Stevens looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zain Chaster is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stevens thuds his shin into the meat of Chaster's side.#TD2#
Stevens shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Stevens showed some decent athleticism there.
Stevens working over Chaster with some ground and pound. Chaster looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Chaster looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Stevens lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SU2#
Stevens escapes and gets back to his feet.
Chaster scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Stevens scoring well with a low kick there.
Chaster takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
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!
Chaster blocks a head kick by Stevens.
Stevens lands a head kick!
We've been informed that Stevens has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Stevens looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1##TD2#
Stevens shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Stevens stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Chaster to get to his feet.
Chaster fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stevens is looking for the big counter here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stevens.
Chaster moves out of range of the body kick.
Chaster tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Stevens manages to circle out of the way.
Chaster stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chaster wants it to stay on the feet.
Zain Chaster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Stevens.
No luck for Stevens with that takedown attempt.
Stevens is breathing heavily.
Chaster fails with a takedown attempt.#T2##CL#
Chaster rushes Stevens and presses him up against the cage.
Stevens lands a body shot.
Chaster is trying to push Stevens away but Stevens has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD2#
Stevens gets control of Chaster's arms and successfully pulls guard. Stevens will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Chaster has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Stevens 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#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stevens seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chaster does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chaster looks like he's trying to stand up.
Chaster tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T3##SU2#
Stevens stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Chaster to get to his feet.
Chaster fails with the takedown.
Stevens tries to clinch up but Chaster circles away and keeps his distance.
Stevens shoots in but Chaster avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chaster was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sloppy strikes from Chaster. Those never looked like landing.
Chaster shoots for a takedown but Stevens saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stevens doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL2#
Stevens gets a clinch. #BC2#
Stevens breaks the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Chaster misses the target.
Chaster drops his hands momentarily and Stevens takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Chaster stuffs the takedown attempt from Stevens. Stevens gets slowly back to his feet. #T4#
Chaster tries for a takedown but Stevens sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Chaster shoots in and gets a takedown into Stevens's guard.#SUB2#
Chaster is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Stevens has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Chaster is looking to defend but Stevens has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Chaster! Stevens pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Chaster taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jack Stevens!
Jack Stevens really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Voodoo Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
GDL 84: McKenzie VS Hayles
Date: Mar 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Shadow throws a shot to the body.
Shadow sizes up Stevens with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #TD2#
Stevens shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Stevens is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Stevens slips a nice elbow through Shadow's hands, connecting with Shadow's forehead.
Stevens has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Stevens in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Stevens postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Shadow to stand up. #TD2#
Stevens scores with a takedown into Shadow's guard.
Shadow wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Stevens manages to pass to side control. #T1##REVR#
Stevens working Shadow over with strikes.
Stevens content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Shadow really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Shadow wants to get back to his feet.
Shadow knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stevens on the ground.
Stevens is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Stevens seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Shadow is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jack Stevens!
Jack Stevens really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Voodoo Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
GDL 80: Von Mises VS Tragedy
Date: Feb 20, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Salazar gets the takedown into side control.
Salazar looks up at the clock and then as Stevens takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Salazar smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Stevens is looking for a sweep.
Salazar controls the position.
Stevens takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Salazar working the head with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Stevens's face as Salazar controls the position.
Stevens takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Stevens is working to avoid the ground and pound but Salazar connects with a decent elbow.
Salazar in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stevens is working to avoid the ground and pound but Salazar connects with a decent elbow.
Salazar passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Stevens!
Salazar lands a nice shot to the head.
Salazar prevents Stevens from getting the reversal.
Salazar connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#ROC2#Stevens is rocked!
A big strike lands for Salazar ! That's really hurt Stevens and he's turned his back - Salazar keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Salazar jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chito Jacare Salazar ! |
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