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Event: SMASH: Dredd vs Machine     
Date:   Mar 10, 2024
#R1#
Alaska throws a poor cross that misses
and Stepanovich counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alaska. Stepanovich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alaska misses with a hook
and Stepanovich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stepanovich misses with a body shot.
Alaska thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alaska closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #KD2#
Stepanovich sends Alaska crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Stepanovich is motioning to the referee to let Alaska up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Alaska is rocked!
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!
Stepanovich lands a right hook to the body.
Oh Alaska is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stepanovich throws a head kick that misses.
Stepanovich moves out of range as Alaska strikes.
Stepanovich now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Stepanovich slips under a jab from Alaska.
Alaska takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Alaska seems to have got his legs back now.
Alaska misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A slow jab from Alaska misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Stepanovich on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stepanovich misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Alaska counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stepanovich throws out a loose jab but Alaska uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Alaska tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alaska misses with a hook.#T1#
Alaska throws a body punch but Stepanovich moves out of range.
Stepanovich now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Stepanovich misses with a double jab.
Alaska scores with a sloppy right hand. Stepanovich should have avoided that one.
Stepanovich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stepanovich lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stepanovich misses with the combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alaska. Stepanovich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alaska throws a body punch but Stepanovich moves out of range.
Stepanovich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stepanovich has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Alaska misses with a straight right.
Alaska ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stepanovich moves away.
Alaska throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Alaska misses the jab.
Alaska wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stepanovich defending well as Alaska loads up on a big left hand.
Alaska looks to score with a jab to the body but Stepanovich is just out of range.
Alaska moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromStepanovich.
Alaska rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stepanovich counters with a left and a right that stings Alaska.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stepanovich throws a jab but it's blocked by Alaska.
Alaska works Stepanovich's body with a nice hook.
Alaska swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alaska throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stepanovich connects with a looping right hand.
Alaska bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Alaska swings for the body but Stepanovich moves out of range.
Alaska throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stepanovich looks to land a right hand but Alaska moved out of range.#T3#
Stepanovich throws a sloppy head kick and Alaska moves out of range easily.
Stepanovich thuds his right hand into Alaska's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Alaska ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stepanovich moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Stepanovich misses the target.
Stepanovich avoids the body shot from Alaska.
Alaska swings for the body but Stepanovich moves out of range.
Alaska bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stepanovich's head.
Stepanovich slips a jab from Alaska.
Stepanovich slips under a jab.
Stepanovich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alaska.
Alaska dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alaska fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stepanovich manages to avoid it.
Alaska scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stepanovich doesn't seem bothered though.
Alaska misses the body punch
and Stepanovich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Alaska takes a swing at Stepanovich's ribcage but misses.
Stepanovich swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fighters circling - Alaska throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stepanovich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alaska is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Stepanovich's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stepanovich lands a head shot.
Stepanovich pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alaska ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stepanovich moves away.
Alaska thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stepanovich staying out of range there.
Alaska looks to score with a jab to the body but Stepanovich is just out of range.
Stepanovich defending well as Alaska loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alaska comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Alaska throws the left hand but Stepanovich avoids the punch easily.
Alaska misses with a body punch
and Stepanovich counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Olenev Stepanovich dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Alaska misses the body punch
and Stepanovich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Richie Alaska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stepanovich with a nice cross.
Stepanovich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alaska takes a swing at Stepanovich's ribcage but misses.
Alaska misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stepanovich.
Alaska looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stepanovich misses with an uppercut. Alaska saw that one coming.
Alaska throws a hook but Stepanovich blocks it.
Alaska looks to throw the jab but Stepanovich is out of range.
Stepanovich scores with the left hand. Alaska knows he should have avoided that one.
Alaska comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Alaska scores with a nice strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stepanovich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alaska throws out the jab.
Alaska stuns Stepanovich with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big left from Alaska misses.
Alaska works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
Stepanovich takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stepanovich lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Alaska lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Alaska throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alaska looks to score with a jab to the body but Stepanovich is just out of range.
Alaska with a jab.
Alaska throws out a loose jab but Stepanovich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alaska slips a straight right by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich lands with a right hand.
Alaska just misses with a punch to the body.
Alaska loads up on a big right hand but Stepanovich slips the punch.
Stepanovich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alaska.
Olenev Stepanovich seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alaska connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T2#
Alaska uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stepanovich.
A big right from Alaska misses.
A little jabbing left from Stepanovich on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alaska. Stepanovich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alaska rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Alaska jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stepanovich throws a head kick that misses.
Alaska tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stepanovich was well out of range. Poor timing from Alaska.
Alaska moves away from the strike by Stepanovich.
Alaska takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stepanovich swings for the body but Alaska moves out of range.
Alaska just misses with a punch to the body.
Stepanovich scores with a jab to the jaw.
Alaska ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stepanovich moves away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Alaska.#T3#
Alaska ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stepanovich moves away.
Jab from Alaska.
Alaska misses with a body shot.
Alaska bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alaska lands a nice looking body shot.
Stepanovich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alaska.
Alaska misses with a wild body shot.
Stepanovich throws a big counter head kick but Alaska avoids it with no problem.
Alaska thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stepanovich throws out a counter right but Alaska avoids it with no problem.
Stepanovich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stepanovich throws a nice head kick!
Stepanovich will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alaska lands with a good body shot.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Alaska. Stepanovich does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Alaska backs off Stepanovich throws a huge counter combo but Alaska manages to avoid it all.
Stepanovich takes one to the chin there.
Alaska is looking to wear down Stepanovich with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stepanovich throws a hook to the side of Alaska's head but Alaska sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alaska comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Alaska jabs Stepanovich to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Alaska lands a jab to the head.
Stepanovich tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stepanovich throws a right and a left that both miss.
A quick step to the side and Alaska tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alaska misses with a wild body shot.
Alaska takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Alaska throws a hook to the side of Stepanovich's head but Stepanovich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stepanovich moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Richie Alaska 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#
Stepanovich keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alaska.
Stepanovich avoids the body shot from Alaska.
Stepanovich let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Alaska ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stepanovich moves away.
Stepanovich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alaska uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stepanovich.
Alaska dodges the punch combination from Stepanovich.
Alaska fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alaska misses with a body shot.
Stepanovich is looking for the big counter here.
Stepanovich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Stepanovich was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Alaska uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stepanovich throws an overhand right that lands on Alaska's shoulder, as Alaska tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Alaska misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich throws out a counter right but Alaska avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Stepanovich walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Alaska scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Alaska throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alaska displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stepanovich throws out the jab.
Alaska looks to score with a jab to the body but Stepanovich is just out of range.
Stepanovich looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alaska throws a body punch but Stepanovich moves out of range.
Stepanovich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alaska.
A little jabbing left from Stepanovich on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Alaska throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stepanovich swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stepanovich. Alaska does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alaska uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alaska moves away.
Alaska throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Stepanovich on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Alaska swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alaska just misses with a punch to the body.
Alaska 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.
Alaska swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stepanovich takes one to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alaska. Stepanovich does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alaska just misses with a punch to the body.
Stepanovich moves forwards but Alaska connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A shot to the body from Alaska misses
and Stepanovich counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Alaska misses with a wild body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Stepanovich misses.
Nice shot by Alaska.
Alaska misses with an uppercut. Stepanovich saw that one coming.#T3#
Alaska ducks under a wild hook from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich misses with a low kick.
Alaska waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stepanovich.
Alaska scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stepanovich throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Alaska's head.
Stepanovich with a jab.
A big right from Stepanovich misses.
Stepanovich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alaska.
Stepanovich looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stepanovich ducks under a wild hook from Alaska.
Alaska misses with an uppercut.
Jab from Stepanovich.
Alaska connects with a jab.
Alaska tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stepanovich was well out of range. Poor timing from Alaska.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stepanovich! But no joy.#T4#
Alaska swings for the body but Stepanovich moves out of range.
Stepanovich throws out a counter right but Alaska avoids it with no problem.
Stepanovich misses with an uppercut. Alaska saw that one coming.
Alaska is looking to counter punch.
Alaska misses the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stepanovich with a jab.
Alaska misses with a body punch
and Stepanovich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stepanovich gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A shot to the liver by Alaska. Beautiful body shot.
A combination from Stepanovich does no damage.
Stepanovich cracks Alaska with an open hand slap.
Alaska throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stepanovich lands with a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Richie Alaska showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alaska 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richie Alaska!

 

Event: SMASH: Prescott vs Benedetti     
Date:   Feb 11, 2024
#R1#
Nice uppercut there from Kentas.
Kentas lands a slapping body shot.
A cross from Kentas lands.
Stepanovich loads up on a big right hand but Kentas slips the punch.
Kentas digs a good body shot into Stepanovich's ribs.
Kentas digs a good hook to Stepanovich's body.
Nice defenses there by Kentas.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kentas 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.
Kentas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stepanovich.
Kentas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stepanovich on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kentas scores with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kentas lands a slapping body shot.
Stepanovich throws a hook but Kentas avoids it easily.#T1##CL2#
Kentas gets a clinch.
Kentas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kentas lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kentas blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stepanovich.
Kentas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stepanovich working hard to break the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kentas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kentas tries to work over Stepanovich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kentas lands an uppercut.#BC#
Stepanovich's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kentas defending well as Stepanovich loads up on a big left hand.
Kentas tries to clinch but Stepanovich is having none of it.
Olenev Stepanovich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kentas misses the shot to the body.
Kentas throws a hook to the side of Stepanovich's head but Stepanovich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kentas looks to score with a jab to the body but Stepanovich is just out of range.#T2#
Kentas scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kentas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kentas throws a leg kick
enabling Stepanovich to counter with a crisp jab.
Stepanovich thuds a left hand into Kentas's body.
A bone on bone clash there as Kentas blocks the leg kick.
Kentas 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.
Kentas is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Stepanovich rather than just go for the knockout.
Kentas misses with an uppercut. Stepanovich saw that one coming.
Stepanovich connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kentas momentarily.
Kentas swings for the body but Stepanovich moves out of range.
Kentas connects with a looping right hand.
Kentas just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Stepanovich on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Kentas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stepanovich clobbers Kentas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stepanovich avoids the body shot from Kentas.
Stepanovich lands with a cross.
Kentas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kentas throws a lazy uppercut
and Stepanovich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Kentas moves into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Kentas.
Kentas lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD2#
Kentas has hold of one of Stepanovich's legs. Stepanovich is fighting the takedown attempt but Kentas gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Stepanovich is wriggling around but Kentas manages to pass to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#REVR##SUB2#
Kentas is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stepanovich has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Kentas is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Stepanovich is refusing to be controlled, as Kentas sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Kentas is trying to work for a kimura but Stepanovich is defending well. #SUB2#
Kentas is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Stepanovich tries to get to full guard but Kentas has control of the leg.
Stepanovich wants to get back to his feet.
Stepanovich is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Kentas is trying to work for a kimura but Stepanovich is defending well. #SUB2#
Kentas is looking for a kimura but Stepanovich is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kentas to get the leverage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rimtas Kentas dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kentas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#TD2#
Kentas feints and as Stepanovich raises his hands in defense, Kentas changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stepanovich is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kentas won't allow Stepanovich to sweep him here.
Kentas trying to control but Stepanovich is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kentas drops back looking for a leg! Stepanovich is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stepanovich manages to kick Kentas off! Kentas jumps back into Stepanovich's guard.
Stepanovich 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stepanovich keeping moving, preventing Kentas from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kentas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Kentas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stepanovich is keeping the position for now.
Stepanovich has control of Kentas's left arm, preventing Kentas from doing any damage.
Kentas controls from within his opponent's guard.
Stepanovich lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Kentas is trying to keep Stepanovich in close.
Kentas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stepanovich wants to control from the top but Kentas keeps moving.
Stepanovich wants to stand but Kentas is controlling his posture from full guard.
Stepanovich wants to pass the guard but Kentas is keeping the position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kentas striking off his back but it's not causing Stepanovich any problems.
Kentas is pulling down on Stepanovich's head. It's preventing any offense from Stepanovich, at least for the moment.
Rimtas Kentas has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Kentas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stepanovich can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stepanovich 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.
Kentas trying to keep a closed guard but Stepanovich is proving a slippery customer.
Stepanovich wants to get up but he can't break Kentas's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Kentas is looking for a triangle here but Stepanovich uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #T3#
Stepanovich wants to control for a moment but Kentas uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #SUB2#
Kentas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stepanovich tries to stand and escape but Kentas actually recovers to full guard.
Stepanovich lands a couple of elbows.
Stepanovich with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Kentas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stepanovich doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stepanovich manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Kentas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stepanovich gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4##SUB2#
Kentas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Kentas is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Stepanovich frees his head nicely. Oh but Kentas has switched to an armbar! Stepanovich is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Rimtas Kentas!
Rimtas Kentas thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Nfld 44     
Date:   Jan 20, 2024
#R1#
Stepanovich scores with a nice right hand.
Stepanovich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turcotte ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stepanovich throws out a loose jab but Turcotte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turcotte with a jab.
Stepanovich avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Turcotte misses with a left hand
enabling Stepanovich to counter with a crisp jab.
Turcotte looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stepanovich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turcotte throws out the jab.
Stepanovich walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A cross from Turcotte lands.
Stepanovich getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turcotte lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stepanovich slips a straight right by Turcotte.
Stepanovich throws an overhand right that lands on Turcotte's shoulder, as Turcotte tries to avoid the shot.
Stepanovich feints and then cracks Turcotte's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Turcotte down.
Stepanovich throws a series of strikes that have Turcotte backpedaling.
Stepanovich blocks a jab.
Turcotte connects with a crisp jab.
Turcotte throws a nice looking combination but Stepanovich bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Stepanovich.
A jab from Stepanovich misses.
Stepanovich defending well as Turcotte loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stepanovich! But no joy.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut.
Stepanovich throws a leg kick but Turcotte moved away.
Turcotte with a nice cross.
Turcotte looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stepanovich scores with a jab to the body.
Stepanovich looks to throw the jab but Turcotte is out of range.
It looked like Turcotte wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stepanovich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stepanovich throws a series of punches but Turcotte moves out of range.
Turcotte on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Turcotte is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Stepanovich looks to land a left hand but Turcotte moved out of range nicely.
Stepanovich misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stepanovich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little feinted left hand from Turcotte on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Turcotte connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stepanovich takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turcotte lands with an uppercut that bounces Stepanovich off the cage and back into range.
Turcotte throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T2#
Stepanovich thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turcotte connects with a single shot there.
Stepanovich throws a sloppy body shot
and Turcotte counters with a straight right hand.
Stepanovich lands a glancing blow to the side of Turcotte's head.
Stepanovich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Stepanovich.
Turcotte takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Turcotte throws a series of punches but Stepanovich moves out of range.
Stepanovich gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Turcotte throws a hook but Stepanovich blocks it.
Stepanovich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turcotte.
Stepanovich throws an overhand right that lands on Turcotte's shoulder, as Turcotte tries to avoid the shot.
Turcotte is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Stepanovich fails to land with a series of punches.
Turcotte throws a right hand that Stepanovich ducks under and follows up with a left that Stepanovich also avoids with ease.
Turcotte shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The fighters circling - Stepanovich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stepanovich throws the left hand but Turcotte avoids the punch easily.#T3#
A jab from Turcotte misses.
Stepanovich throws a hook but Turcotte avoids it easily.
Stepanovich scores with a punch to the head.
Turcotte throws a series of punches but Stepanovich avoids them all with ease.
Turcotte lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stepanovich lands a nice shot to the body.
Stepanovich fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Turcotte throws an overhand right that lands on Stepanovich's shoulder, as Stepanovich tries to avoid the shot.
Stepanovich swings for the body but Turcotte moves out of range.
Turcotte gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stepanovich slips a jab from Turcotte.
A little jabbing left from Stepanovich on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stepanovich connects with a right hand. Turcotte shakes it off.
Stepanovich misses with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turcotte misses with a two punch combination.
Turcotte ducks under a wild hook from Stepanovich.#T4#
Turcotte lands the left hand.
Turcotte lands with a nice combination. Stepanovich backs away looking to recover.#CL#
Turcotte gets a clinch.
Stepanovich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Turcotte throws a punch but it's blocked by Stepanovich.
Turcotte tries to throw a body punch but Stepanovich avoids it by throwing Turcotte back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Turcotte. #BC#
Turcotte escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Turcotte avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stepanovich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turcotte moves away.
Turcotte slips a jab from Stepanovich.
Olenev Stepanovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stepanovich throws a body shot but no joy.
Turcotte misses with a two punch combination.
Turcotte digs a good body shot into Stepanovich's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turcotte getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Turcotte misses with a straight left.
Turcotte defending well as Stepanovich loads up on a big left hand.
A counter left hand to the body from Turcotte misses its target.
Stepanovich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turcotte sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Turcotte wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
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 Jacques Turcotte will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A jab from Turcotte misses.
Turcotte checks a leg kick.
Stepanovich lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Turcotte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turcotte loads up on a big right hand but Stepanovich slips the punch.
Stepanovich let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Turcotte throws a right and a left that Stepanovich avoids nicely.
Stepanovich lands a nice leg kick that just misses Turcotte's sensitive parts.
Stepanovich fails to land with a series of punches.
Stepanovich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turcotte catches Stepanovich with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Turcotte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stepanovich misses the shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stepanovich throws a big shot that misses.
Turcotte seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Turcotte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stepanovich.
Turcotte takes a swing at Stepanovich's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Turcotte throws the left hand but Stepanovich avoids the punch easily.
Turcotte lands with an uppercut that bounces Stepanovich off the cage and back into range.
Turcotte tries to bum rush Stepanovich with a series of wild strikes but Stepanovich uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Turcotte defending well as Stepanovich loads up on a big left hand.
Turcotte misses with a body shot.
Stepanovich swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A left lands for Stepanovich.
A telegraphed right hand from Turcotte misses the target.
Stepanovich misses with a body shot.
Turcotte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stepanovich.
Turcotte slips a jab from Stepanovich.
Turcotte uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Turcotte circles away quickly and effectively.
Stepanovich cracks Turcotte with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jacques Turcotte is winning the standup battle so far.
Stepanovich throws a looping overhand right but Turcotte ducks down to avoid it.
Stepanovich comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Turcotte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stepanovich lands with an uppercut that bounces Turcotte off the cage and back into range.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stepanovich misses with the combination.
Turcotte comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Turcotte avoids the body shot from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich missing with a left hand there. Turcotte was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stepanovich throws an off balance right hand
and Turcotte counters with a nice uppercut.
Stepanovich looks to throw the jab but Turcotte is out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Stepanovich. That snapped Turcotte's head back.
A jab from Turcotte does it's job there.
Stepanovich misses with a jab to the body
and Stepanovich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Turcotte misses with a body shot.
Stepanovich takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Turcotte throws a body punch but Stepanovich moves out of range.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut.
Stepanovich lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Turcotte tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stepanovich has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3#
Turcotte slips a jab and a cross from Stepanovich.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turcotte. Stepanovich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turcotte throws an overhand right that lands on Stepanovich's shoulder, as Stepanovich tries to avoid the shot.
Stepanovich misses with a lunging right hand
letting Turcotte counter with a right hand.
Good exchange - Turcotte coming out on top.
Stepanovich fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stepanovich misses the jab.
Stepanovich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turcotte throws out the jab.
Stepanovich misses with a straight right.
Stepanovich misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stepanovich ducks under a wild hook from Turcotte.
Stepanovich throws out a loose jab but Turcotte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Stepanovich. Those never looked like landing.
Turcotte was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Turcotte throws a jab when Stepanovich was well out of range.
Turcotte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turcotte takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T4#
Turcotte lands a nice hook to Stepanovich's body. Stepanovich takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turcotte connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stepanovich on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stepanovich takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stepanovich throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stepanovich thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turcotte steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stepanovich.
Turcotte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich throws a hook but Turcotte blocks it.
It looked like Turcotte wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stepanovich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turcotte moves away.
Turcotte missing with a left hand there. Stepanovich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stepanovich slips a jab from Turcotte.
Turcotte misses with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Turcotte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turcotte scores with a nice right hand.
Stepanovich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turcotte.
Turcotte throws a hook to the side of Stepanovich's head but Stepanovich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jacques Turcotte 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Turcotte looks to land a right hand but Stepanovich moved out of range.
Stepanovich throws out a powerful jab.
Stepanovich misses with a hook.
Turcotte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stepanovich.
Turcotte on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stepanovich lunges at Turcotte with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Turcotte's hand.
Stepanovich takes one to the chin there.
Turcotte uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich defending well as Turcotte loads up on a big left hand.
Turcotte takes one to the chin there.
Stepanovich defending well as Turcotte loads up on a big left hand.
Turcotte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stepanovich let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Turcotte misses with a jab, cross combination.
Turcotte tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Turcotte throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turcotte avoids the body shot from Stepanovich.
Turcotte lands with an overhand left.#T1#
Turcotte misses with an uppercut.
Turcotte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stepanovich misses with a head kick.
Turcotte staying out of range there.
Stepanovich misses with an uppercut. Turcotte saw that one coming.
Turcotte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turcotte closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Stepanovich works the jab nicely.
Stepanovich fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stepanovich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stepanovich throws out a counter right but Turcotte avoids it with no problem.
Turcotte throws a shot from downtown. Stepanovich moves away and avoids it.
Turcotte misses with a body shot.
Turcotte misses with a looping left.
Turcotte lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stepanovich circles away quickly and effectively.
Turcotte throws a nice looking combination but Stepanovich bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No joy there for Stepanovich, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Olenev Stepanovich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stepanovich will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
An attempted straight right counter from Turcotte misses the target.
Stepanovich defending well as Turcotte loads up on a big left hand.
Stepanovich throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stepanovich loads up on a big right hand but Turcotte slips the punch.
Turcotte thuds a left hand into Stepanovich's body.
Stepanovich misses with a head kick.
Turcotte is looking to counter punch.
Turcotte bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turcotte with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Turcotte misses with a straight right.
Left hook, right uppercut from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich lands a body shot.
Stepanovich takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stepanovich throws a hook but Turcotte blocks it.
Stepanovich looks to land a left hand but Turcotte moved out of range nicely.
Stepanovich fails to land with a series of punches.
Stepanovich misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stepanovich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Stepanovich throws a low kick but it's checked well by Turcotte.
Turcotte scores with a body shot.
Turcotte lands a really nice looking cross but Stepanovich seems unphased.
Turcotte's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Turcotte duly obliges.
Turcotte bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turcotte's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stepanovich under the eye.
Stepanovich takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Turcotte scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stepanovich looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Turcotte has Stepanovich up against the cage in a clinch.
Turcotte lands a body shot in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turcotte throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stepanovichs head.
Turcotte lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Turcotte lands with a left to the head.
Turcotte blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Turcotte. #T4#
Stepanovich throws a punch but it's blocked by Turcotte.
A nice left hand lands by Stepanovich. #BC#
Turcotte's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Turcotte missing with a left hand there. Stepanovich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stepanovich tries to work over Turcotte's front leg with a kick but Turcotte checks it.
Turcotte fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A big right from Turcotte misses.
Stepanovich throws an off balance right hand
and Turcotte counters with a stiff right hand.
Stepanovich scores with a nice strike.
A jab lands there for Turcotte.
Turcotte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turcotte takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stepanovich loads up on a big right hand but Turcotte slips the punch.
Nice shot by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich moves forwards but Turcotte connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stepanovich takes a jab right on the kisser.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Turcotte showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Turcotte 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Turcotte!

Jacques Turcotte retains his lightweight title!

 

Event: Nfld 43     
Date:   Jan 06, 2024
#R1#
Stepanovich buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Savage takes a swing at Stepanovich's ribcage but misses.
Savage will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Savage throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stepanovich sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Savage misses with a combination
enabling Stepanovich to counter with a crisp jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Savage.
Stepanovich moves away from the strike by Savage.
Savage misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Stepanovich counters with a straight right hand.
Stepanovich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Savage throws a big shot that misses.
Stepanovich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stepanovich moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stepanovich stalks Savage and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Savage's face. Savage staggers backwards, shaken.
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!
Savage misses with an uppercut. Stepanovich saw that one coming.
Savage throws a right hand that misses
and Stepanovich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Savage is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#T1#
Stepanovich throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stepanovich throws a head kick that Savage semi-blocks. #ROC#Savage is rocked!
No joy there for Savage, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Savage is still on wobbly legs! Can Stepanovich finish him?
Stepanovich cracks Savage on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Savage falls backwards against the cage. Stepanovich follows up with more strikes that drop Savage to his knees. Stepanovich keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Savage! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Olenev Stepanovich!
A victorious Olenev Stepanovich thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Nfld 42     
Date:   Dec 16, 2023
#R1#
Redcliffe staying out of range there.
Redcliffe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stepanovich checks a leg kick nicely.
Redcliffe misses with a hook.
Redcliffe throws a body kick that misses.
Stepanovich drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stepanovich uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Redcliffe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Redcliffe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stepanovich moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stepanovich moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Stepanovich was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redcliffe throws a push kick but Stepanovich slaps the foot to one side.
Redcliffe blocks a jab.
Stepanovich misses with an uppercut.
Redcliffe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stepanovich throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
The fighters circling - Stepanovich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stepanovich connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stepanovich misses with a hook.
Redcliffe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stepanovich ducks under a wild hook from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe lands a jab to the nose.
Redcliffe misses with a low kick as Stepanovich jumps back.
A little jabbing left from Stepanovich on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stepanovich takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Redcliffe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Redcliffe throws a leg kick
and Stepanovich counters with a nice body shot.
Redcliffe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stepanovich.
Redcliffe ducks under a wild hook from Stepanovich.
A looping hook to the body misses from Redcliffe. Stepanovich does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Stepanovich on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stepanovich throws a sloppy head kick and Redcliffe moves out of range easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Stepanovich checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T2#
Stepanovich defending well as Redcliffe loads up on a big left hand.
Stepanovich throws a looping overhand right but Redcliffe ducks down to avoid it.
Stepanovich throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stepanovich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stepanovich throws a poor cross that misses
and Redcliffe counters with a slapping leg kick.
Redcliffe moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice leg kick from Redcliffe, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stepanovich might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Good standup being displayed there by Redcliffe as he connects with a hook.
Redcliffe walks into a jab.
A swing and a miss from Stepanovich.
Redcliffe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stepanovich has time to react.
Redcliffe walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kwame Redcliffe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Redcliffe scores with the left hand. Stepanovich knows he should have avoided that one.
A nice inside leg kick there by Redcliffe. That's going to slow Stepanovich down. #T3#
Redcliffe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Redcliffe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Redcliffe dips to his left and cracks Stepanovich with an uppercut!
Redcliffe tries a head kick but it misses.
Redcliffe is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Redcliffe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stepanovich. That did some damage!#CL#
Redcliffe clinches.
Stepanovich is looking for a takedown.
A nice right hand lands inside from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
I was talking to Redcliffe's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Redcliffe tries to land a knee to the head but Stepanovich blocks with his arms.
Stepanovich is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Redcliffe pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Redcliffe lands a right hand.
Redcliffe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Stepanovich. #T4#
Still in the clinch, Redcliffe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Redcliffe effectively controlling the action here.
Stepanovich doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stepanovich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Redcliffe blocks an uppercut.
Stepanovich goes for a takedown in the clinch but Redcliffe prevents it.
Kwame Redcliffe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olenev Stepanovich.
Redcliffe lands with a light punch inside.
Redcliffe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stepanovich wants a takedown but no success here.
Good body shot from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe works on Stepanovich's body with a couple of short punches.
Redcliffe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Redcliffe misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Redcliffe.
Stepanovich goes for a takedown in the clinch but Redcliffe prevents it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stepanovich.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kwame Redcliffe 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#
Stepanovich scores with a jab to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Redcliffe!
Stepanovich takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL#
Stepanovich gets tackled into the cage by Redcliffe. Redcliffe maintains the clinch.
Stepanovich swings wildly with an uppercut but Redcliffe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stepanovich wants a takedown.
Redcliffe lands a right hand.
Stepanovich tries a body shot but Redcliffe blocks it.
Redcliffe lands a right hand.
Stepanovich has had enough of the clinch but Redcliffe keeps him there for the moment.
Redcliffe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Redcliffe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stepanovich wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stepanovich has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Redcliffe after a bit of a struggle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Redcliffe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stepanovich misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stepanovich misses with a hook to the ribs.
Redcliffe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stepanovich can do to turn this around?#T1#
Redcliffe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Redcliffe misses with a short punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kwame Redcliffe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olenev Stepanovich.
Redcliffe taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Redcliffe swings wildly with an uppercut but Stepanovich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Redcliffe trying to stall but Stepanovich improves his position.
Good body shot from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Redcliffe lands with a short shot to the head.
Stepanovich tries for a takedown. No joy.
Redcliffe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stepanovich backwards.
Stepanovich tries for a takedown. No joy.
Redcliffe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Redcliffe lands an uppercut.
Stepanovich misses with a punch on the inside.
Stepanovich's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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!
Redcliffe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Redcliffe is working Stepanovich over against the cage.
Stepanovich is breathing heavily.#T2#
Redcliffe scores with a shot to the side of Stepanovich's head.
A right handed body shot lands from Redcliffe.
The referee calls for Redcliffe to work.
Nice body punch from Redcliffe.
A hook to the body from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe scores with a shoulder strike.
Stepanovich misses with a punch on the inside.
Redcliffe scores with a shoulder strike.
Stepanovich is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Redcliffe is defending well.
Stepanovich is looking to take this one to the mat.
Redcliffe digs a right hand underneath Stepanovich's ribcage. Stepanovich let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Redcliffe blocks an uppercut.
Stepanovich looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Redcliffe lands a shoulder strike.
Redcliffe lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Redcliffe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stepanovich gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Redcliffe.
Stepanovich looks to land a combination but Redcliffe avoids it well. #T3#
Redcliffe lands a jab to the nose.
Stepanovich's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Redcliffe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stepanovich scrambles back to his feet.
Redcliffe scores with a sloppy right hand. Stepanovich should have avoided that one.
Redcliffe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Redcliffe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stepanovich.
Redcliffe connects with a single shot there.
Redcliffe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stepanovich tries to move into range but Redcliffe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jab, jab by Redcliffe - just one landing.
Stepanovich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Donk. Redcliffe catches Stepanovich right on the button with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stepanovich on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T4#
A combination from Stepanovich does no damage.
Stepanovich misses with a hook
and Redcliffe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stepanovich misses with a double jab
and Redcliffe counters with a leg kick.
A punch combination from Stepanovich misses.
Jab by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stepanovich throws a body shot but no joy.
Stepanovich has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Redcliffe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Redcliffe feints and then cracks Stepanovich's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stepanovich down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Redcliffe thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Stepanovich if he has to take too many more of those.
Redcliffe connects with an inside leg kick.
Stepanovich walks into a straight right hand from Redcliffe.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kwame Redcliffe dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Redcliffe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stepanovich on the side of the head.
Stepanovich gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe slips a jab from Stepanovich.
Redcliffe lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Redcliffe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Redcliffe scores with a sloppy right hand. Stepanovich should have avoided that one.
Redcliffe feints and then cracks Stepanovich's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stepanovich down.
Stepanovich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe misses with a hook. Stepanovich ducked under it nicely.
Redcliffe lands with a right hand.
Redcliffe throws a looping overhand right but Stepanovich ducks down to avoid it.
Kwame Redcliffe is winning the standup battle so far.
Redcliffe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stepanovich on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Redcliffe scores with a jab to the head. #T1#
Stepanovich defending well as Redcliffe loads up on a big left hand.
Redcliffe lands with a cross.
Stepanovich throws a lazy right hand but Redcliffe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stepanovich slips a straight right by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe throws a looping overhand right but Stepanovich ducks down to avoid it.
Stepanovich looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stepanovich's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stepanovich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Redcliffe tried to score with a low kick but Stepanovich checks it.
Good work by Stepanovich as he checks the leg kick.
Stepanovich appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Stepanovich walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Redcliffe misses with a hook.
Stepanovich looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Redcliffe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stepanovich throws out the jab.
Redcliffe misses with an uppercut. Stepanovich saw that one coming.
Stepanovich let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Stepanovich takes one on the button.#T2#
Stepanovich tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Redcliffe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Redcliffe lands a nice hook to Stepanovich's body. Stepanovich takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Redcliffe throws a big shot that misses.
Stepanovich swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Redcliffe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stepanovich.
A little jabbing left from Stepanovich on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stepanovich moves out of range of the leg kick from Redcliffe.
Stepanovich slips a jab from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe throws out a loose jab but Stepanovich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stepanovich looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Redcliffe lands a lovely overhand right.
Redcliffe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich moves out of range of the strikes.
Stepanovich looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3##CL#
Redcliffe clinches up against the cage.
Stepanovich takes a shot to the head.
Stepanovich misses with a hook from the clinch.
Redcliffe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Redcliffe fails to land.
Stepanovich lands a left hand.
Redcliffe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Redcliffe lands with a light punch inside.
Redcliffe stalling the fight.
Stepanovich wants to break the clinch but can't.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Redcliffe.
Redcliffe lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Redcliffe stalling.
Redcliffe is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Redcliffe has Stepanovich pressed against the cage, preventing Stepanovich from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Redcliffe lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stepanovich tries to work over Redcliffe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kwame Redcliffe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stepanovich tries to throw a body punch but Redcliffe avoids it by throwing Stepanovich back against the cage. #T4#
Redcliffe lands a body shot.
Stepanovich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short left from Redcliffe.
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!
Redcliffe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stepanovich is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Redcliffe is defending well.
Nice body punch from Redcliffe - that landed with a thud.
Stepanovich drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kwame Redcliffe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olenev Stepanovich.#BC#
Redcliffe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Redcliffe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Redcliffe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Redcliffe jabs Stepanovich right on the nose. Stepanovich blinks but takes it well.
Redcliffe throws a jab but it's blocked by Stepanovich.
Redcliffe misses with a body kick.
Redcliffe misses with a hook. Stepanovich ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stepanovich! But no joy.
Stepanovich misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kwame Redcliffe clearly takes that round.
That's time! Redcliffe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Redcliffe moves in looking to clinch but Stepanovich pushes him off.
Stepanovich tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Redcliffe lands with an uppercut that bounces Stepanovich off the cage and back into range.
Stepanovich takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stepanovich throws a jab when Redcliffe was well out of range.
Stepanovich 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.
Redcliffe delivers a nice body kick.
Redcliffe throws a hook to the side of Stepanovich's head but Stepanovich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stepanovich tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redcliffe smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL#
Redcliffe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Redcliffe pushes Stepanovich back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Redcliffe presses Stepanovich against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stepanovich is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A body shot lands from Redcliffe. #T1#
Stepanovich goes for a takedown in the clinch but Redcliffe prevents it.
Redcliffe presses Stepanovich against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Redcliffe lands a left hand.
Redcliffe lands a nice shot to the body.
Redcliffe scores with a shoulder strike.
Redcliffe landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Redcliffe lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Redcliffe. #BC#
Redcliffe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stepanovich moves forwards but Redcliffe connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A jab from Redcliffe does it's job there.
Redcliffe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A lazy left from Redcliffe finds it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A lazy left from Redcliffe finds it's target.#T2##CL#
Redcliffe moves into the clinch.
Redcliffe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Redcliffe content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Stepanovich letting Redcliffe take a breather here.
Redcliffe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Redcliffe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stepanovich or not.
Stepanovich throws a punch but it's blocked by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Redcliffe lands a body shot in the clinch.
Redcliffe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Redcliffe manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A body shot lands from Redcliffe.
A right handed body shot lands from Redcliffe.
Stepanovich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Redcliffe lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Redcliffe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stepanovich takes a shot to the head.
Stepanovich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Redcliffe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stepanovich backwards.
Redcliffe lands with a short shot to the head.
Redcliffe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Redcliffe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Redcliffe is leaning against Stepanovich and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Redcliffe content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Redcliffe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Redcliffe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Redcliffe pushes Stepanovich back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stepanovich misses with a punch to the body.
Redcliffe lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Redcliffe stops a takedown attempt from Stepanovich.
Kwame Redcliffe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olenev Stepanovich.
Stepanovich is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Redcliffe pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Stepanovich has Redcliffe pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Redcliffe manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Redcliffe connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stepanovich's face. #T4#
Good body shot from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe is leaning against Stepanovich and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short uppercut from Redcliffe.
A nice right hand lands inside from Redcliffe.
A short body shot lands from Redcliffe as the two fighters clinch.
Redcliffe scores with a shot to the side of Stepanovich's head.
Redcliffe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stepanovich backwards. #ROC#Stepanovich is rocked!
Redcliffe lands a right hand.
Stepanovich is still on wobbly legs! Can Redcliffe finish him?
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Redcliffe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Redcliffe is leaning against Stepanovich and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Redcliffe lands a nice knee to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Redcliffe takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Redcliffe pushes Stepanovich back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Redcliffe is leaning against Stepanovich and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Redcliffe taking a breather.
Redcliffe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Redcliffe.
Stepanovich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Come on Redcliffe - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kwame Redcliffe had his way with Olenev Stepanovich in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Jab, jab by Redcliffe - just one landing.
Stepanovich seems to have recovered his senses.
Redcliffe connects with a solid leg kick.
Redcliffe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stepanovich throws out the jab.
Redcliffe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stepanovich.
Redcliffe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stepanovich misses with a wild body shot.
Stepanovich throws a sloppy head kick and Redcliffe moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redcliffe lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Redcliffe scores with a shot to the body.
Redcliffe misses with a straight left.
Redcliffe connects with a nice looking jab. #T1#
Redcliffe thuds his shin into the meat of Stepanovich's side.
Redcliffe scores with a leg kick.
A big right from Redcliffe misses.
Stepanovich doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That kick from Redcliffe tenderised Stepanovich's leg. Stepanovich is trying to keep his angry face on.
Redcliffe throws a solid leg kick but Stepanovich takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Redcliffe.
Stepanovich misses with a looping left.
Redcliffe is looking to counter punch.
Redcliffe throws a jab but it's blocked by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Redcliffe tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stepanovich misses with an uppercut.
Redcliffe misses with a wild combination.
Redcliffe jabs Stepanovich to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Olenev Stepanovich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Redcliffe stuns Stepanovich with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A jab from Redcliffe does it's job there.
Redcliffe looks to throw a body kick
and Stepanovich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stepanovich throws a hook to the side of Redcliffe's head but Redcliffe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Redcliffe was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Stepanovich lands a head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Stepanovich misses.
Stepanovich's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Redcliffe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stepanovich scrambles back to his feet.
Stepanovich throws a predictable looking body shot
and Redcliffe counters with an outside leg kick.
Redcliffe lands with a right hand.
Redcliffe lands a lovely overhand right.
Stepanovich needs to keep his hands up - Redcliffe had a free shot at his head there.#T3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Redcliffe, as that shot connected.
Redcliffe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Redcliffe staying out of range there.
Redcliffe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stepanovich.
Redcliffe ducks under a wild hook from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich throws a right hand that Redcliffe ducks under and follows up with a left that Redcliffe also avoids with ease.
Redcliffe throws out a powerful jab.
Redcliffe connects with a solid leg kick.
Stepanovich throws a looping overhand right but Redcliffe ducks down to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Stepanovich.
Redcliffe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Redcliffe connects with a solid leg kick.
Redcliffe lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stepanovich looks to score with a jab to the body but Redcliffe is just out of range.
Redcliffe jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick lands for Redcliffe.
Redcliffe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stepanovich misses with a few strikes there.
An attempted straight right counter from Redcliffe misses the target.
Redcliffe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stepanovich throws a jab but it's blocked by Redcliffe.
No joy there for Stepanovich, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Redcliffe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Danga de danga de dang - Stepanovich scores with a four punch combination!
Stepanovich is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Redcliffe lands with an uppercut that bounces Stepanovich off the cage and back into range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kwame Redcliffe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Redcliffe 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 50:44
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 50:44
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 50:44

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kwame Redcliffe!

Kwame Redcliffe retains his lightweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Kwame Redcliffe thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Nfld live 52     
Date:   Nov 25, 2023
#R1#
Stepanovich slips under a jab from Turcotte.
Turcotte looks to land a combination but Stepanovich avoids it well.
A jab from Stepanovich does it's job there.
Turcotte connects with a body shot that sends Stepanovich's belly button to the back.
Turcotte ducks under a wild hook from Stepanovich.
Turcotte misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Stepanovich misses.
Stepanovich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turcotte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stepanovich slips under a jab.
Stepanovich slips under a jab.
Turcotte on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stepanovich throws a hook but Turcotte avoids it easily.
Stepanovich throws a jab but it's blocked by Turcotte.
A quick step to the side and Turcotte tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stepanovich missing with a left hand there. Turcotte was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stepanovich lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The fighters circling - Stepanovich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turcotte throwing a counter right hand but Stepanovich manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Stepanovich misses the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stepanovich misses with a looping right.
Turcotte connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
Stepanovich scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stepanovich looks to land a left hand but Turcotte moved out of range nicely.
Stepanovich misses with a hook. Turcotte ducked under it nicely.
Turcotte looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut.
Stepanovich lands a really nice looking cross but Turcotte seems unphased.
Nice jab there from Stepanovich.
The fighters circling - Stepanovich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turcotte throws the left hand but Stepanovich avoids the punch easily.
Turcotte misses with the combination.
Stepanovich doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Turcotte moves out of range of the strikes.
Turcotte misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stepanovich misses with a hook. Turcotte ducked under it nicely.
Jacques Turcotte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stepanovich takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stepanovich misses with an uppercut. Turcotte saw that one coming.
Turcotte moves out of range of the strikes.
Turcotte throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stepanovich sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stepanovich throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turcotte misses with a wild combination. #T2#
Turcotte moves out of range of the strikes.
Turcotte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stepanovich moves away.
Stepanovich misses with an uppercut.
Turcotte throws a looping overhand right but Stepanovich ducks down to avoid it.
Stepanovich uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turcotte.
A big right from Stepanovich misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Stepanovich misses the target.
It looked like Turcotte wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Turcotte does it's job there.
Stepanovich throws a sloppy head kick and Turcotte moves out of range easily.
Nice jab there from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich stuns Turcotte with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stepanovich ducks under a wild hook from Turcotte.
Turcotte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stepanovich.
Turcotte on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Turcotte throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stepanovich stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Olenev Stepanovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stepanovich moves out of range of the strikes.
Stepanovich might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Stepanovich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turcotte throws out the jab.
Turcotte throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Turcotte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stepanovich moves away.
Stepanovich throws a big counter head kick but Turcotte avoids it with no problem.
Stepanovich throws a sloppy head kick and Turcotte moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Turcotte misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Turcotte misses the target.
Turcotte with a jab.
Stepanovich dodges the punch combination from Turcotte.
Stepanovich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turcotte misses with a looping left.
Stepanovich throws a jab when Turcotte was well out of range.
Turcotte ducks under a wild hook from Stepanovich.
Turcotte scores with a shot to the body.
Turcotte slips under a jab.
Stepanovich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turcotte moves away.
Stepanovich gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Turcotte looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stepanovich connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Turcotte momentarily.
Stepanovich is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Turcotte had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T4#
Stepanovich scores with a jab to the jaw.
Turcotte shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turcotte's corner calls for a 1-2. Turcotte obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Turcotte misses with a looping right.
Stepanovich works the jab nicely.
Stepanovich misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Turcotte on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stepanovich looks to land a right hand but Turcotte moved out of range.
Turcotte lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Turcotte throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stepanovich sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stepanovich moves out of range as Turcotte strikes.
Stepanovich's corner calls for a 1-2. Stepanovich obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Stepanovich lands a glancing blow to the side of Turcotte's head.
Stepanovich has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stepanovich there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stepanovich misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stepanovich throws a looping overhand right but Turcotte ducks down to avoid it.
Stepanovich staying out of range there.
Turcotte misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich throws a hook but Turcotte blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Olenev Stepanovich will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Turcotte misses the shot to the body.
Turcotte avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turcotte walks into a left hand.
Stepanovich throws the left hand but Turcotte avoids the punch easily.
Stepanovich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turcotte sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turcotte slips under a jab from Stepanovich.
Turcotte ducks under a wild hook from Stepanovich.
A jab from Stepanovich misses.
Turcotte moves away from the strike by Stepanovich.
A jab lands there for Stepanovich.
Stepanovich throws a hook but Turcotte avoids it easily.
Stepanovich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turcotte.
A jab from Turcotte misses.
Olenev Stepanovich seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turcotte just misses with a punch to the body.
Stepanovich fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Turcotte on the side of the head.
Stepanovich takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Turcotte ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Turcotte slips a jab from Stepanovich.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turcotte cracks Stepanovich with an open hand slap.#T1##TD2#
Stepanovich closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Turcotte's guard.
Stepanovich trying to control but Turcotte is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Turcotte is on top in guard. #REVR#
Turcotte controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stepanovich trying to keep a closed guard but Turcotte is proving a slippery customer.
Stepanovich might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Turcotte haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Stepanovich wants to sweep but no luck.
Turcotte controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Stepanovich controlling the position.
Stepanovich keeping moving, preventing Turcotte from controlling successfully.
Turcotte engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Stepanovich wants to sweep but no luck.
Stepanovich manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Turcotte manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Stepanovich won't allow Turcotte to sweep him here. #T3#
Turcotte keeping full guard, as Stepanovich tries to pass.
Stepanovich throwing strikes but missing.
Stepanovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Turcotte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stepanovich throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stepanovich wants to pass the guard but Turcotte is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Stepanovich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turcotte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stepanovich misses with a body shot. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stepanovich darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stepanovich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stepanovich ducks under a wild hook from Turcotte.
Turcotte walks into a straight right hand from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice defenses there by Stepanovich.
Turcotte avoids the body shot from Stepanovich.
Turcotte throws a body shot but no joy.
Turcotte misses the jab.
Stepanovich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turcotte.
Stepanovich lands the left hand.
Turcotte connects with a single shot there.
Turcotte feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stepanovichs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Stepanovich connects with a looping right hand.
Turcotte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut. Stepanovich saw that one coming.
Stepanovich throws a body shot but no joy.
Turcotte swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Stepanovich staying out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Olenev Stepanovich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Turcotte throws a body shot but no joy.
Turcotte connects with a crisp jab.
Turcotte with a nice cross.
Stepanovich's corner calls for a 1-2. Stepanovich obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich misses with a right hand
and Turcotte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Turcotte steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stepanovich.
Turcotte appears to be looking for a big counter.
Stepanovich works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stepanovich misses the jab.
Turcotte throws a big counter combination but Stepanovich scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The fighters circling - Turcotte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turcotte stuffs the takedown attempt from Stepanovich. Stepanovich gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turcotte misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Stepanovich on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stepanovich avoids the body shot from Turcotte.
Turcotte moves out of range of the strikes.
Stepanovich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stepanovich throws a hook but Turcotte blocks it.
Turcotte misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Turcotte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stepanovich moves away.
Stepanovich lands with a hook. Turcotte tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stepanovich lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stepanovich lands a head shot.
Stepanovich missing with a left hand there. Turcotte was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turcotte displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stepanovich throws out the jab.
Stepanovich connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stepanovich with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Turcotte to score with a decent uppercut.
Turcotte lands a head shot.
Stepanovich misses with a hook.
Stepanovich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stepanovich moves away from the strike by Turcotte.
Turcotte misses the shot to the body.
Turcotte takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stepanovich scores with a crisp jab that stopped Turcotte in his tracks.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A slow jab from Stepanovich misses its intended target.
Turcotte just misses with a punch to the body.
Turcotte uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stepanovich.
Jacques Turcotte has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Olenev Stepanovich is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Stepanovich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turcotte throws out the jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Turcotte.
Stepanovich missing with a left hand there. Turcotte was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stepanovich throws the left hand but Turcotte avoids the punch easily.
Turcotte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turcotte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Turcotte wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Turcotte throws a big shot that misses.
Turcotte uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich moves out of range as Turcotte strikes.
Stepanovich looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stepanovich just misses with a punch to the body.
Stepanovich loads up on a big right hand but Turcotte slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Turcotte on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stepanovich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turcotte.
Turcotte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stepanovich misses with a looping right.
Stepanovich defending well as Turcotte loads up on a big left hand.
Stepanovich connects with a single shot there.
Stepanovich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turcotte.#T3#
Stepanovich staying out of range there.
A lazy left from Turcotte finds it's target.
Stepanovich thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turcotte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stepanovich throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Turcotte on the side of the head.
Turcotte jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stepanovich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turcotte was well out of range. Poor timing from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Turcotte swings for the body but Stepanovich moves out of range.
Stepanovich swings widly with a right hand
and Turcotte counters with a left and a right that stings Stepanovich.
A telegraphed right hand from Turcotte misses the target.
Stepanovich misses with a straight right.
Stepanovich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turcotte manages to avoid it.
Turcotte has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stepanovich finds it's way round the side to connect with Turcotte's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turcotte takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A jab from Turcotte misses.
Turcotte throws a looping overhand right but Stepanovich ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
The fighters circling - Stepanovich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turcotte. Stepanovich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stepanovich keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Turcotte scores with a punch to the head.
Nice uppercut there from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich scores with a crisp jab that stopped Turcotte in his tracks.
Stepanovich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turcotte throws a right and a left that both miss.
No joy there for Turcotte, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stepanovich misses with an uppercut.
Turcotte misses with a straight left.
Stepanovich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turcotte.
Turcotte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turcotte throws a big shot that misses.
Stepanovich lands with a hook. Turcotte tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A slow jab from Turcotte misses its intended target.
Stepanovich misses with a hook. Turcotte ducked under it nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Olenev Stepanovich.
Well Stepanovich has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Olenev Stepanovich!

An out of breath Olenev Stepanovich thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Nfld live 50     
Date:   Nov 04, 2023
#R1#
Stepanovich slips a jab from Lee.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stepanovich! But no joy.
Stepanovich checks the leg kick.
Stepanovich jabs Lee to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lee looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stepanovich moves away from the strike by Lee.
Stepanovich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Stepanovich backs away, Lee returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Stepanovich throws a right hand that misses
and Lee counters with a straight right hand.
Stepanovich's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lee under the eye.
Lee misses with a hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lee takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lee takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Stepanovich slips a straight right by Lee.
Stepanovich throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Lee on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Lee misses with the combination.
Lee does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Stepanovich misses with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stepanovich throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
Lee throws a head kick that Stepanovich semi-blocks.
Nice defenses there by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stepanovich lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Lee connects with an inside leg kick.
Lee fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stepanovich on the side of the head.
Lee throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stepanovich misses with a straight right.
Stepanovich's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lee connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stepanovich scrambles back to his feet.
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich with a jab.
Stepanovich's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lee under the eye.
Lee throws a hook but Stepanovich blocks it.
Stepanovich looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lee lands a jab-cross combination.
Stepanovich moves away from the strike by Lee.
Olenev Stepanovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee moves forwards but Stepanovich connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee wants to slow Stepanovich down by chopping away at his legs.
A telegraphed right hand from Stepanovich misses the target.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee throws out a loose jab but Stepanovich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stepanovich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stepanovich might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Stepanovich throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Stepanovich throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Conor Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lee on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stepanovich blocks a low kick nicely.
A jab from Stepanovich misses. #T2#
Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stepanovich.
Stepanovich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stepanovich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Stepanovich lunges at Lee with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lee's hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stepanovich. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stepanovich just misses with a punch to the body.
Stepanovich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee.
The fighters circling - Stepanovich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Lee misses the target.
Stepanovich connects with a looping right hand.
Stepanovich clobbers Lee with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stepanovich throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lee stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stepanovich missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stepanovich.
Lee throws a low kick but Stepanovich avoids it.
Stepanovich moves out of range of the leg kick from Lee.
Stepanovich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stepanovich moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Stepanovich is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lee had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Lee takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lee scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stepanovich needs to keep his hands up - Lee had a free shot at his head there.
Lee does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A slow jab from Stepanovich misses its intended target. #T3#
Stepanovich throws an overhand right that lands on Lee's shoulder, as Lee tries to avoid the shot.
Stepanovich on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stepanovich fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stepanovich scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lee misses with a body kick.
Stepanovich on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lee is looking to chop away at Stepanovich's legs.
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stepanovich throws out the jab.
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Stepanovich's shoulder, as Stepanovich tries to avoid the shot.
Lee throws a hook but Stepanovich blocks it.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
Lee misses with a low kick.
Nice cross by Lee.
Stepanovich throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
Stepanovich throws an overhand right that lands on Lee's shoulder, as Lee tries to avoid the shot.
Stepanovich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stepanovich misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stepanovich throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stepanovich lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T4#
Stepanovich moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stepanovich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Stepanovich throws a sloppy head kick and Lee moves out of range easily.
Lee defending well as Stepanovich loads up on a big left hand.
Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Stepanovich is just out of range.
Stepanovich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
Stepanovich scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lee throws a shot from downtown. Stepanovich moves away and avoids it.
Stepanovich misses with a body shot
and Lee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lee misses with a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich blocks a jab.
Lee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stepanovich.
Lee scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee throws out a powerful jab.
Lee takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #TD2#
Stepanovich shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lee's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Olenev Stepanovich will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stepanovich sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stepanovich throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
Stepanovich with a hook.
Lee connects with an inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Lee.
Lee looks to land a body kick but Stepanovich moved away.
It seemed like Stepanovich was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stepanovich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stepanovich misses the shot to the body.
Stepanovich misses the body punch
and Lee counters with a left and a right that stings Stepanovich.
Stepanovich takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stepanovich misses with a straight right.
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich misses the shot to the body.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Stepanovich.
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stepanovich now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Stepanovich looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
Lee throws a hook but Stepanovich avoids it easily.
Stepanovich swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Olenev Stepanovich seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lee throws a leg kick but Stepanovich checks it.
Lee staying out of range there.
Stepanovich connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#TD2#
Stepanovich shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lee's guard.#T1#
Stepanovich stands up over Lee, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Stepanovich wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Stepanovich connects with a couple of short punches.
Stepanovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stepanovich postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Stepanovich avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lee is trying to keep Stepanovich in close. #SUB#
Lee is looking for a triangle but Stepanovich pushes his legs off easily.
Lee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Stepanovich tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
Lee utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stepanovich showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Lee has an active guard here but Stepanovich has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB#
Lee looking for submissions off his back.
Lee on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Nice strikes from Stepanovich there.
Lee slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Stepanovich wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.#SUB#
Lee is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Lee is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Lee looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stepanovich scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Lee has his foot on Stepanovich's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stepanovich works his way back into a safe position though.
Stepanovich throwing strikes from guard but Lee blocks nicely.
Stepanovich tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
Stepanovich must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
Stepanovich trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Stepanovich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stepanovich distracts Lee with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Stepanovich trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Stepanovich postures up. #SUB#
Lee looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stepanovich trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Lee has his feet on Stepanovich's thighs here. He's pushed Stepanovich off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Stepanovich screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Conor Lee!
Conor Lee retains his lightweight title!
Conor Lee thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Nfld live 48     
Date:   Oct 14, 2023
#R1#
Stepanovich scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Karter misses with a straight right.
Karter misses with a looping right.#TD#
Karter manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Stepanovich on his heels. He'll look to pass Stepanovich's guard now, I'm sure.
Karter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stepanovich swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stepanovich looking to hit a scissor sweep but Karter is one step ahead there.
Karter wants to control from the top but Stepanovich keeps moving.
Karter not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Stepanovich 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.
Stepanovich keeping moving, preventing Karter from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karter is fighting to break Stepanovich's control of his arms but Stepanovich is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Karter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stepanovich swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Karter controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Karter looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Karter wants to control from the top but Stepanovich keeps moving.
Stepanovich managing to control the position.
Karter trying to control the position from guard on top but Stepanovich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stepanovich 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.
Stepanovich pulls Karter in to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A big right from Stepanovich misses.
Stepanovich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karter moves away.
Karter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Karter gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Stepanovich gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Karter regains guard. #SUB#
Karter is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Karter keeping moving, preventing Stepanovich from controlling successfully. #T2#
Karter has control of Stepanovich's left arm, preventing Stepanovich from doing any damage.
Stepanovich cracks Karter with a solid left hand.
Karter is trying to keep Stepanovich in close. #SUB#
Karter escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stepanovich gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Karter is trying to keep Stepanovich in close.
Karter might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Stepanovich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Karter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stepanovich throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Karter wants to sweep here but Stepanovich controlling him for the moment.
Stepanovich with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Karter working for a triangle but Stepanovich defends it easily.
Stepanovich working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Karter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stepanovich doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stepanovich manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stepanovich being controlled here momentarily.
Stepanovich wants to control from the top but Karter keeps moving. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Karter has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stepanovich can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Karter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stepanovich trying to control but Karter is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Karter working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Stepanovich has passed into half guard! #SUB2#
Stepanovich is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Stepanovich throwing shots but Karter is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Olenev Stepanovich will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Stepanovich misses with a wild body shot.
Karter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stepanovich.
Karter takes a swing at Stepanovich's ribcage but misses.
Stepanovich takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Karter seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Stepanovich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stepanovich throws a hook to the side of Karter's head but Karter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Karter takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Karter throws a sloppy head kick and Stepanovich moves out of range easily.
Stepanovich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karter.
Karter cracks a nice hook into Stepanovich's ribs.
Stepanovich connects with a single shot there.
Karter looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stepanovich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stepanovich loads up on a big right hand but Karter slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from Karter misses the target.
Stepanovich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Donk. Stepanovich catches Karter right on the button with a cross.
Karter avoids the body shot from Stepanovich.
Karter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karter throws a push kick but Stepanovich slaps the foot to one side.
Olenev Stepanovich seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Karter moves out of range as Stepanovich strikes.
Olenev Stepanovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karter throws a wild body kick that Stepanovich sees coming a mile off.
Stepanovich throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Karter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Karter throws a head kick but Stepanovich moves out of range.
Karter blocks a jab.
Stepanovich lands a head shot.
Karter looks to land a right hand but Stepanovich moved out of range.
Karter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stepanovich moves away.
Karter throws a quick inside leg kick.
Karter walks into a stiff left hand from Stepanovich.
Karter misses with a head kick.
Stepanovich's corner calls for a 1-2. Stepanovich obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Stepanovich lands a jab to Karter's midsection.
Stepanovich throws an overhand right that lands on Karter's shoulder, as Karter tries to avoid the shot.
Karter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Stepanovich tries to counter it with a takedown but Karter pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD#
Karter shoots in and gets a takedown into Stepanovich's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karter wants to control from the top but Stepanovich keeps moving.
Stepanovich looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stepanovich controls Karter momentarily but Karter frees himself.
Stepanovich pulls Karter in to control the position.
Karter tries to free his leg and advance position but Stepanovich is retaining full guard. #T2#
Stepanovich lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Karter working a defensive guard here.
Stepanovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Karter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Olenev Stepanovich has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stepanovich is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Stepanovich is stalling in the full guard.
Karter keeping moving, preventing Stepanovich from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Karter is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Karter tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Stepanovich working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Stepanovich is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Stepanovich advances position into side control!
Karter gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Karter manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Stepanovich throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Karter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stepanovich postures up and lands a big shot to Karter's brow.
Karter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Karter trying to control the position here.
Karter controls Stepanovich momentarily but Stepanovich frees himself. #T4#
Karter keeping moving, preventing Stepanovich from controlling successfully.
Karter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stepanovich postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Karter bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stepanovich's guard. #REVR#
Stepanovich has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Karter not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Stepanovich is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stepanovich looking to hit a scissor sweep but Karter is one step ahead there.
Stepanovich wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Olenev Stepanovich will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
A big right from Stepanovich misses.
Karter takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Karter changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stepanovich throws a jab when Karter was well out of range.
Karter motions for Stepanovich to come forward. Karter throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stepanovich throws out a counter right but Karter avoids it with no problem.
Karter walks into a stiff left hand from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stepanovich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Karter with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stepanovich to score with a decent uppercut.
Stepanovich fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
An inside leg kick lands from Karter.
Stepanovich wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stepanovich moves into range and connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stepanovich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Karter works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Karter moves away from the strike by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich slips under a jab.
Stepanovich scores with a jab.
Karter throws a hook but Stepanovich blocks it.
Stepanovich looks to throw the jab but Karter is out of range.
Stepanovich keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karter.#T1#
Karter slips under a jab.
Karter fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stepanovich has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The fighters circle momentarily. Karter darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Karter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stepanovich sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Karter scores with a shot to the body.
Stepanovich misses with a right hand
and Karter makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Karter throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Stepanovich darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Karter just misses with a punch to the body.
Stepanovich throws a hook to the side of Karter's head but Karter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stepanovich changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Karter gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karter lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Stepanovich controlling the position.
Karter postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Karter throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stepanovich works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stepanovich 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#
Jesus Christ Karter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Olenev Stepanovich is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Stepanovich is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Karter is wriggling around trying to escape.
Karter tries to lock up and control but Stepanovich gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Karter is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Karter is working hard here to advance position.
Karter tries to hold on but Stepanovich postures up.
Stepanovich trying to control but Karter is having none of it.
Karter wants to control but Stepanovich is having none of it.#T3#
Karter can't escape the position.
Stepanovich tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Karter is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Stepanovich sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Karter tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stepanovich controlling the pace for now.
Let's hope that Stepanovich 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.
Karter keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T4#
Stepanovich content just to control the position here.
Karter is desperately trying to improve his position but Stepanovich has a good base and remains in mount.
Stepanovich controlling the position easily from mount.
Stepanovich looking to control but Karter is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Karter is looking to get to half guard.
Stepanovich controlling from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Olenev Stepanovich comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stepanovich winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olenev Stepanovich!

Olenev Stepanovich thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Nfld liive 45     
Date:   Sep 23, 2023
#R1#
Skystalker avoids the body shot from Stepanovich.
Skystalker slips under a jab.
Stepanovich fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Skystalker misses with an uppercut. Stepanovich saw that one coming.
It seemed like Stepanovich was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice cross by Stepanovich.
A big right from Stepanovich misses.
Skystalker half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Stepanovich gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
Stepanovich has his feet on Skystalker's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #CL#
Skystalker clinches up with Stepanovich and pushes him back against the cage.
Skystalker has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Stepanovich is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Skystalker struggles to land a body shot inside as Stepanovich controls his hands. #BC#
Skystalker breaks from the clinch.
Stepanovich clobbers Skystalker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stepanovich lands a really nice looking cross but Skystalker seems unphased.
Stepanovich throws a shot from downtown. Skystalker moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Skystalker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Olenev Stepanovich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stepanovich avoids the body shot from Skystalker.
Stepanovich is looking to chop away at Skystalker's legs.
Stepanovich connects with a right hand. Skystalker shakes it off.
A swing and a miss from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich tests Skystalker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stepanovich lands with a hook. Skystalker tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stepanovich circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stepanovich slips a jab and a cross from Skystalker.
A jab from Stepanovich finds it's way through Skystalker's defenses.
Skystalker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stepanovich swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD#
Skystalker drives through with a takedown into Stepanovich's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Stepanovich pushes Skystalker off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
We've been hearing reports that Skystalker has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
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!
Stepanovich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skystalker was well out of range. Poor timing from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T2#
Stepanovich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stepanovich misses with a combination
and Skystalker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stepanovich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skystalker.
Skystalker throws a nice looking combination but Stepanovich bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stepanovich!
Stepanovich stuffs the takedown.
Olenev Stepanovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skystalker lands a head kick. Stepanovich smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #TD#
Skystalker closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Stepanovich makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Stepanovich is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Stepanovich ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stepanovich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Skystalker throws a counter high kick but Stepanovich was just alert enough to avoid it.
Stepanovich misses with a wild body shot.
Stepanovich connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Skystalker's hands.
Skystalker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stepanovich.#T3#
Skystalker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stepanovich has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Stepanovich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Skystalker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Skystalker lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Skystalker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Skystalker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stepanovich! But no joy.
Skystalker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Skystalker tries to clinch
and Stepanovich counters with a stiff right hand.
Stepanovich throws a lazy right hand but Skystalker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stepanovich darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stepanovich attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Stepanovich jabs Skystalker right on the nose. Skystalker blinks but takes it well.#CL#
Stepanovich gets tackled into the cage by Skystalker. Skystalker maintains the clinch. #T4#
Stepanovich is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anni Skystalker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stepanovich misses with some punches.
Skystalker is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Skystalker ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Skystalker no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stepanovich looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Skystalker controls Stepanovich momentarily but Stepanovich frees himself.
Skystalker wants to sweep here but Stepanovich controlling him for the moment.
Stepanovich would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stepanovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Skystalker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Skystalker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Olenev Stepanovich 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#
Stepanovich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stepanovich throws a nice outside leg kick.
Skystalker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice side step and Stepanovich releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Stepanovich throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stepanovich 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.
Skystalker wants to clinch up but Stepanovich keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Skystalker closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Olenev Stepanovich has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Skystalker is trying to get an arm triangle but Stepanovich is defending well.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Skystalker throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Stepanovich manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T1##ES2#
Stepanovich manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Skystalker keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Skystalker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Skystalker goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stepanovich prevents it.
Skystalker wants a takedown but no success here.
Stepanovich has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Stepanovich looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Skystalker drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stepanovich gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anni Skystalker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skystalker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stepanovich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stepanovich has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Skystalker tries for a takedown. No joy.
Stepanovich throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Skystalker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stepanovich lunges at Skystalker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Skystalker's hand.
Stepanovich throws a low kick but Skystalker moves out of range easily.
It looked like Skystalker was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Stepanovich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skystalker was well out of range. Poor timing from Stepanovich.#T2##CL#
Skystalker gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Skystalker pulls guard.
Skystalker 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.
Skystalker keeping full guard, as Stepanovich tries to pass. #SU2#
Stepanovich gets to his feet. Skystalker looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
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!
Skystalker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice sprawl there from Stepanovich as Skystalker shoots in.
Stepanovich scores with a nice strike.
A low kick from Stepanovich misses
and Skystalker counters with a series of strikes. Stepanovich will be more careful next time no doubt.
Stepanovich fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Skystalker on the side of the head.
Skystalker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stepanovich paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stepanovich listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T3#
Skystalker takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stepanovich connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stepanovich scores with a hook.
Skystalker with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stepanovich to score with a decent uppercut.
Stepanovich shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Skystalker eats them both and turns towards Stepanovich to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Stepanovich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Olenev Stepanovich seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Donk. Stepanovich catches Skystalker right on the button with a cross.
Stepanovich moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Skystalker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Anni Skystalker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice shot by Skystalker.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skystalker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stepanovich sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Skystalker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stepanovich swivels and escapes.
Skystalker takes a jab right on the kisser. #T4#
Skystalker fails with a takedown attempt.
Stepanovich misses with a low kick.
Skystalker tries to clinch up.
Stepanovich lands a jab.
Stepanovich stuns Skystalker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stepanovich fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stepanovich comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stepanovich scores with a crisp jab that stopped Skystalker in his tracks.
Skystalker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Skystalker throws a series of punches but Stepanovich avoids them all with ease.
A little jabbing left from Stepanovich on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stepanovich throws a jab but it's blocked by Skystalker.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Olenev Stepanovich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Skystalker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stepanovich scores with a decent looking hook.
Stepanovich lands a jab to the head.
Stepanovich keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Skystalker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Skystalker has a takedown stuffed.
Stepanovich unleashes a big counter combination but Skystalker bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A lazy left from Skystalker finds it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stepanovich scores with a hook.
Skystalker defending well as Stepanovich loads up on a big left hand.
Stepanovich throws a right hand that Skystalker ducks under and follows up with a left that Skystalker also avoids with ease.#T1#
Stepanovich tests Skystalker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stepanovich. Skystalker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stepanovich throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Skystalker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Skystalker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Skystalker on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Skystalker checks a low kick from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich lands a nice shot to the body.
Stepanovich lands with a straight right. Skystalker didn't see that one coming.
Skystalker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Skystalker tries to clinch but Stepanovich moves out of range.
Skystalker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stepanovich looks to land a right hand but Skystalker moved out of range.
Skystalker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Stepanovich gets tackled into the cage by Skystalker. Skystalker maintains the clinch.
Olenev Stepanovich is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2##BC#
Skystalker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stepanovich looks to land a left hand but Skystalker moved out of range nicely.
Skystalker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stepanovich throws out the jab.
Skystalker throws a big counter combination but Stepanovich scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Skystalker moves out of range as Stepanovich strikes.
A jab from Stepanovich does it's job there.
No joy there for Stepanovich, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Skystalker thinks about countering with a body kick.
Skystalker avoids the body shot from Stepanovich.
Skystalker lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Jab, jab by Stepanovich - just one landing.
Stepanovich connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Skystalker shoots and misses
letting Stepanovich counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anni Skystalker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stepanovich lands a nice leg kick that just misses Skystalker's sensitive parts.
Stepanovich misses with a two punch combination.
Stepanovich scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T3##TD#
Skystalker shoots in and bounces Stepanovich off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Skystalker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Stepanovich tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stepanovich controls Skystalker momentarily but Skystalker frees himself. #SUB#
Skystalker drops back looking for a leg! Stepanovich is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stepanovich manages to kick Skystalker off! Skystalker jumps back into Stepanovich's guard.
Skystalker throws a big right hand that misses.
Skystalker being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Skystalker drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Skystalker jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Skystalker stopping the sweep attempt from Stepanovich.
Skystalker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Skystalker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Skystalker being controlled here momentarily.
Skystalker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stepanovich swivels though and keeps the full guard. #ES2#
Stepanovich uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Anni Skystalker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Skystalker fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Stepanovich on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A combination from Stepanovich does no damage.
Skystalker walks into a straight right hand from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Skystalker's hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skystalker walks into a jab.
Skystalker is looking to clinch but Stepanovich is avoiding it.
Skystalker misses with a takedown attempt - Stepanovich sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Olenev Stepanovich comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stepanovich winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olenev Stepanovich!

Olenev Stepanovich seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Nfld live 42     
Date:   Aug 26, 2023
#R1#
Stepanovich cracks Lee with a good jab.
Lee throws a jab when Stepanovich was well out of range.
Nice body punch from Lee.
Stepanovich swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Lee counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lee.
Lee blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Stepanovich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Stepanovich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stepanovich ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Stepanovich missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stepanovich chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lee can pounce on him.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lee walks into a left hand.
Lee stuns Stepanovich with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lee connects with a body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Lee. That snapped Stepanovich's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich misses the shot to the body.
Lee scores with a jab to the head.
Stepanovich thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lee scoring well with a low kick there.
Lee loads up on a big right hand but Stepanovich slips the punch.
Stepanovich appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lee lands a head shot.
Stepanovich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Stepanovich cracks a nice hook into Lee's ribs.
Stepanovich misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Stepanovich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich throws a body shot but no joy.
Lee connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lee scores with a leg kick.
Lee looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stepanovich lands a body shot.
Olenev Stepanovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stepanovich takes one to the side of the head.
A big right from Stepanovich misses.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Stepanovich.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Stepanovich.
Lee dodges the punch combination from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lee.
Stepanovich throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
Stepanovich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Stepanovich appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lee blocks a jab.
Stepanovich throws a lazy uppercut
and Lee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stepanovich misses with a looping left.
Stepanovich avoids the body shot from Lee.
Lee scores with a kick to the body.
Lee misses with a hook. Stepanovich ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Stepanovich connects with the punch.
Lee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Stepanovich on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lee. Lee obviously looking to wear him down.
Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stepanovich.
Lee misses with a low kick.
Lee scores with a jab to the head.
Lee slips under a jab.
Lee is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Stepanovich.
Lee misses with an uppercut. Stepanovich saw that one coming.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Lee staying out of range there.
Stepanovich rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL#
and Lee counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lee.
Stepanovich tries to break the clinch but Lee is controlling the position.
A body shot lands from Lee.
Stepanovich is trying to force a seperation but Lee has the dominant position.
Stepanovich blocks a body shot from Lee.
Lee lands an uppercut.
Lee is leaning against Stepanovich and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lee lands a right hand.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Lee.
Lee pushes Stepanovich back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lee lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stepanovich lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
A hook to the body from Lee.
Stepanovich looks winded!
A short right from Lee on the inside.
Lee lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stepanovich backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stepanovich.
Lee lands with a right to the head.
Lee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stepanovich takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stepanovich working hard to break the clinch.
Lee lands a shoulder strike.
Stepanovich tries to circle away but Lee has him pinned against the cage.
Lee lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lee.
Stepanovich swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
I was talking to Lee's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Lee is working Stepanovich over against the cage.#T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lee.
Lee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lee keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stepanovich's efforts to push away.
Lee lands an elbow that stopped Stepanovich in his tracks for a moment.
Lee lands a right hand.
Lee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lee blocking some punches.
Stepanovich tries to circle away but Lee has him pinned against the cage.
Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Lee as the two fighters clinch.
Lee lands an elbow inside that Stepanovich shrugs off.
Lee lands with a short shot to the head.
Stepanovich scores with a shoulder strike.
Lee scores with a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stepanovich's elbow.
Lee lands a shoulder strike.
Lee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lee has Stepanovich pressed against the cage, preventing Stepanovich from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stepanovich working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Conor Lee dominated that round.
That's time! Lee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stepanovich wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stepanovich can do to turn this around?
Lee throws a lazy right hand but Stepanovich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lee tried to score with a low kick but Stepanovich checks it.
Nice defenses there by Stepanovich.
Lee loads up on a big right hand but Stepanovich slips the punch.
Lee tries a low kick but Stepanovich avoids it.
Stepanovich shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stepanovich just misses with a punch to the body.
Conor Lee is winning the standup battle so far.
No joy there for Stepanovich, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Lee wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stepanovich throws a right hand that Lee ducks under and follows up with a left that Lee also avoids with ease.
Stepanovich throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stepanovich moves out of range of the strikes.
A slow jab from Lee misses its intended target.
A left lands for Stepanovich.
Lee scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee scores with a jab to the body.
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Stepanovich's shoulder, as Stepanovich tries to avoid the shot.
Stepanovich defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand.
Lee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee lands a leg kick that knocks Stepanovich off balance momentarily.
The crowd cheers as Stepanovich lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lee doesn't seem phased though.
Lee misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Stepanovich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
Stepanovich feints a jab promting Lee to slip. Stepanovich then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lee slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A jab lands there for Stepanovich.
Stepanovich throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stepanovich throws a looping overhand right but Lee ducks down to avoid it.
Stepanovich walks into a straight right hand from Lee.
Lee connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stepanovich.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stepanovich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Lee attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lee throws a head kick but Stepanovich moves out of range.
Lee feints a jab promting Stepanovich to slip. Lee then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Stepanovich slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Stepanovich missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lee misses with a looping right.
Stepanovich avoids the body shot from Lee.
Stepanovich misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Lee throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Stepanovich stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lee throws a leg kick but Stepanovich sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stepanovich is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lee connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A big left from Stepanovich misses.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
Stepanovich loads up on a big right hand but Lee slips the punch.
Stepanovich throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stepanovich blocks a head kick by Lee.
A little jabbing left from Stepanovich on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stepanovich throws a combination that misses
and Lee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stepanovich throws a leg kick but Lee checks it.
Stepanovich connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lee swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A shot to the liver by Stepanovich. Beautiful body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stepanovich.
Lee connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stepanovich takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stepanovich misses with a straight right. #T3#
Stepanovich will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stepanovich was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stepanovich.
Lee works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stepanovich.
Lee gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lee bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stepanovich's head backwards.
Stepanovich bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lee's head backwards.
Lee avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lee tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stepanovich is able to avoid easily.
Lee misses the jab.
Stepanovich throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stepanovich raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Lee misses with a straight left.
Stepanovich moves out of range of the strikes.
Stepanovich cracks Lee with an open hand slap.
Nice uppercut lands for Stepanovich. That snapped Lee's head back. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stepanovich rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lee moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lee tries to counter by clinching up but Stepanovich breaks away and moves out of range.
Stepanovich misses with a wild combination.
Lee lands a nice shot to the body.
Lee defending well as Stepanovich loads up on a big left hand.
Stepanovich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Despite the aggression on Stepanovich's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Stepanovich's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stepanovich doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stepanovich throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
Stepanovich lands a body shot.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lee lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stepanovich was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A bone on bone clash there as Stepanovich blocks the leg kick.
Stepanovich lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lee backs up against the cage.
Lee misses with a low kick.
Stepanovich looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Conor Lee will probably get the nod.
That's time! Lee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Stepanovich stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lee.
Stepanovich throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily.
Stepanovich slips a straight right by Lee.
Stepanovich lands with a nice body punch.
Stepanovich jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stepanovich avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A swing and a miss from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lee throws a body punch but Stepanovich moves out of range.
Stepanovich misses with a straight left.
Stepanovich moves out of range as Lee throws a body kick.
Stepanovich misses with a looping left.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stepanovich was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Stepanovich with a nice calf kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stepanovich misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stepanovich 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.
Stepanovich moves out of range of the strikes.
Stepanovich looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lee misses with a hook.
Lee with a nice calf kick.
Stepanovich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Stepanovich uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lee has time to react.
A lazy left from Stepanovich finds it's target.
Stepanovich takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A telegraphed right hand from Stepanovich misses the target.
Lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stepanovich sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lee has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lee throws a front kick aimed at Stepanovich's knee but Stepanovich avoids it well.
Lee lands with a thumping leg kick.
That kick from Lee tenderised Stepanovich's leg. Stepanovich is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stepanovich misses with a wild body shot.
Lee misses with a hook. Stepanovich ducked under it nicely.
Stepanovich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Stepanovich loads up on a big right hand but Lee slips the punch.
Stepanovich lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stepanovich looks to throw the jab but Lee is out of range.
Lee throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lee staying out of range there.
Olenev Stepanovich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Stepanovich looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
Lee's corner calls for a 1-2. Lee obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Stepanovich misses with a looping left.
Stepanovich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lee punishes Stepanovich's body with a nice straight punch.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Stepanovich is just out of range.
Stepanovich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Lee moves away from the strike by Stepanovich.
Lee fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stepanovich.
Stepanovich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lee tries to score with a low kick but Stepanovich moves his leg out of the way.
Lee moves out of range as Stepanovich strikes.
Stepanovich has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lee finds it's way round the side to connect with Stepanovich's head.
Some bone on bone action there as Lee checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lee's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stepanovich connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lee scrambles back to his feet.
Lee takes one to the side of the head.
Stepanovich fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lee looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Good shot there by Lee.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Stepanovich.
Lee appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Conor Lee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Stepanovich takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stepanovich misses with a series of wild punches.
Lee throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stepanovich misses with a straight left.
Lee connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lee lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lee connects with a nice looking jab.
Stepanovich misses with a left hand #CL#
and Lee moves into the clinch.
Stepanovich has a couple of punches blocked by Lee.
Stepanovich is trying to break the clinch but Lee is controlling him.#BC2#
Stepanovich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lee throws a hook but Stepanovich avoids it easily.
Lee takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lee takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stepanovich slips a straight right by Lee.
Stepanovich takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T4#
Stepanovich walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lee lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A combination from Stepanovich does no damage.
Lee's corner calls for a 1-2. Lee obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Stepanovich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Lee turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stepanovich misses with a body shot.
Stepanovich throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily.
Stepanovich misses with a two punch combination.
Stepanovich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lee cracks a nice hook into Stepanovich's ribs.
Lee with a nice cross.
Stepanovich takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lee tests Stepanovich's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lee slips under a jab from Stepanovich.
Lee throws a big counter combination but Stepanovich scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lee. Lee circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stepanovich thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stepanovich has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lee checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Conor Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lee 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conor Lee!

During a confident post fight interview, Conor Lee thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Nfld FN 45     
Date:   Aug 03, 2023
#R1#
Stepanovich takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A jab from Stepanovich misses.
Stepanovich scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Redcliffe doesn't seem bothered though.
Redcliffe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Redcliffe misses with a body shot.
Stepanovich throws a good cross that connects.
Stepanovich throws a right hand that Redcliffe ducks under and follows up with a left that Redcliffe also avoids with ease.
Stepanovich slips a jab from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Redcliffe throws out a leg kick but Stepanovich moves out of range and Redcliffe only half commits.
Stepanovich has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Redcliffe loads up on a big right hand but Stepanovich slips the punch.
Stepanovich shoots for a takedown but Redcliffe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Redcliffe throws a lazy uppercut
and Stepanovich counters with a nice uppercut.
Olenev Stepanovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stepanovich goes for a double leg but Redcliffe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Redcliffe continues to drive forward.
Redcliffe unloads a knee to the mid-section. Stepanovich lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Stepanovich misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Redcliffe.
A nice right hand lands inside from Redcliffe. #T1#
Redcliffe crunches a lovely knee into Stepanovich's ribcage.
Redcliffe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Redcliffe throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Redcliffe lands with a right to the head.
Stepanovich is trying to break free.
Redcliffe connects with a knee to the head.
Stepanovich has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Redcliffe after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olenev Stepanovich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Redcliffe lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD#
Stepanovich wants the takedown. Redcliffe is fighting it off but Stepanovich persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Redcliffe's guard against the cage.
Stepanovich prevents Redcliffe from getting back to his feet. #ES2#
Redcliffe wriggles free and stands up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Redcliffe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stepanovich has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL2#
Redcliffe clinches up with Stepanovich and pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Stepanovich is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Redcliffe gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Redcliffe with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Redcliffe has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Stepanovich seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Redcliffe can turn it around.
Redcliffe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stepanovich's elbow.
Stepanovich misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Redcliffe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Redcliffe tests Stepanovich's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stepanovich throws an overhand right that lands on Redcliffe's shoulder, as Redcliffe tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Redcliffe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stepanovich looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stepanovich misses the shot to the body.
Stepanovich throws a lazy uppercut
and Redcliffe counters with an outside leg kick.
Redcliffe loads up on a big right hand but Stepanovich slips the punch.
Stepanovich fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Redcliffe.
Stepanovich rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Redcliffe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Redcliffe. #T3#
Stepanovich comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stepanovich tries for a takedown but Redcliffe circles away easily
and Redcliffe counters with a straight right hand.
Redcliffe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stepanovich throws a right hand that misses #CL2#
and Redcliffe holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Stepanovich swings wildly with an uppercut but Redcliffe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Redcliffe presses Stepanovich against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stepanovich is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Redcliffe is defending well.
Redcliffe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stepanovich backwards.
Redcliffe tries to throw a body punch but Stepanovich avoids it by throwing Redcliffe back against the cage.
Redcliffe manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Redcliffe prevents a body shot from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Redcliffe's elbow.
Redcliffe lands a good knee to the midsection. Stepanovich won't want to take too many of those.
Redcliffe is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T4#
Stepanovich's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Redcliffe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stepanovich is looking to take this one to the mat.
Redcliffe scores a nice knee to the body.
Stepanovich is breathing heavily.
Redcliffe is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Redcliffe cracks Stepanovich with a nice body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Redcliffe.
Redcliffe throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stepanovich blocks it with crossed arms.
Redcliffe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Redcliffe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Redcliffe lands a left hand.
Redcliffe scores with a shot to the side of Stepanovich's head.
A knee to the head by Redcliffe.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Redcliffe works on Stepanovich's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice left hand lands by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Stepanovich can't find room to land a body shot as Redcliffe controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kwame Redcliffe dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Redcliffe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kwame Redcliffe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Redcliffe wants to clinch.
Stepanovich was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD#
Stepanovich dives in and scores a takedown into Redcliffe's guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Redcliffe manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Redcliffe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stepanovich avoids it.
Redcliffe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Redcliffe pushes Stepanovich back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Stepanovich throws a head punch that misses.
Redcliffe struggles to land a body shot inside as Stepanovich controls his hands.
Stepanovich is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stepanovich.
Still in the clinch, Redcliffe scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stepanovich misses with a hook from the clinch.
Redcliffe struggles to land a body shot inside as Stepanovich controls his hands. #T1#
Stepanovich wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Redcliffe pressing his opponent against the cage.
Redcliffe misses with a knee strike.
Redcliffe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Redcliffe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Redcliffe throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stepanovich blocks it with crossed arms.
Redcliffe using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Redcliffe presses Stepanovich against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Redcliffe cracks Stepanovich with a nice body shot.#BC#
Stepanovich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Redcliffe closes the distance and pushes Stepanovich back into the cage.
Stepanovich tries to break the clinch but Redcliffe is controlling the position.
Redcliffe lands a body shot.
Redcliffe blocking some punches.
Redcliffe scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
Redcliffe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Redcliffe scores with a nice hook to the head.
Redcliffe connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stepanovich's face.
Redcliffe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Redcliffe lands with a light punch inside.
Redcliffe is working Stepanovich over against the cage.
Redcliffe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Redcliffe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stepanovich backwards.
Stepanovich can't find room to land a body shot as Redcliffe controls the action.
Redcliffe landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Stepanovich is trying to break the clinch but Redcliffe is controlling him.
Stepanovich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Redcliffe utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Redcliffe has Stepanovich pressed against the cage.
Redcliffe looking to throw knees to the head but Stepanovich is blocking nicely.
Stepanovich goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Redcliffe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Redcliffe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Redcliffe landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Redcliffe putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Stepanovich in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe lands a nice shot to the body.
Redcliffe lands a body punch.
Redcliffe works on Stepanovich's body with a couple of short punches.
Redcliffe with a knee to the head.
Redcliffe lands a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Redcliffe cracks Stepanovich with a nice body shot.
A short right from Redcliffe on the inside.
Redcliffe crunches a lovely knee into Stepanovich's ribcage.
Stepanovich throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Redcliffe breaks from the clinch. #T4##CL2#
Redcliffe gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Redcliffe lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe lands a shot to the body.
Stepanovich takes a shot to the head.
Redcliffe lands a shot to the body.
Redcliffe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Redcliffe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Redcliffe.
A shot in the inside from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stepanovich backwards.
Redcliffe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Redcliffe scores with a nice hook to the head.
Redcliffe lands a body punch.
Redcliffe is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Redcliffe.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kwame Redcliffe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
A low kick lands for Redcliffe.
Redcliffe with a nice cross.
Stepanovich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stepanovich throws a poor cross that misses
and Redcliffe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Redcliffe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Redcliffe throws a jab when Stepanovich was well out of range.
Redcliffe misses with a looping left.
Redcliffe moves into range and connects with a jab. #ROC2#Stepanovich is rocked!
Redcliffe throws a good cross that connects.
Oh Stepanovich is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Redcliffe cracks Stepanovich with a hook to the temple - Stepanovich is on wobbly legs here! Redcliffe swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Stepanovich falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Redcliffe wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kwame Redcliffe!
A victorious Kwame Redcliffe thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Nfld 36     
Date:   Jul 08, 2023
#R1#
Chandler scores with a hook.
Stepanovich misses with a hook. Chandler ducked under it nicely.
Stepanovich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chandler with the counter takedown but Stepanovich avoids it easily.
Chandler moves out of range of the strikes.
Stepanovich scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chandler doesn't seem bothered though.
Stepanovich blocks a jab.
Stepanovich swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chandler throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stepanovich counters with an outside leg kick.
Chandler lands a glancing blow to the side of Stepanovich's head.
Chandler throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stepanovich stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chandler moves out of range of the strikes.
Stepanovich throws the left hand but Chandler avoids the punch easily.
Chandler drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stepanovich defends it well.
Stepanovich misses with a looping right.
Chandler shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stepanovich but Stepanovich pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stepanovich throws a low kick but Chandler moves out of range easily.
Stepanovich missing with a left hand there. Chandler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Chandler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stepanovich sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Chandler.
Stepanovich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chandler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chandler changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Stepanovich moves out of range as Chandler strikes.
Chandler walks into a left hand.
Stepanovich takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stepanovich throws a jab when Chandler was well out of range.
And Chandler tries to counter it with a takedown but Stepanovich pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nice uppercut there from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich misses with a straight right.
Chandler connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chandler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stepanovich manages to avoid it.
Chandler doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stepanovich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stepanovich throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2#
Stepanovich takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chandler jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stepanovich on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stepanovich throws out a loose jab but Chandler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chandler throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Stepanovich misses the target.
Chandler tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Olenev Stepanovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stepanovich cracks Chandler with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Stepanovich moves away from the strike by Chandler.
Chandler takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stepanovich misses with a wild body shot.
Stepanovich throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Chandler shoots in and bounces Stepanovich off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Chandler postures up in Stepanovich's guard and throws a big left but Stepanovich blocks it. #T3#
Stepanovich tries to land a sweep but no joy. #ES#
Stepanovich wriggles free and stands up.
Chandler shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stepanovich as he jumps to the side.
It looked like Stepanovich was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Chandler.
Olenev Stepanovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Chandler.
Chandler throws a hook but Stepanovich avoids it easily.
Chandler tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stepanovich sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chandler somewhat.#TD2#
Chandler throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Stepanovich tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Chandler is in Stepanovich's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stepanovich is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Stepanovich keeping moving, preventing Chandler from controlling successfully. #T4#
Stepanovich pulls Chandler in close to his closed guard and prevents Chandler from doing any damage or advancing position.
Chandler working some strikes from top position.
Stepanovich looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chandler working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stepanovich's head.
Stepanovich is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stepanovich has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Chandler pushes down on Stepanovich's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Stepanovich trying to hold on to Chandler's head to control him but Chandler postures up.
Chandler drops an elbow to the side of Stepanovich's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ground and pound from Chandler.
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 Olenev Stepanovich will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Stepanovich looks to land a left hand but Chandler moved out of range nicely.
Stepanovich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stepanovich is looking to counter punch.
Stepanovich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chandler manages to avoid it.
And Chandler tries to counter it with a takedown but Stepanovich pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Stepanovich lands a jab to the nose.#TD2#
Chandler gets a takedown into half guard.

Stepanovich makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Stepanovich with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chandler throws a looping overhand right but Stepanovich ducks down to avoid it.
Stepanovich scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Chandler misses with a takedown attempt
and Stepanovich counters with a nice uppercut.
Stepanovich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chandler. #TD2#
Chandler dives in and scores a takedown into Stepanovich's guard.
Stepanovich is trying to keep Chandler in close. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stepanovich is on top in guard. #REVR#
Chandler controls Stepanovich momentarily but Stepanovich frees himself.
Stepanovich makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Chandler trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Stepanovich trying to control but Chandler is working from the bottom.
Stepanovich works over Chandler with some ground and pound from guard.
Chandler keeping moving, preventing Stepanovich from controlling successfully.
Stepanovich stopping the sweep attempt from Chandler.
Chandler keeping moving, preventing Stepanovich from controlling successfully.
Chandler 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.
Stepanovich wants to stand but Chandler has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T2#
Stepanovich working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chandler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stepanovich throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chandler works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chandler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stepanovich not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Stepanovich throwing strikes from guard but Chandler blocks nicely.
Stepanovich passes into half guard.
Chandler is trying to get back to full guard.
Chandler is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3#
Chandler is still trying to improve position.
Chandler is pressing down on Stepanovich's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Stepanovich won't allow Chandler to sweep him here.
Chandler pulls Stepanovich in close to his closed guard and prevents Stepanovich from doing any damage or advancing position.
Stepanovich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chandler can do to turn this around?
Stepanovich working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chandler's head.
Stepanovich won't allow Chandler to sweep him here.
Stepanovich is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SU#
Stepanovich gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Stepanovich avoids the body shot from Chandler.
Stepanovich looks to throw the jab but Chandler is out of range.
Chandler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stepanovich does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Chandler tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Stepanovich.
Chandler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stepanovich looks to score with a jab to the body but Chandler is just out of range.
Chandler changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Olenev Stepanovich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Stepanovich misses.
Chandler lands with a cross.
Stepanovich thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stepanovich moves away from the strike by Chandler.
Stepanovich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stepanovich throws a hook to the side of Chandler's head but Chandler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stepanovich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chandler looks to land a right hand but Stepanovich moved out of range.
Chandler throws the left hand but Stepanovich avoids the punch easily.
Stepanovich misses with a straight left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Olenev Stepanovich dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Chandler shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stepanovich but Stepanovich pushes him off and we're back to square one.
An attempted straight right counter from Stepanovich misses the target.
Chandler throws a hook but Stepanovich avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Stepanovich misses its target.
Stepanovich lands a nice looking body shot.
Chandler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stepanovich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chandler.
Chandler drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stepanovich defends it well.
Stepanovich walks into a jab.
Chandler throws a hook but Stepanovich avoids it easily.
Stepanovich slips a jab from Chandler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Chandler there.#TD2#
Chandler fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Stepanovich sprawls well initially but Chandler persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Stepanovich pushes Chandler off and gets back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Good shot there by Stepanovich.
Chandler bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stepanovich's head.#T1#
A slow jab from Stepanovich misses its intended target.
Stepanovich slips under a jab.
Chandler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Chandlers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Stepanovich misses with a straight left.
Chandler throws a body shot but no joy.
Some bone on bone action there as Chandler checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Chandler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chandler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chandler.
Stepanovich scores with a leg kick.
Chandler fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice shot lands for Stepanovich.
Joey Chandler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Stepanovich connects with a leg kick.
Stepanovich ducks under a wild hook from Chandler.
Chandler slips under a jab from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich misses with a low kick.
Stepanovich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Decent striking displayed by Chandler there.
Chandler digs a good hook to Stepanovich's body.
Chandler is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stepanovich misses with an uppercut. Chandler saw that one coming.
Chandler takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stepanovich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chandler moves away.
Chandler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stepanovich.
Chandler drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stepanovich defends it well.
Stepanovich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chandler.
Chandler drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stepanovich defends it well.
Olenev Stepanovich is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Stepanovich misses with a straight left.
Stepanovich feints and then cracks Chandler's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chandler down.
Stepanovich catches Chandler with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stepanovich misses with an uppercut. Chandler saw that one coming.
Chandler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stepanovich.
And Chandler tries to counter it with a takedown but Stepanovich pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Chandler smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stepanovich thumps Chandler with a low kick.
Stepanovich digs a good body shot into Chandler's ribs.
Chandler ducks under a wild hook from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chandler moves out of range as Stepanovich strikes.
Stepanovich on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T4#
Stepanovich throws a shot from downtown. Chandler moves away and avoids it.
Chandler drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stepanovich defends it well.
Chandler walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chandler takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chandler darts in looking for a takedown but Stepanovich gets double underhooks and turns Chandler into the cage.
Stepanovich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stepanovich scores with a hook to the body. Chandler takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chandler just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Stepanovich was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Chandler.
Chandler misses with a body shot.
Stepanovich throws out a powerful jab.
Stepanovich connects with a looping right hand.
Stepanovich scores with a body shot.
Chandler throws a jab when Stepanovich was well out of range.
Stepanovich jabbing away but nothing is landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Olenev Stepanovich showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stepanovich 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olenev Stepanovich!

A relieved looking Olenev Stepanovich 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: Nfld FN 43     
Date:   Jun 15, 2023
#R1#
Stepanovich jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stepanovich attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Stepanovich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kneeland tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stepanovich was well out of range. Poor timing from Kneeland.
Kneeland throws a sloppy head kick
and Stepanovich counters with an outside leg kick.
Kneeland takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kneeland misses with an uppercut. Stepanovich saw that one coming.
Stepanovich throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kneeland on the side of the head.
A jab from Kneeland misses.
Kneeland throws a jab when Stepanovich was well out of range.
Kneeland lands with a nice combination. Stepanovich backs away looking to recover.
Kneeland lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stepanovich circles away quickly and effectively.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No joy there for Kneeland, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Olenev Stepanovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab by Stepanovich.
Kneeland connects with an inside leg kick.
Stepanovich looks to score with a jab to the body but Kneeland is just out of range.#T1#
Kneeland throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kneeland uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich dips to his left and cracks Kneeland with an uppercut!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Stepanovich 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.
Kneeland tries to bum rush Stepanovich with a series of wild strikes but Stepanovich uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stepanovich is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kneeland shoots in but no luck this time.
Decent striking displayed by Stepanovich there.
Kneeland defending well as Stepanovich loads up on a big left hand.
Stepanovich lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kneeland at a distance.
Jab, jab by Stepanovich - just one landing.
Stepanovich scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kneeland wants to clinch.#T2#
Stepanovich misses with an uppercut
and Kneeland counters with a three punch combo that has Stepanovich backing up. Stepanovich nods at Kneeland to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kneeland displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stepanovich throws out the jab.
Stepanovich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kneeland.
Stepanovich missing with a left hand there. Kneeland was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kneeland avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kneeland wants to clinch up but Stepanovich keeps it at a distance.
Kneeland on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kneeland looks for a takedown but Stepanovich sprawls well.
Kneeland tries to clinch up but Stepanovich circles away and keeps his distance.
Stepanovich with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kneeland to score with a decent uppercut.
Kneeland throws a hook to the side of Stepanovich's head but Stepanovich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stepanovich bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kneeland's head.
Stepanovich is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kneeland tries to clinch up.#T3#
Stepanovich wants to slow Kneeland down by chopping away at his legs.
Stepanovich has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kneeland.
Kneeland takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kneeland fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Kneeland closes the distance and clinches.
Stepanovich misses with a body punch.
Stepanovich is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC#
Kneeland breaks from the clinch.
Kneeland tries to clinch but Stepanovich is having none of it.
Kneeland ducks right into an uppercut from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich misses with a hook. Kneeland ducked under it nicely.
Kneeland gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kneeland doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stepanovich counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Skillz Kneeland. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Stepanovich checks the leg kick.
Kneeland keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A good leg kick by Kneeland.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stepanovich misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kneeland makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stepanovich takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stepanovich jabs at Kneeland's body.
Kneeland takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stepanovich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kneeland moves away.
Stepanovich moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stepanovich throws a lazy uppercut
and Kneeland counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Stepanovich buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stepanovich connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stepanovich with a jab.
Stepanovich connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kneeland's hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Olenev Stepanovich dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Stepanovich connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kneeland. Kneeland circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kneeland misses with a double jab.
Kneeland fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kneeland scores with a leg kick. #CL#
Kneeland darts in and clinches Stepanovich up against the cage.
Kneeland gets underhooks to prevent Stepanovich's takedown attempt.
Kneeland tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stepanovich's elbow.
Kneeland slows down the pace here. #BC2#
Stepanovich breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kneeland connects with a right hand. Stepanovich shakes it off.
Stepanovich throws a leg kick
and Kneeland counters with a three punch combo that has Stepanovich backing up. Stepanovich nods at Kneeland to acknowledge the strikes.
A punch combination from Kneeland misses. #T1#
A low kick from Stepanovich misses
and Stepanovich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kneeland is looking to clinch but Stepanovich is avoiding it.
Stepanovich throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kneeland counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stepanovich rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Kneeland to counter with a crisp jab.
Stepanovich lands a jab.
Kneeland takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kneeland misses with a head kick.
Jab from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich lands with a straight right. Kneeland didn't see that one coming.
Stepanovich avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stepanovich digs a good hook to Kneeland's body. #T2#
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!
Kneeland tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stepanovich was well out of range. Poor timing from Kneeland.
Stepanovich throws out a counter right but Kneeland avoids it with no problem.
Olenev Stepanovich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stepanovich throws a shot from downtown. Kneeland moves away and avoids it.
Kneeland lands with a good body shot.
Olenev Stepanovich seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stepanovich bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kneeland.
Stepanovich's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kneeland under the eye.
Stepanovich thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kneeland is looking to clinch but Stepanovich is avoiding it.
Kneeland looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Stepanovich on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kneeland misses with a double jab.
Stepanovich looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stepanovich tests Kneeland's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kneeland misses with a straight right.
Stepanovich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Stepanovich throws a body punch but Kneeland moves out of range.
Kneeland ducks under a wild hook from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kneeland doesn't seem bothered though.
Kneeland moves out of range of the leg kick from Stepanovich.
A jab from Stepanovich finds it's way through Kneeland's defenses.
Stepanovich takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kneeland fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stepanovich 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.
Stepanovich defending well as Kneeland loads up on a big left hand.
Kneeland throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Stepanovich's head.
Stepanovich throws a shot from downtown. Kneeland moves away and avoids it.
Kneeland scores with a jab to the body.
Kneeland fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stepanovich looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stepanovich has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Kneeland fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stepanovich, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Stepanovich breaks the clinch.
Stepanovich lands a nice shot to the body.
Kneeland is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kneeland steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stepanovich.
Kneeland is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stepanovich lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stepanovich slips a straight right by Kneeland.
Kneeland lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stepanovich circles away quickly and effectively.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kneeland looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stepanovich misses with a lunging right hand
and Kneeland counters with a series of strikes. Stepanovich will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Skillz Kneeland will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Kneeland closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Kneeland breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kneeland swinging wildly here.
Stepanovich misses with a left hand
and Kneeland counters with a one-two to the body.
Kneeland takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kneeland takes one to the chin there.
Kneeland with a poor takedown
and Stepanovich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kneeland uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich swats away the attempt to clinch by Kneeland.
Stepanovich connects with a body shot.
Stepanovich scores with a nice right hand. #T1#
Stepanovich circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stepanovich slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kneeland takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stepanovich scores with the left hand. Kneeland knows he should have avoided that one.
Stepanovich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kneeland was well out of range. Poor timing from Stepanovich.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kneeland. Stepanovich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kneeland misses with a lunging right hand
and Stepanovich counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Skillz Kneeland is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stepanovich throws the left hand but Kneeland avoids the punch easily.
Kneeland misses with a few strikes there.
A little jabbing left from Stepanovich on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kneeland works Stepanovich's body with a nice hook.
Kneeland tests Stepanovich's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kneeland lands a nice looking body shot. #T2#
Stepanovich throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kneeland on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kneeland swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stepanovich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kneeland tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stepanovich with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kneeland swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Kneeland drives through and clinches with Stepanovich against the cage.
Stepanovich tries to score a body lock takedown but Kneeland shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Stepanovich wants a takedown. #BC2#
Stepanovich manages to break the clinch.
Kneeland on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stepanovich. Stepanovich obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice body punch from Stepanovich.
Kneeland shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stepanovich as he jumps to the side. #T3#
Stepanovich with a nice calf kick.
Kneeland throws a series of punches but Stepanovich moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kneeland looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Kneeland closes the distance and clinches.
Kneeland prevents Stepanovich from breaking the clinch.
Kneeland throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stepanovichs head.
Stepanovich throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Stepanovich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kneeland scores with a three punch combo! #T4#
Kneeland throws a head kick that misses.
Stepanovich closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kneeland chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stepanovich can pounce on him. #CL#
Kneeland darts in and clinches Stepanovich up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Kneeland escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Kneeland.
Stepanovich lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stepanovich swings for the body but Kneeland moves out of range.
Stepanovich swings for the body but Kneeland moves out of range.
Kneeland tries to close the distance and clinch but Stepanovich swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stepanovich misses with a shot to the body
and Kneeland counters with a straight right hand.
Stepanovich connects with a single shot there.
Kneeland takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Olenev Stepanovich.
I think Stepanovich 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Olenev Stepanovich!

Olenev Stepanovich decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Nfld FN 42     
Date:   May 25, 2023
#R1#
Stepanovich keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lee.
Stepanovich avoids the body shot from Lee.
Lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stepanovich sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stepanovich.
Lee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stepanovich moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stepanovich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Lee connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Stepanovich.
Lee connects with a single shot there.
Lee swings for the body but Stepanovich moves out of range.
Stepanovich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Stepanovich's shoulder, as Stepanovich tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Lee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stepanovich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lee gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Stepanovich chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lee throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lee misses with the combination.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Stepanovich.
Lee takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lee moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Stepanovich is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stepanovich misses the shot to the body.
Stepanovich throws a good cross that connects.
Lee looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stepanovich misses with a straight left.
Lee looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lee scores with a sloppy right hand. Stepanovich should have avoided that one.
Lee connects with a solid leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee connects with a crisp jab.
Lee connects with a looping right hand.
Lee takes a jab right on the kisser. #T2#
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee missing with a left hand there. Stepanovich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stepanovich walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A lazy left from Lee finds it's target.
Lee tests Stepanovich's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lee throws out a loose jab but Stepanovich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stepanovich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stepanovich 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.
Lee misses with a low kick.
Stepanovich looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stepanovich takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Stepanovich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Stepanovich takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lee throws a shot from downtown. Stepanovich moves away and avoids it.
Stepanovich throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
Nice uppercut there from Lee.
Stepanovich throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Stepanovich.
Lee takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stepanovich keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lee.#T3#
Stepanovich throws a looping overhand right but Lee ducks down to avoid it.
Lee is looking to counter the offense by Stepanovich and move into the clinch.
Lee ducks right into an uppercut from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich misses with an uppercut. Lee saw that one coming.
Lee cracks Stepanovich with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Conor Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stepanovich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lee on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stepanovich throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it.
Stepanovich cracks Lee with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A low kick from Lee misses
and Stepanovich counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lee misses with a leg kick
and Stepanovich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stepanovich takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stepanovich scores with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee connects with a looping right hand.
Stepanovich lands with a right hand.
Stepanovich wants to slow Lee down by chopping away at his legs.
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lee swings for the body but Stepanovich moves out of range.
Lee connects with a nice looking jab. #T4#
Lee throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lee connects with a looping right hand.
Stepanovich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stepanovich thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lee misses with a hook.
Lee moves away from the strike by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stepanovich throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it.
Stepanovich throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.
Lee is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Stepanovich misses the target.
Lee lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lee digs a good body shot into Stepanovich's ribs.
Stepanovich with the inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stepanovich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Lee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Stepanovich to counter with a crisp jab.
Lee scoring well with a low kick there.
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 Conor Lee will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Stepanovich takes one to the chin there.
Stepanovich swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Stepanovich lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lee keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A big left from Stepanovich misses.
Lee misses with a hook
and Stepanovich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lee slips under a jab.
Lee seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Lee misses the body punch
and Stepanovich counters with a nice uppercut.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stepanovich.
Lee looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Stepanovich connects with the punch.
Lee blocks a jab.
Lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stepanovich sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stepanovich slips a jab from Lee.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Stepanovich connects with a right hand. Lee shakes it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee wants to land a leg kick but Stepanovich is out of range.
Stepanovich throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stepanovich throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Lee on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Lee with a nice calf kick.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Stepanovich appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lee connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice body punch from Lee.
Lee throws out a leg kick but Stepanovich moves out of range and Lee only half commits.
Stepanovich throws out a counter right but Lee avoids it with no problem.
Lee slips a straight right by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich 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.
Nice shot by Lee.
Lee misses with a jab to the body
and Stepanovich counters with a right hand to the body.
Lee lands with a right hand.
Stepanovich checks the leg kick.
Lee lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stepanovich ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Lee lands with an overhand left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stepanovich connects with a nice looking jab.
Stepanovich throws a looping overhand right but Lee ducks down to avoid it.
Conor Lee is winning the standup battle so far.
Stepanovich moves away from the strike by Lee.
Lee throws a looping overhand right but Stepanovich ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Lee slips under a jab.
Stepanovich throws a body shot but no joy.
Stepanovich looks to throw the jab but Lee is out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lee.
Stepanovich misses with a hook
and Stepanovich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lee lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lee fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stepanovich is out of range.
It seemed like Stepanovich was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stepanovich's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lee scores with a sloppy right hand. Stepanovich should have avoided that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Stepanovich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stepanovich looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stepanovich takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stepanovich checks a leg kick.
Stepanovich listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lee moves out of range as Stepanovich strikes.
Stepanovich throws a chopping leg kick but Lee manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lee scores with a body shot.
Stepanovich takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stepanovich.
Lee misses with a hook.#T3#
Stepanovich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stepanovich misses with a looping left.
Lee finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A nice side step and Stepanovich releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lee slips under a jab.
Stepanovich throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Stepanovich takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
Lee throws a chopping leg kick but Stepanovich manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lee lets loose with a powerful body kick. Stepanovich will feel that in the morning.
Stepanovich connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stepanovich counters with a straight right hand.
Lee throws a hook to the side of Stepanovich's head but Stepanovich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Stepanovich misses its intended target.
Stepanovich takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
Stepanovich slips under a jab from Lee.
Lee scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A jab from Stepanovich does it's job there.
Lee throws a head kick but Stepanovich moves out of range. #T4#
Stepanovich throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lee lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee throws a leg kick but Stepanovich moved away.
Lee scores with a nice strike.
Lee 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.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stepanovich scores with a jab to the jaw.
Stepanovich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee.
Stepanovich misses with a body shot.
Lee smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lee throws the left hand but Stepanovich avoids the punch easily.
Lee is looking to slow Stepanovich down with leg kicks.
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stepanovich misses with a looping left.
Stepanovich moves out of range as Lee strikes.
Stepanovich blocks a low kick nicely.
It seemed like Stepanovich was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stepanovich.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Conor Lee will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lee fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stepanovich.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice side step and Stepanovich releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Stepanovich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stepanovich avoids the body shot from Lee.
Lee misses with an uppercut.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stepanovich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee.
Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stepanovich.
Stepanovich avoids the body shot from Lee.
Stepanovich misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lee.
Lee lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lee looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Stepanovich.
Lee takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lee lands a nice shot that snaps Stepanovich's head back. #T1#
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Lee misses the target.
Lee thuds a left hand into Stepanovich's body.
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stepanovich is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lee with a body shot.
Lee connects with a right hand. Stepanovich shakes it off.
Stepanovich throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Stepanovich connects with a jab.
Stepanovich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stepanovich.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lee throws a leg kick which misses Stepanovich's front leg but catches the back leg as Stepanovich tries to avoid it.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lee.
Lee lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Stepanovich moves out of range as Lee strikes.
Lee takes one to the chin there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee slips under a jab.
Olenev Stepanovich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Stepanovich scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lee doesn't seem bothered though.
Lee takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stepanovich looks to throw the jab but Lee is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Stepanovich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lee on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A swing and a miss from Stepanovich.
A jab from Stepanovich misses.
Stepanovich has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stepanovich.
Lee throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Stepanovich.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stepanovich was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Lee thuds a left hand into Stepanovich's body.
Stepanovich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lee throws a leg kick which misses Stepanovich's front leg but catches the back leg as Stepanovich tries to avoid it.
Lee is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stepanovich moves out of range as Lee strikes.
Lee scoring well with a low kick there.
Conor Lee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Stepanovich has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lee.
Stepanovich misses with a looping left.
A swing and a miss from Lee.
A punch combination from Lee misses.
Lee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lee.
Stepanovich 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.
Nice defenses there by Lee.
Stepanovich digs a good hook to Lee's body.
Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stepanovich.
Lee takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stepanovich takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lee lands a leg kick that knocks Stepanovich off balance momentarily.
Stepanovich lands a lovely overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stepanovich has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice uppercut there from Lee.
Stepanovich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stepanovich throws out the jab.
Stepanovich throws a looping overhand right but Lee ducks down to avoid it.
Lee takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich moves away from the strike by Lee.
Stepanovich misses with a looping left.
Lee connects with a right hand. Stepanovich shakes it off.
Stepanovich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lee lands with a nice body punch.
A big left from Stepanovich misses.
Lee misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stepanovich looks to throw the jab but Lee is out of range.
Lee connects with a jab.
Lee scores with a sloppy right hand. Stepanovich should have avoided that one.
Lee feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stepanovichs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

And that's the end of the fight!
Conor Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lee 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conor Lee!

An out of breath Conor Lee thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Nfld 34     
Date:   May 06, 2023
#R1#
Stepanovich lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stepanovich throws a solid leg kick but Kruschev takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stepanovich.
Kruschev throws out a counter right but Stepanovich avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Kruschev takes the fight into the clinch.
Kruschev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Kruschev.
Kruschev tries to land knees in the clinch but Stepanovich avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Kruschev fails to land.
Kruschev lands with a short head shot on the inside. #TD#
Stepanovich turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw 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!
Kruschev is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Stepanovich has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Kruschev wants to control but Stepanovich postures up.
Kruschev tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stepanovich trying to control the action but Kruschev is working from the bottom. #T1#
Kruschev is trying to buck Stepanovich off.
Stepanovich taking a breather here.
Kruschev is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Stepanovich controls the position.
Kruschev is not content to let Stepanovich control the position.
Stepanovich tries to advance to mount but Kruschev denies him. #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.
Stepanovich fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Stepanovich trying to control the action but Kruschev is working from the bottom.
Kruschev is trying to buck Stepanovich off.
Kruschev tries to improve position but can't.
Kruschev is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stepanovich taking a break here but Kruschev is having none of it and regains half guard.
Stepanovich is keen to just control but Kruschev is a slippery customer.#T3#
Stepanovich is looking to advance position but Kruschev won't allow it.
Kruschev wants to control but Stepanovich is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Stepanovich is stalling here. Kruschev is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Stepanovich seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kruschev has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #SU2#
Kruschev stands up and beckons Stepanovich to his feet.
Kruschev swings widly with a right hand
and Stepanovich counters with a good low kick that Kruschev was not able to check.
Kruschev walks into a left hand.
Kruschev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stepanovich.
Kruschev slips under a jab.
Stepanovich throws a hook but Kruschev avoids it easily.
Kruschev slips under a jab.
Kruschev throws a leg kick
and Stepanovich counters with a low kick, right behind Kruschev 's knee. #T4#
Kruschev ducks under a wild hook from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kruschev slips a straight right by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kruschev.
Kruschev works over Stepanovich's head and body with a nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stepanovich slips a straight right by Kruschev.#CL2#
Kruschev rushes Stepanovich and presses him up against the cage.
Stepanovich lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kruschev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kruschev misses with some punches.
Kruschev throws a punch but it's blocked by Stepanovich.
A short body shot lands from Kruschev as the two fighters clinch.
Stepanovich is trying to break the clinch but Kruschev is controlling him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kruschev.
Kruschev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kruschev blocks a body shot from Stepanovich.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wally Kruschev dominated that round.
That's time! Stepanovich's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Stepanovich misses with a low kick.
Kruschev turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Kruschev as he connects with a hook.
Stepanovich slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stepanovich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kruschev misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Kruschev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kruschev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kruschev. That's going to slow Stepanovich down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruschev catches Stepanovich with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kruschev tries to close the distance and clinch but Stepanovich swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kruschev throws a hook but Stepanovich blocks it.
Wally Kruschev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruschev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Olenev Stepanovich is winning the standup battle so far.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kruschev.
Kruschev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Kruschev moves in looking to clinch but Stepanovich pushes him off.
Kruschev ducks under a wild hook from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kruschev has time to react.
Stepanovich throws a shot from downtown. Kruschev moves away and avoids it.
Stepanovich throws a lazy uppercut #CL2#
and Kruschev counters by moving into the clinch.
Stepanovich tries to break free but Kruschev pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Kruschev is fighting off a takedown attempt but Stepanovich is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kruschev to the mat. Kruschev regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Kruschev is looking to stand up but Stepanovich isn't so interested in that idea.
Kruschev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stepanovich is one step ahead there.
Stepanovich pushing down on Kruschev's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kruschev pushes Stepanovich off looking to stand but Stepanovich dives back in and keeps control. #SUB2#
Kruschev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Stepanovich tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kruschev knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Stepanovich trying to control from Kruschev's half guard. Kruschev has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kruschev is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stepanovich is controlling him.
Kruschev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kruschev is looking to stand up but Stepanovich isn't so interested in that idea.
Stepanovich being controlled here momentarily.
Kruschev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stepanovich's guard. #REVB##T3#
Stepanovich is trying to hold Kruschev in close to prevent damage but Kruschev has managed to pass into half guard.
Kruschev prevents Stepanovich from standing back up.
Kruschev is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Stepanovich!
Stepanovich tries to lock up and control but Kruschev gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SU2#
Kruschev stands up from mount. Strange move.
Kruschev looks to land a right hand but Stepanovich moved out of range.
Stepanovich ducks under a wild hook from Kruschev.
Kruschev swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stepanovich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Danga de danga de dang - Kruschev scores with a four punch combination!
Stepanovich stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kruschev.
Kruschev missing with a left hand there. Stepanovich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stepanovich loads up on a big right hand but Kruschev slips the punch.#CL2#
Kruschev clinches up against the cage.#T4#
Stepanovich is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kruschev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kruschev keeps control of Stepanovich as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wally Kruschev seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stepanovich throws a punch but it's blocked by Kruschev.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stepanovich tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kruschev lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stepanovich backwards.
Kruschev has a couple of punches blocked by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich tries to score a body lock takedown but Kruschev shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olenev Stepanovich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short left from Kruschev.
Kruschev working aggressively here.
Kruschev lands a shoulder strike.
Stepanovich wants to get back to striking at distance but Kruschev won't allow it.
Kruschev throws a punch but it's blocked by Stepanovich.
Kruschev lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Kruschev scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kruschev lands with a left to the head.
Kruschev lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wally Kruschev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Stepanovich checks the leg kick.
Kruschev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stepanovich swings widly with a right hand
and Kruschev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Kruschev has closed the distance and engaged Stepanovich in a clinch.
Kruschev lands a left hand.
Kruschev misses with the head strike.
Kruschev lands with a light punch inside.
Kruschev swings wildly with an uppercut but Stepanovich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruschev swings wildly with an uppercut but Stepanovich uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Stepanovich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruschev checks a leg kick.
Kruschev let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kruschev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kruschev just misses with a punch to the body.
Stepanovich throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Kruschev throws a jab when Stepanovich was well out of range.
Kruschev throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kruschev. Stepanovich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stepanovich slips a jab from Kruschev.
Stepanovich throws a looping overhand right but Kruschev ducks down to avoid it.
Stepanovich throws a poor cross that misses
and Kruschev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kruschev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stepanovich.
Stepanovich jabs Kruschev right on the nose. Kruschev blinks but takes it well.
Stepanovich checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kruschev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stepanovich counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stepanovich misses with an uppercut
letting Kruschev counter with a right hand.
Stepanovich misses with an uppercut. Kruschev saw that one coming.
Kruschev thows a leg kick but Stepanovich checks it
and Stepanovich counters with a straight right hand.
Kruschev misses with a hook. Stepanovich ducked under it nicely.
Stepanovich lands with an uppercut that bounces Kruschev off the cage and back into range.#T2#
Stepanovich slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruschev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stepanovich.
No joy there for Kruschev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Stepanovich misses the target.
Kruschev takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stepanovich misses with a body shot.
Stepanovich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kruschev.
Kruschev throws a front kick aimed at Stepanovich's knee but Stepanovich avoids it well.
Stepanovich blocks the body kick.
Stepanovich is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Stepanovich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kruschev.
Kruschev misses with a straight right.
Kruschev uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stepanovich has time to react.
Stepanovich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kruschev throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stepanovich. Kruschev does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Stepanovich lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stepanovich cracks Kruschev with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stepanovich misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Kruschev moves into range and clinches up with Stepanovich.
Stepanovich has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kruschev is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A head punch on the inside from Kruschev fails to land.
Stepanovich misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kruschev.#TD#
Stepanovich gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Stepanovich throwing strikes but missing. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Kruschev manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kruschev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stepanovich drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kruschev pulls his leg out and moves away.
Stepanovich misses the jab.#T4#
Kruschev connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stepanovich. Kruschev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kruschev wants to counter the offense by Stepanovich and move into the clinch position.
Stepanovich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kruschev.
Kruschev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stepanovich on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kruschev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stepanovich.
Kruschev scores with a jab to the head.
A jab from Stepanovich misses.
Stepanovich missing with a left hand there. Kruschev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stepanovich takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stepanovich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice body punch from Kruschev.
Kruschev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stepanovich.
Kruschev misses with a lunging right hand
and Stepanovich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kruschev ducks under a wild hook from Stepanovich.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wally Kruschev really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
A big right from Kruschev misses.
Kruschev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stepanovich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Kruschev.
An inside leg kick from Stepanovich misses.
Stepanovich looks to land a left hand but Kruschev moved out of range nicely.
Kruschev throws a big shot that misses.
Stepanovich is looking to counter punch.
Kruschev misses with an uppercut
enabling Stepanovich to counter with a crisp jab.
Stepanovich loads up on a big right hand but Kruschev slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruschev throws a hook to the side of Stepanovich's head but Stepanovich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kruschev throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stepanovich misses with a looping right.
Stepanovich throws a big shot that misses.
Kruschev ducks under a wild hook from Stepanovich.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich moves out of range of the strikes.
Stepanovich is looking to counter punch.
Stepanovich throws a lazy right hand but Kruschev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kruschev moves away from the strike by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kruschev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stepanovich.
Nice uppercut there from Kruschev.
Stepanovich misses with a hook
and Kruschev counters with an outside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Stepanovich.
Kruschev misses with a right hand
and Stepanovich counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Stepanovich takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kruschev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Stepanovich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stepanovich takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T2#
Stepanovich throws a body punch but Kruschev moves out of range.
Kruschev thows a leg kick but Stepanovich checks it
enabling Stepanovich to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruschev throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kruschev checks a low kick from Stepanovich.
A little jabbing left from Kruschev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stepanovich throws a jab when Kruschev was well out of range.
Kruschev is looking to clinch.
Kruschev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Kruschev pushes Stepanovich up against the cage in a clinch.
Stepanovich has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kruschev is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Stepanovich is trying to push Kruschev away but Kruschev has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kruschev missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kruschev.
Kruschev lands a hook that snaps the head of Stepanovich backwards. #T3#
Kruschev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stepanovich's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kruschev can't find room to land a body shot as Stepanovich controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich struggles to land a body shot inside as Kruschev controls his hands.
Kruschev gets through Stepanovich's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kruschev throws a punch but it's blocked by Stepanovich.
Kruschev blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kruschev avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Stepanovich working aggressively here.
Stepanovich has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kruschev after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olenev Stepanovich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stepanovich tries to score a body lock takedown but Kruschev shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kruschev swings wildly with an uppercut but Stepanovich uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Kruschev. #T4#
Kruschev is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from Kruschev.
Stepanovich working hard to break the clinch.
Kruschev working aggressively here.
Kruschev lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Olenev Stepanovich has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruschev misses with a punch to the body.
Stepanovich wants to break free but Kruschev has control.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stepanovich.
Kruschev presses Stepanovich against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kruschev swings wildly with an uppercut but Stepanovich uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Kruschev.
Kruschev has a couple of punches blocked by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich avoids a wild elbow strike from Kruschev.
Kruschev avoiding damage.
Kruschev pushes Stepanovich back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wally Kruschev dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Olenev Stepanovich's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Kruschev is looking to chop away at Stepanovich's legs.
Stepanovich throws a body shot but no joy.
Stepanovich moves out of range of the strikes.
Stepanovich blocks a jab.
Kruschev moves out of range of the strikes.
Kruschev wants to counter with a clinch but Stepanovich pushes him away.
Stepanovich blocks a leg kick.
Stepanovich ducks under a wild hook from Kruschev.
A counter left hand to the body from Stepanovich misses its target.
Kruschev misses with a straight right.
Stepanovich needs to keep his hands up - Kruschev had a free shot at his head there.
Stepanovich throws a shot from downtown. Kruschev moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Kruschev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruschev throws out a loose jab but Stepanovich uses good head movement to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stepanovich.
Stepanovich scores with a body shot.
Stepanovich missing with a left hand there. Kruschev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Stepanovich misses with a wild body shot.
Kruschev moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kruschev looks to land a left hand but Stepanovich moved out of range nicely.
Kruschev defending well as Stepanovich loads up on a big left hand.
Stepanovich with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stepanovich does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Stepanovich throws an off balance right hand
and Stepanovich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kruschev throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kruschev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kruschev changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kruschev.
Kruschev lands with a right hand.
Kruschev misses with a right hand
and Stepanovich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kruschev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Olenev Stepanovich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wally Kruschev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
The fighters circling - Kruschev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruschev tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Stepanovich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slow jab from Stepanovich misses its intended target.
Stepanovich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kruschev fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kruschev misses with a low kick.
Stepanovich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kruschev.
Good exchange - Kruschev coming out on top.
Stepanovich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stepanovich takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kruschev connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kruschev throws a leg kick which misses Stepanovich's front leg but catches the back leg as Stepanovich tries to avoid it.
Kruschev scores with a hook.
Stepanovich moves forwards but Kruschev connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T3#
Stepanovich tries to move into range but Kruschev moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stepanovich throws a hook to the side of Kruschev's head but Kruschev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stepanovich throws a jab when Kruschev was well out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kruschev.
Stepanovich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stepanovich looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Stepanovich rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kruschev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kruschev listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stepanovich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kruschev manages to avoid it.
Kruschev tries to clinch up.
Kruschev smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stepanovich misses with a left hand
and Kruschev counters with a nice uppercut.
Kruschev chopping away at his opponent's legs. #CL2#
Stepanovich tries to keep at a distance but Kruschev has taken the fight into the clinch.#T4#
Stepanovich is trying to break the clinch but Kruschev is controlling him.
Stepanovich is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stepanovich drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stepanovich goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kruschev prevents it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stepanovich misses with a body punch.
Stepanovich drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kruschev gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olenev Stepanovich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kruschev blocking some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wally Kruschev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kruschev has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 45:50
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 45:50
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wally Kruschev!

Wally Kruschev is the new lightweight champion!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Wally Kruschev waved his t-shirt featuring Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.

 

Event: Nfld live 28     
Date:   Apr 15, 2023
#R1#
Lee misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lee looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lee moves out of range as Stepanovich strikes.
Stepanovich with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stepanovich chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lee throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lee throws a lazy uppercut
and Stepanovich counters with a stiff right hand.
Lee throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stepanovich counters with a nice uppercut.
Stepanovich ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Lee throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stepanovich counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee motions for Stepanovich to come forward. Lee throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stepanovich lands with a right hand.
Stepanovich checks the leg kick.
Stepanovich looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stepanovich fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lee.
Stepanovich avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Stepanovich swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Lee misses with an uppercut. Stepanovich saw that one coming.
Lee throws a low kick, looking for Stepanovich's leg but Stepanovich calmly moves out of range.
Lee misses with a left hand
and Stepanovich counters with a straight right hand.
Lee throws an off balance right hand
and Stepanovich counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice defenses there by Lee.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick
and Stepanovich counters with a nice body shot.
Lee loads up on a big right hand but Stepanovich slips the punch.
Stepanovich throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stepanovich connects with a right hand. Lee shakes it off.
Lee chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stepanovich.
Stepanovich slips a jab from Lee.
Lee takes a swing at Stepanovich's ribcage but misses.
Stepanovich drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stepanovich with a nice calf kick.
Lee misses with an uppercut.
Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stepanovich.
As Stepanovich tries to get set, Lee tries to push him back and clinch up but Stepanovich manages to avoid the attempt.
A leg kick checked by Lee.
Lee ducks right into an uppercut from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich slips a jab from Lee.
Lee lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stepanovich drops his hands momentarily and Lee takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stepanovich.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stepanovich.
Lee looks to land a right hand but Stepanovich moved out of range.
Lee throws a hook to the side of Stepanovich's head but Stepanovich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stepanovich listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lee misses with a body kick. #T3#
A big right from Lee misses.
Lee with a nice calf kick.
Stepanovich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And Lee counters with a quick kick to the body but Stepanovich blocks it.
Stepanovich is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lee had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Lee tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stepanovich connects with a solid leg kick.
Stepanovich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Lee attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Stepanovich looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A shot to the liver by Stepanovich. Beautiful body shot.
Lee lands a jab.
Stepanovich lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lee misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stepanovich manages to avoid it.
Stepanovich ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stepanovich! But no joy.
Lee misses with a double jab
and Stepanovich counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee throws a hook to the side of Stepanovich's head but Stepanovich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stepanovich's corner calls for a 1-2. Stepanovich obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lee throws a hook to the side of Stepanovich's head but Stepanovich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick by Lee misses
and Stepanovich counters with a nice uppercut.
Stepanovich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.
Stepanovich slips under a jab from Lee.
Stepanovich walks into a jab.
Lee scores with a shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Stepanovich.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Olenev Stepanovich 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#
Stepanovich misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Stepanovich misses the target.
Lee is looking to counter punch.
Lee throws an off balance right hand
and Lee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stepanovich checks the leg kick.
Lee misses with a hook
letting Stepanovich counter with a right hand.
Lee with the inside leg kick.
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Stepanovich's shoulder, as Stepanovich tries to avoid the shot.
Stepanovich with a hook.
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Stepanovich's shoulder, as Stepanovich tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lee has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stepanovich finds it's way round the side to connect with Lee's head.
A slow jab from Lee misses its intended target.
Stepanovich misses with a hook.
Stepanovich scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Stepanovich moves out of range as Lee strikes.
Lee walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stepanovich checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lee takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stepanovich misses with a straight right.
Stepanovich connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lee momentarily.
Stepanovich misses the jab.
Lee throws a leg kick but Stepanovich moved away.
Stepanovich tries a quick counter leg kick but Lee is wise to it.
Lee slips a straight right by Stepanovich.
Lee looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stepanovich manages to avoid it.
Lee throws a poor cross that misses
and Stepanovich counters with a right hand to the body.
Stepanovich takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Olenev Stepanovich seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stepanovich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lee tries to score with a low kick but Stepanovich moves his leg out of the way.#T2#
Lee lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Stepanovich blocks a jab.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stepanovich walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stepanovich connects with a leg kick.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich scores with a jab. Lee acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Stepanovich has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Lee misses with an uppercut
and Stepanovich counters with a stiff right hand.
Lee missing with a left hand there. Stepanovich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lee lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Lee tries to score with a low kick but Stepanovich moves his leg out of the way.
Lee looks to land a right hand but Stepanovich moved out of range.#T3#
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee throws a hook but Stepanovich blocks it.
Stepanovich scores with the left hand. Lee knows he should have avoided that one.
Stepanovich checks a low kick from Lee.
A low kick from Lee is predictable there
and Stepanovich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lee misses the jab.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Stepanovich looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
A low kick from Lee is predictable there
and Stepanovich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lee misses with a hook. Stepanovich ducked under it nicely.
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lee throws a body punch but Stepanovich moves out of range. #T4#
Stepanovich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stepanovich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
Stepanovich swings widly with a right hand
and Stepanovich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stepanovich throws a looping overhand right but Lee ducks down to avoid it.
Lee walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee looks to land a left hand but Stepanovich moved out of range nicely.
Stepanovich punishes Lee's body with a nice straight punch.
Lee shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stepanovich throws an off balance right hand
and Lee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lee feints and then cracks Stepanovich's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stepanovich down.
Stepanovich fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lee throws a leg kick
and Stepanovich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lee misses with a double jab.
Stepanovich doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Olenev Stepanovich will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Stepanovich fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stepanovich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Lee on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stepanovich moves out of range as Lee strikes.
Stepanovich lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lee throws a lazy head kick
and Stepanovich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lee walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stepanovich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
Lee throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich lands a nice shot that snaps Lee's head back.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Lee with a nice cross.
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!
Lee lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
Stepanovich lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lee throws an off balance right hand
and Stepanovich makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stepanovich lands a body shot.
Stepanovich throws a head kick that misses.
Stepanovich throws a low kick but Lee moves out of range easily.
Lee throwing a counter right hand but Stepanovich manages to avoid it.
Stepanovich misses with an uppercut. Lee saw that one coming.
Lee misses with a left hand
and Stepanovich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lee throws a lazy uppercut
and Stepanovich counters with a straight right hand.
Stepanovich throws a head kick that misses.
Stepanovich blocks the body kick.
Lee takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stepanovich throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Stepanovich slips under a jab from Lee.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stepanovich scores with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee throws an off balance right hand
and Stepanovich counters with a low kick, right behind Lee 's knee.
Lee with a nice calf kick.
Stepanovich checks a leg kick.
Stepanovich now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lee connects with a right hand. Stepanovich shakes it off.
Lee is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lee blocks a leg kick.
Lee scores with a nice strike.
Lee lunges at Stepanovich with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stepanovich's hand. #T3#
Lee gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stepanovich.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stepanovich was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Lee throws a hook to the side of Stepanovich's head but Stepanovich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A cross from Lee lands.
Lee misses the body punch
enabling Stepanovich to counter with a crisp jab.
Stepanovich tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lee is looking to counter punch.
A leg kick checked by Stepanovich.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stepanovich moves away.
Stepanovich connects with a solid leg kick.
Stepanovich throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
Stepanovich cracks Lee with an open hand slap.
A big left from Stepanovich misses. #T4#
Lee throws a poor cross that misses
and Stepanovich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stepanovich throws an overhand right that lands on Lee's shoulder, as Lee tries to avoid the shot.
Stepanovich looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stepanovich smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lee throws a leg kick but Stepanovich checks it.
Stepanovich connects with a body shot.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stepanovich.
Lee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stepanovich.
Lee takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stepanovich scores with a sloppy right hand. Lee should have avoided that one.
Stepanovich fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lee on the side of the head.
Stepanovich tests Lee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stepanovich! But no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Olenev Stepanovich really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
A low kick from Lee misses
and Stepanovich makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stepanovich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stepanovich lands a really nice looking cross but Lee seems unphased.
Lee scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Donk. Stepanovich catches Lee right on the button with a cross.
Stepanovich misses with a left hand
and Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
Lee drops his hands momentarily and Stepanovich takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Stepanovich scores with a jab to the jaw.
Stepanovich lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stepanovich slips under a jab from Lee.
Lee misses with an uppercut
and Stepanovich counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lee throws a looping overhand right but Stepanovich ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Lee misses with a right hand
and Stepanovich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stepanovich lands a nice shot to the body.
Stepanovich on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lee is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lee looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lee 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.
Lee swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice cross by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Stepanovich tries to get set, Lee tries to push him back and clinch up but Stepanovich manages to avoid the attempt.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Stepanovich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.
Stepanovich lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lee throws a right and a left that Stepanovich avoids nicely. #T2#
Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lee misses with a hook.
Lee throws out a loose jab but Stepanovich uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stepanovich lands a jab to the nose.
Stepanovich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Lee tried to score with a low kick but Stepanovich checks it.
Stepanovich tries a head kick but it misses.
Stepanovich attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stepanovich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich checks the leg kick.
Stepanovich let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Stepanovich staying out of range there.
Lee throws a poor cross that misses
letting Stepanovich counter with a right hand.
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stepanovich throws out the jab. #T3#
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich lands a really nice looking cross but Lee seems unphased.
Stepanovich misses with a wild body shot.
Stepanovich misses with an uppercut.
Lee swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lee is looking to counter punch.
Lee throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stepanovich.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Lee might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lee takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Good shot there by Stepanovich.
Lee throws a head kick but Stepanovich moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Lee misses the target.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Stepanovich misses the jab.
Stepanovich jabs Lee right on the nose. Lee blinks but takes it well.
Stepanovich connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lee momentarily.
Stepanovich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stepanovich.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lee on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Stepanovich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lee throws a leg kick but Stepanovich checks it.
Lee fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stepanovich is out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lee, as that shot connected.
Lee takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lee slips under a jab from Stepanovich.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Olenev Stepanovich dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R5#
Stepanovich swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lee.
Lee misses with a straight left.
Stepanovich lands a nice hook to Lee's body. Lee takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stepanovich misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
Stepanovich misses with an uppercut. Lee saw that one coming.
Lee misses with a looping left.
Stepanovich 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.
Stepanovich scores with a jab to the head.
Lee throws a lazy head kick
and Stepanovich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stepanovich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Stepanovich cracks Lee with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Stepanovich scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lee needs to keep his hands up - Stepanovich had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Stepanovich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lee feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stepanovichs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Stepanovich lands a body shot.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stepanovich throws a big counter head kick but Lee avoids it with no problem.
A left lands for Stepanovich.
A jab from Lee does it's job there.
Jab by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich misses with an uppercut. Lee saw that one coming.
Lee throws a hook to the side of Stepanovich's head but Stepanovich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stepanovich looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
Lee takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stepanovich misses with a head kick.
Conor Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Stepanovich throws a head kick but Lee moves out of range.
Lee lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee slips a jab from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Stepanovich.
Lee scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lee throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lee lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lee looks to land a right hand but Stepanovich moved out of range.
Stepanovich scores with a hook.
Lee sizes up Stepanovich with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lee lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T3#
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An inside leg kick lands from Stepanovich.
Lee walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stepanovich lands with a cross.
Stepanovich avoids the head kick by Lee.
Lee dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stepanovich. That did some damage!
Lee fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stepanovich throws a shot to the body.
Stepanovich lands a nice shot to the body.
Lee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stepanovich loads up on a big right hand but Lee slips the punch.
Lee misses with a double jab.
Stepanovich looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Stepanovich throws a big shot that misses.
Lee seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Stepanovich lunges at Lee with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lee's hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee misses with a lunging right hand
and Stepanovich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice shot by Lee.
Lee takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A low kick from Lee is predictable there
and Stepanovich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Lee.
Stepanovich lands a nice looking body shot.
The fighters circling - Stepanovich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stepanovich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stepanovich looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Olenev Stepanovich comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stepanovich has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 45:50
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olenev Stepanovich!

Olenev Stepanovich is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath Olenev Stepanovich thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Nfld live 26     
Date:   Mar 25, 2023
#R1#
Stepanovich scores with a leg kick. #CL#
Stepanovich has closed the distance and engaged Savage in a clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Stepanovich has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stepanovich.
Savage gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stepanovich. #TD#
Stepanovich works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Stepanovich throws a big elbow that misses.
Stepanovich working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stepanovich is looking to work some ground and pound but Savage has wrist control.
Stepanovich trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stepanovich is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stepanovich'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.
Savage working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stepanovich. #T1#
Stepanovich missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Savage is looking to stand up but Stepanovich isn't so interested in that idea.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Stepanovich content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Savage takes one to the chin there.#TD#
Stepanovich throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Savage tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Stepanovich is in Savage's guard.
Stepanovich tries to free his leg and advance position but Savage is retaining full guard.
Stepanovich with a nice head shot there.
Savage keeping moving, preventing Stepanovich from controlling successfully.
Stepanovich looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Stepanovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Savage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stepanovich working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Savage's head.
Stepanovich stands and throws Savage's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Savage is pushing Stepanovich's head away, looking to escape. Stepanovich manages to hold on to the position though.
The ground and pound from Stepanovich seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Savage is pushing Stepanovich's head away, looking to escape. Stepanovich manages to hold on to the position though.
Savage avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Stepanovich.
Stepanovich working the strikes but Savage uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #T3#
Stepanovich throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stepanovich is trying to control. Savage wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Stepanovich controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stepanovich trying to control from half guard but Savage is working away.
Stepanovich 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.
Stepanovich is looking to stall here but Savage recovers full guard.
Savage wants to stand and escape but Stepanovich is having none of it. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Savage preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stepanovich is looking to advance position but Savage has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Stepanovich is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Stepanovich tries to hold on but Savage pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stepanovich is trying to escape the mount.
Stepanovich tries to lock up and control but Savage gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Olenev Stepanovich dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Stepanovich shoots in and gets a takedown into Savage's guard.
Stepanovich wants to control from the top but Savage keeps moving.
Stepanovich throwing strikes from guard but Savage blocks nicely.
Savage working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Savage working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stepanovich.
Savage keeping moving, preventing Stepanovich from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stepanovich pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Savage is keeping the position for now.
Stepanovich is working hard here to advance position.
Stepanovich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Savage can do to turn this around?#T1#
Stepanovich content to stall in guard here.
Stepanovich is looking to work some ground and pound but Savage has wrist control.
Stepanovich postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Savage is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stepanovich misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Savage fails to land with a series of punches.
Stepanovich takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Savage misses with a jab, cross combination.
Savage throws a combination that misses
and Stepanovich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Savage throws a combination that misses
enabling Stepanovich to counter with a crisp jab.
Stepanovich misses with a takedown attempt - Savage sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Savage looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Stepanovich dives in for a single leg takedown but Savage sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olenev Stepanovich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stepanovich has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Savage avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Stepanovich has Savage pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Savage manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Savage misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stepanovich is trying to drag Savage to the mat but Savage just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Savage scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good body shot from Stepanovich.
A head punch on the inside from Savage fails to land.
Stepanovich drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Savage blocks a body shot from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Savage's elbow.
Stepanovich blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stepanovich lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich is trying to drag Savage to the mat but Savage just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Stepanovich drops down looking for an ankle pick but Savage pulls his leg out and moves away. #T3#
No joy there for Savage, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stepanovich tries to move into range but Savage moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Savage throws a series of punches but Stepanovich moves out of range. #TD#
Stepanovich closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Savage did well to prevent Stepanovich getting side control.
Savage won't allow Stepanovich to pass to mount.
Savage tries to kick Stepanovich off but Stepanovich keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Stepanovich is trying to control the action in half guard but Savage is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stepanovich thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Savage is trying to stand up here but Stepanovich is controlling him well.
Ground and pound from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich trying to pass the guard but Savage defending well. #T4#
Stepanovich is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Stepanovich working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stepanovich looking to land elbow strikes but Savage uses the position to regain half guard.
Stepanovich throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Savage has hold of Stepanovich's hands but Stepanovich slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Stepanovich trying to mount his opponent but Savage defends it. #SUB#
Stepanovich is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Savage is just riding it out for now. Stepanovich eventually gives up the hold.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Olenev Stepanovich will probably get the nod.
That's time! Stepanovich's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Stepanovich lands with an uppercut that bounces Savage off the cage and back into range.
Stepanovich slips a jab and a cross from Savage.
Savage throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stepanovich jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Savage lands with an uppercut that bounces Stepanovich off the cage and back into range.
Stepanovich showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Savage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stepanovich scores with a nice right hand.
Stepanovich changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Savage tries to avoid it but Stepanovich manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Savage to the ground. Savage escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Savage fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stepanovich throws a good cross that connects.
Savage with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stepanovich to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
Savage takes a swing at Stepanovich's ribcage but misses.
Stepanovich feinted there with a counter leg kick.#CL#
Stepanovich gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Savage blocks a body shot from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich tries to work over Savage's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Savage swings wildly with an uppercut but Stepanovich uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Savage.
Savage gets underhooks to prevent Stepanovich's takedown attempt.
Savage blocks a body shot from Stepanovich.
Savage throws a head punch that misses.
Savage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stepanovich digs a right hand into Savage's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Savage's gas tank.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich scores with a nice hook to the head.
Savage scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stepanovich can't find room to land a body shot as Savage controls the action.
Stepanovich takes a shot to the head.
Stepanovich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stepanovich misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stepanovich wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olenev Stepanovich. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Savage is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Stepanovich blocking some punches.
Stepanovich is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Stepanovich misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stepanovich digs a right hand underneath Savage's ribcage. Savage let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Stepanovich goes for a takedown attempt but Savage pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No joy there for Savage, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Savage takes a swing at Stepanovich's ribcage but misses.
Stepanovich moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Stepanovich wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The Royal Savage seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slow jab from Savage misses its intended target.
Stepanovich scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
No joy there for Savage, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stepanovich connects with the punch.
Stepanovich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Savage.
The Royal Savage is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Savage misses with a double jab
and Stepanovich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stepanovich lands a jab to the head.
Stepanovich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Savage.#T3#
Savage misses with a wild body shot.
Nice cross by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich moves into range and connects with a jab.
The Royal Savage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Savage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stepanovich moves away.
Savage misses with a two punch combination.
Savage is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich scores with a jab to the head.
Savage misses with a wild combination.
Stepanovich tests Savage's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice shot by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich connects with a crisp jab.
Stepanovich scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T4#
Stepanovich slips under a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stepanovich looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Savage is fending him off so far but Stepanovich persists. Nope, Savage circles away and we're back to standing.
Stepanovich swings for the body but Savage moves out of range.
Stepanovich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stepanovich throws out a powerful jab.
Savage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stepanovich manages to avoid it.
Stepanovich is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Stepanovich connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stepanovich lands a slapping body shot.
Savage misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from Stepanovich on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Savage throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stepanovich counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The Royal Savage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stepanovich tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Savage swivels and escapes.
Stepanovich connects with a right hand. Savage shakes it off.
Stepanovich slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Savage walks into a left hand.
Stepanovich ducks under a wild hook from Savage.
Savage throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stepanovich counters with a low kick, right behind Savage 's knee.

And that's the end of the fight!
Olenev Stepanovich showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stepanovich, 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olenev Stepanovich!

Olenev Stepanovich decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Nfld 31     
Date:   Mar 04, 2023
#R1#
Kruschev throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stepanovich doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Stepanovich getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stepanovich attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Olenev Stepanovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruschev blocks a low kick nicely.
Kruschev throws a looping overhand right but Stepanovich ducks down to avoid it.
Kruschev slips a jab from Stepanovich.
Kruschev half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kruschev looks to throw the jab but Stepanovich is out of range.
Kruschev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stepanovich moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stepanovich connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kruschev momentarily.
Stepanovich looks to throw the jab but Kruschev is out of range.
Kruschev misses the jab.
A jab from Stepanovich misses.
Kruschev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stepanovich will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Stepanovich swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kruschev.
Stepanovich blocks a jab.
Kruschev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kruschev throws a leg kick but Stepanovich sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kruschev misses the shot to the body.
That kick from Kruschev tenderised Stepanovich's leg. Stepanovich is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stepanovich looks to land a left hand but Kruschev moved out of range nicely.
Stepanovich swings for the body but Kruschev moves out of range. #T1#
Kruschev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stepanovich scores with a jab to the body.
Kruschev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stepanovich scores with a punch to the head.
Kruschev scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stepanovich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kruschev manages to avoid it.
As Stepanovich backs away, Kruschev returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A lazy left from Stepanovich finds it's target.
Kruschev is looking to slow Stepanovich down with leg kicks.
Stepanovich thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kruschev lands a nice looking body shot.
Stepanovich throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kruschev.
Stepanovich misses with a hook.
Stepanovich looks to land a right hand but Kruschev moved out of range.
Stepanovich's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kruschev under the eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stepanovich takes a swing at Kruschev's ribcage but misses.
Stepanovich tests Kruschev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kruschev motions for Stepanovich to come forward. Kruschev throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kruschev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kruschev throws a looping overhand right but Stepanovich ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stepanovich. Kruschev does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Stepanovich throws a hook but Kruschev avoids it easily.
Kruschev throws a lazy right hand but Stepanovich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stepanovich ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stepanovich looks to land a left hand but Kruschev moved out of range nicely.
Kruschev takes a kick to the side of the head.
Stepanovich defending well as Kruschev loads up on a big left hand.
Stepanovich looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruschev is just out of range.
Kruschev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stepanovich moves away from the strike by Kruschev.
Kruschev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stepanovich checks a leg kick.
Kruschev defending well as Stepanovich loads up on a big left hand.
Stepanovich takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kruschev connects with a leg kick.
Stepanovich tries to work over Kruschev's front leg with a kick but Kruschev checks it.
Stepanovich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Kruschev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stepanovich lands a nice shot to the body.
Stepanovich throws a hook but Kruschev blocks it.
Kruschev scores with a decent looking hook.#T3#
Kruschev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich defending well as Kruschev loads up on a big left hand.
Stepanovich throws out a counter right but Kruschev avoids it with no problem.
Kruschev slips a straight right by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich lands a jab to the nose.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stepanovich.
A jab from Stepanovich finds it's way through Kruschev's defenses.
Kruschev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stepanovich.
Kruschev throws a hook but Stepanovich avoids it easily.
Nice shot by Kruschev.
Stepanovich tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kruschev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kruschev.
Kruschev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kruschev takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stepanovich misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Stepanovich.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Kruschev moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kruschev.
Kruschev lands with a short shot to the head.
Stepanovich blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kruschev. #T4#
Kruschev pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Stepanovich struggles to land a body shot inside as Kruschev controls his hands.
Stepanovich takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#It looks like Olenev Stepanovich has been cut.
Kruschev lands with a short shot to the head.
Stepanovich misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stepanovich is looking to break free of the clinch but Kruschev has double underhooks.
Stepanovich lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stepanovich is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kruschev pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kruschev swings wildly with an uppercut but Stepanovich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruschev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stepanovich working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Kruschev.
Kruschev lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stepanovich tries for a takedown but Kruschev manages to get underhooks.
A short body shot lands from Kruschev as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruschev lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stepanovich backwards.
Stepanovich changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kruschev fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wally Kruschev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olenev Stepanovich.
Kruschev misses with an uppercut. Stepanovich saw that one coming.
Stepanovich throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kruschev lands with a hook. Stepanovich tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kruschev ducks under a wild hook from Stepanovich.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Olenev Stepanovich will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Olenev Stepanovich's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kruschev connects with a right hand. Stepanovich shakes it off.
Kruschev scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stepanovich slips a straight right by Kruschev.
Kruschev clobbers Stepanovich with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A slow jab from Stepanovich misses its intended target.
Stepanovich throws a shot from downtown. Kruschev moves away and avoids it.
Stepanovich misses with a low kick.
Stepanovich 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.
A jab from Kruschev finds it's way through Stepanovich's defenses.
Stepanovich staying out of range there.
Kruschev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stepanovich throws a body punch but Kruschev moves out of range.
Stepanovich misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kruschev counters with a straight right hand.
Stepanovich throws out a loose jab but Kruschev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruschev misses with a looping left.
Kruschev throws a shot from downtown. Stepanovich moves away and avoids it.
Kruschev misses with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stepanovich blocks a low kick nicely.
Kruschev throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stepanovich with a nice cross.#T1#
Kruschev misses with an uppercut. Stepanovich saw that one coming.
Stepanovich throws out a counter right but Kruschev avoids it with no problem.
Stepanovich throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kruschev on the side of the head.
Stepanovich is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kruschev scores with a nice strike.
Kruschev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Stepanovich was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stepanovich throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stepanovich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kruschev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kruschev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stepanovich misses with a wild combination.
Stepanovich scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stepanovich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kruschev is looking to counter the offense by Stepanovich and move into the clinch.
Kruschev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kruschev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich slips under a jab from Kruschev.
Stepanovich misses with a left hand
and Kruschev counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stepanovich throws an overhand right that lands on Kruschev's shoulder, as Kruschev tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Kruschev misses. #T2#
Kruschev misses with a leg kick.
Kruschev drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stepanovich takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stepanovich misses with a lunging right hand
and Kruschev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stepanovich missing with a left hand there. Kruschev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kruschev moves away from the strike by Stepanovich.
Kruschev slips a straight right by Stepanovich.
A big left from Stepanovich misses.
Nice jab there from Stepanovich.
The fighters circling - Stepanovich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from Kruschev misses the target.
Kruschev scores with a nice right hand.
Kruschev throws out a loose jab but Stepanovich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruschev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Olenev Stepanovich seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stepanovich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stepanovich looks to land a combination but Kruschev avoids it well.
Stepanovich connects with the punch.
Kruschev throws a body punch but Stepanovich moves out of range.
Kruschev avoids the head kick by Stepanovich. #T3#
Kruschev loads up on a big right hand but Stepanovich slips the punch.
Kruschev wants to land a leg kick but Stepanovich is out of range.
Stepanovich misses with a wild body shot.
Kruschev lands with an uppercut that bounces Stepanovich off the cage and back into range.
Kruschev throws a big shot that misses.
Stepanovich chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kruschev can pounce on him.
Stepanovich chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kruschev can pounce on him.
Kruschev slips a jab from Stepanovich.
Kruschev's corner calls for a 1-2. Kruschev obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kruschev looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stepanovich throws a hook to the side of Kruschev's head but Kruschev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kruschev throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stepanovich! But no joy.
Stepanovich throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kruschev misses with a looping right.
Nice defenses there by Kruschev.
Stepanovich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good work by Kruschev as he checks the leg kick.
Kruschev uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kruschev throws a hook but Stepanovich avoids it easily.
Kruschev avoids the head kick by Stepanovich. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stepanovich throws an off balance right hand
and Kruschev counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Stepanovich keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stepanovich looks to throw the jab but Kruschev is out of range.
Stepanovich will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kruschev throws a low kick but Stepanovich moves out of range easily.
Stepanovich throws out a counter right but Kruschev avoids it with no problem.
Kruschev moves out of range as Stepanovich strikes.
Kruschev missing with a left hand there. Stepanovich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kruschev clobbers Stepanovich with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A telegraphed right hand from Kruschev misses the target.
Stepanovich throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stepanovich misses with a looping left.
Good leg kick by Stepanovich.
Some wild striking there from Kruschev.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruschev connects with a leg kick.
Stepanovich checks a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Kruschev.
Kruschev tries to counter by clinching up but Stepanovich breaks away and moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wally Kruschev dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Olenev Stepanovich's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Stepanovich throws a sloppy head kick and Kruschev moves out of range easily.
Stepanovich misses with a hook. Kruschev ducked under it nicely.
Stepanovich throws a hook but Kruschev avoids it easily.
Kruschev misses with a leg kick.
Stepanovich listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stepanovich ducks under a wild hook from Kruschev.
Kruschev tests Stepanovich's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stepanovich scores with a sloppy right hand. Kruschev should have avoided that one.
Kruschev lands with a straight right. Stepanovich didn't see that one coming.
Stepanovich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stepanovich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kruschev.
Stepanovich moves forwards but Kruschev connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stepanovich rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kruschev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kruschev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kruschev gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kruschev scores with a nice strike.
Stepanovich's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruschev avoids the body shot from Stepanovich. #T1#
Kruschev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stepanovich.
Stepanovich is looking for the big counter here.
Kruschev misses with a straight left.
Stepanovich misses with an uppercut.
Kruschev half committed to a counter leg kick.
Stepanovich loads up on a big right hand but Kruschev slips the punch.
Stepanovich tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kruschev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stepanovich has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kruschev slips under a jab.
Good exchange - Stepanovich coming out on top.
A big right from Kruschev misses.
Stepanovich avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kruschev tries a head kick but it misses.
Stepanovich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kruschev.
Kruschev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stepanovich manages to avoid it.
Stepanovich throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kruschev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kruschev drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kruschev loads up on a big right hand but Stepanovich slips the punch.
Stepanovich misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stepanovich misses with a body shot.
A jab from Kruschev misses. #T2#
Kruschev takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stepanovich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kruschev.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stepanovich walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kruschev checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Stepanovich misses the shot to the body.
Kruschev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stepanovich misses with a few strikes there.
Stepanovich walks into a left hand.
A jab from Kruschev finds it's way through Stepanovich's defenses.
Kruschev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich misses with a wild body shot.
Stepanovich takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kruschev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kruschev throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Stepanovich loads up on a big right hand but Kruschev slips the punch.
Kruschev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stepanovich sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stepanovich takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stepanovich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stepanovich throws a body punch but Kruschev moves out of range.
Kruschev throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
Kruschev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kruschev scores with the left hand. Stepanovich knows he should have avoided that one.
Stepanovich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kruschev.
The fighters circling - Stepanovich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stepanovich lands with a nice body punch.
Stepanovich walks into a straight right hand from Kruschev.
Kruschev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kruschev scores with a decent looking hook.
Stepanovich clobbers Kruschev with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kruschev swings for the body but Stepanovich moves out of range.
Kruschev lands the left hand.
Stepanovich throws a hook to the side of Kruschev's head but Kruschev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kruschev misses with a looping left.
Kruschev tries to clinch but Stepanovich moves out of range.
Stepanovich tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruschev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stepanovich throws a right hand that misses
and Kruschev counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kruschev blocks a head kick by Stepanovich. #T4#
Stepanovich throws a head kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Kruschev.
Stepanovich swings for the body but Kruschev moves out of range.
Stepanovich loads up on a big right hand but Kruschev slips the punch.
Kruschev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A leg kick checked by Kruschev.
Kruschev throws a push kick but Stepanovich slaps the foot to one side.
Stepanovich lands with an uppercut that bounces Kruschev off the cage and back into range.
Stepanovich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stepanovich just misses with a punch to the body.
Stepanovich misses with a body shot.
Stepanovich takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kruschev slips under a jab from Stepanovich.
Kruschev slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Kruschev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stepanovich checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kruschev's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Kruschev slips a jab from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stepanovich misses with a hook. Kruschev ducked under it nicely.
Kruschev throws a chopping leg kick but Stepanovich manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Wally Kruschev.
I think Kruschev 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

 

Event: Nfld 30     
Date:   Feb 11, 2023
#R1#
Stepanovich misses with a left hand
and Turcotte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stepanovich swings widly with a right hand
and Turcotte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stepanovich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turcotte.
Stepanovich throws a leg kick that is checked
and Turcotte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Turcotte throws the left hand but Stepanovich avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Stepanovich misses.
Stepanovich misses the jab.
Stepanovich wants to land a leg kick but Turcotte is out of range.
A big right from Stepanovich misses.
Stepanovich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Turcotte fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stepanovich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stepanovich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turcotte avoids a punch combination nicely.
Turcotte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stepanovich.
Olenev Stepanovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stepanovich tests Turcotte's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch combination from Turcotte misses.
Turcotte ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've been hearing reports that Stepanovich has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Stepanovich thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turcotte swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T1#
Turcotte keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stepanovich.
Turcotte has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Turcotte there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stepanovich stuns Turcotte with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stepanovich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stepanovich missing with a left hand there. Turcotte was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stepanovich jabs at Turcotte's body.
Stepanovich misses with an uppercut.
A countering left hand to the body from Turcotte misses.
Turcotte throws a hook but Stepanovich blocks it.
Turcotte throws a shot from downtown. Stepanovich moves away and avoids it.
Turcotte lands a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turcotte. Stepanovich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stepanovich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turcotte.
Turcotte takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Turcotte lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stepanovich looks to throw the jab but Turcotte is out of range.
Good exchange - Stepanovich coming out on top.
Turcotte connects with a crisp jab.
Turcotte avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
Turcotte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich thuds a left hand into Turcotte's body.
Turcotte throws a right hand that Stepanovich ducks under and follows up with a left that Stepanovich also avoids with ease.
Stepanovich throws a hook but Turcotte avoids it easily.
A big right from Turcotte misses.
Turcotte displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stepanovich throws out the jab.
Stepanovich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turcotte moves away.
Turcotte looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Turcotte looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stepanovich throws a series of strikes that have Turcotte backpedaling.
Turcotte throws a shot from downtown. Stepanovich moves away and avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Stepanovich.
Turcotte moves away from the strike by Stepanovich.
Turcotte looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Turcotte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stepanovich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turcotte.
Stepanovich stuns Turcotte with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Turcotte throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stepanovich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stepanovich moves out of range of the strikes.
Turcotte slips a straight right by Stepanovich.#T3#
Stepanovich uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turcotte.
Turcotte jabs Stepanovich right on the nose. Stepanovich blinks but takes it well.
Turcotte just misses with a punch to the body.
Stepanovich swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Turcotte misses with a series of wild punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Turcotte misses the target.
Stepanovich throws the left hand but Turcotte avoids the punch easily.
Stepanovich drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stepanovich missing with a left hand there. Turcotte was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turcotte swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stepanovich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turcotte.
Stepanovich tests Turcotte's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stepanovich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turcotte.
Stepanovich went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Stepanovich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turcotte moves away.
Stepanovich misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Turcotte scores with a jab to the body.
Turcotte scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stepanovich swings widly with a right hand
and Turcotte counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turcotte takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Turcotte throws a right hand that Stepanovich ducks under and follows up with a left that Stepanovich also avoids with ease.
Stepanovich looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#T4#
Turcotte displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stepanovich throws out the jab.
Good shot there by Turcotte.
Stepanovich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice jab there from Stepanovich.
Turcotte throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stepanovich misses with a body shot.
Stepanovich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A countering left hand to the body from Turcotte misses.
Turcotte keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stepanovich.
Turcotte misses the jab.
Stepanovich thuds a left hand into Turcotte's body.
Stepanovich uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turcotte.
Stepanovich misses the body punch
and Turcotte counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stepanovich thinking.
Stepanovich fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Turcotte throws the left hand but Stepanovich avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stepanovich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turcotte.
Stepanovich throws a hook to the side of Turcotte's head but Turcotte sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Turcotte! But no joy.
Turcotte rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stepanovich moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stepanovich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turcotte.
Turcotte throws a counter combo.
Stepanovich on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jacques Turcotte will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Nice defenses there by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stepanovich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turcotte.
Stepanovich misses with a body shot.
No joy there for Turcotte, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Turcotte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Stepanovich wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Turcotte misses with a body shot.
Turcotte moves out of range of the strikes.
Turcotte looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stepanovich with the inside leg kick.
Stepanovich throws the left hand but Turcotte avoids the punch easily.
Turcotte looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Turcotte lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A clash of legs there as Turcotte blocks the low kick.
Stepanovich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turcotte avoids the body shot from Stepanovich.
Turcotte throws a body shot but no joy.
Turcotte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stepanovich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stepanovich scores with a shot to the body.
Turcotte misses with a hook. Stepanovich ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Stepanovich cracks a nice hook into Turcotte's ribs.
Turcotte is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Turcotte misses with a looping right.
Turcotte loads up on a big right hand but Stepanovich slips the punch.
A quick step to the side and Stepanovich tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turcotte scores with a jab.
Stepanovich misses with a straight left.
Stepanovich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turcotte moves away.
Stepanovich throws a jab when Turcotte was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Turcotte on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Turcotte throws a lazy right hand but Stepanovich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turcotte swings for the body but Stepanovich moves out of range.
Stepanovich connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Turcotte momentarily.
Stepanovich throws a leg kick but Turcotte sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stepanovich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stepanovich throws a hook but Turcotte blocks it.
Jacques Turcotte seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Turcotte tries to bum rush Stepanovich with a series of wild strikes but Stepanovich uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Turcotte bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turcotte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stepanovich moves away.
Turcotte misses with a straight left.
Turcotte moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Turcotte uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stepanovich.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stepanovich sizes up Turcotte with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Turcotte lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stepanovich circles away quickly and effectively.
Stepanovich thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turcotte misses with a hook.
Turcotte feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stepanovichs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Turcotte shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stepanovich getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Turcotte takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Turcotte scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stepanovich doesn't seem bothered though.
A telegraphed right hand from Turcotte misses the target.
Stepanovich lands a nice looking body shot.
Turcotte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stepanovich.
Turcotte cracks Stepanovich with a good jab.
Stepanovich will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Stepanovich tries a head kick but it misses.
Stepanovich ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Turcotte lands a right hook to the body. #T3#
Stepanovich throws a leg kick
and Turcotte counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stepanovich throws a leg kick
and Turcotte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stepanovich swings widly with a right hand
and Turcotte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Turcotte walks into a straight right hand from Stepanovich.
Turcotte lands a jab.
Turcotte cracks Stepanovich with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice defenses there by Stepanovich.
Turcotte fails with an attempt to clinch.
Turcotte showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stepanovich.
A big left from Stepanovich misses.
Stepanovich chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stepanovich throws a head kick but Turcotte moves out of range.
Stepanovich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turcotte throws out the jab.
Stepanovich throws a sloppy head kick
and Turcotte counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stepanovich ducks under a wild hook from Turcotte.
Stepanovich throws a chopping leg kick but Turcotte manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T4#
A solid leg kick lands there for Stepanovich.
Stepanovich lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stepanovich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turcotte moves away.
Turcotte throws a series of punches but Stepanovich moves out of range.
Turcotte blocks a jab.
Stepanovich on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stepanovich misses the shot to the body.
Stepanovich looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Turcotte steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stepanovich.
Turcotte bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stepanovich's head.
Stepanovich lands a right hook to the body.
Turcotte misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stepanovich throws an off balance right hand
and Turcotte counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stepanovich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turcotte manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Turcotte! But no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stepanovich throws a looping overhand right but Turcotte ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Turcotte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stepanovich connects with a right hand. Turcotte shakes it off.
Turcotte misses with a wild body shot.
No joy there for Turcotte, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jacques Turcotte will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Stepanovich moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stepanovich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turcotte moves away.
Stepanovich lands with a straight right. Turcotte didn't see that one coming.
Turcotte cracks Stepanovich with a good jab.
Stepanovich misses with a body shot
and Turcotte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Turcotte throws the left hand but Stepanovich avoids the punch easily.
Stepanovich slips under a jab.
Stepanovich scores with a hook.
Stepanovich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turcotte manages to avoid it.
Stepanovich stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stepanovich bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Turcotte's head.
Turcotte fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Turcotte bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stepanovich's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turcotte walks into a straight right hand from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich lands with a right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turcotte staying out of range there.
Turcotte swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A punch combination from Turcotte misses. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Stepanovich.
A little jabbing left from Turcotte on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Turcotte ducks under a wild hook from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich swings away with a body shot that misses
and Turcotte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stepanovich defending well as Turcotte loads up on a big left hand.
Turcotte lands a slapping body shot.
Turcotte slips a straight right by Stepanovich.
Turcotte looks to land a combination but Stepanovich avoids it well.
Stepanovich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stepanovich lands the left hand.
The fighters circling - Stepanovich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stepanovich defending well as Turcotte loads up on a big left hand.
Stepanovich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turcotte.
Stepanovich throws a lazy right hand but Turcotte sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turcotte fails to land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Stepanovich misses the target.
Stepanovich thuds a left hand into Turcotte's body.
Stepanovich takes one to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turcotte throws a hook but Stepanovich avoids it easily.#T2#
Turcotte throws a lazy right hand but Stepanovich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turcotte's corner calls for a 1-2. Turcotte obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stepanovich, as that shot connected.
Turcotte misses with a hook. Stepanovich ducked under it nicely.
Stepanovich misses with an uppercut. Turcotte saw that one coming.
Stepanovich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turcotte manages to avoid it.
Turcotte ducks under a wild hook from Stepanovich.
Turcotte slips under a jab from Stepanovich.
Turcotte swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Turcotte misses the shot to the body.
Stepanovich throws a series of punches but Turcotte avoids them all with ease.
Turcotte lands the left hand.
Stepanovich just misses with a punch to the body.
Turcotte throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stepanovich sees it coming and avoids it easily.
No joy there for Turcotte, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A lazy left from Turcotte finds it's target.
Stepanovich pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stepanovich swings for the body but Turcotte moves out of range. #T3#
Stepanovich throws out a loose jab but Turcotte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stepanovich jabs Turcotte to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Turcotte looks to land a right hand but Stepanovich moved out of range.
Turcotte takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Turcotte misses with a straight right.
Stepanovich throws a head kick but Turcotte moves out of range.
Stepanovich throws a body punch but Turcotte moves out of range.
Stepanovich works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Turcotte throws a lazy right hand but Stepanovich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stepanovich throws a lazy right hand but Turcotte sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turcotte is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stepanovich throws a hook but Turcotte blocks it.
Turcotte throws a shot from downtown. Stepanovich moves away and avoids it.
Stepanovich with a nice calf kick.
Turcotte lands a lovely overhand right.
Turcotte missing with a left hand there. Stepanovich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turcotte uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich moves out of range as Turcotte strikes.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sloppy strikes from Turcotte. Those never looked like landing.
A combination from Turcotte does no damage.
Turcotte's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stepanovich connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Turcotte scrambles back to his feet.
Stepanovich misses with a left hand
and Turcotte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stepanovich connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Turcotte connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Turcotte is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stepanovich thuds his right hand into Turcotte's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Turcotte misses with a looping left.
Stepanovich takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Stepanovich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stepanovich misses with a hook.
Turcotte cracks Stepanovich with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stepanovich throws an off balance right hand
and Stepanovich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stepanovich lands a jab to the head.
Stepanovich tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Turcotte avoids the body shot from Stepanovich.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Olenev Stepanovich did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Turcotte misses with a straight left.
Stepanovich throws the left hand but Turcotte avoids the punch easily.
Stepanovich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turcotte.
A jab from Turcotte misses.
Stepanovich loads up on a big right hand but Turcotte slips the punch.
Turcotte misses with a double jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Stepanovich. That snapped Turcotte's head back.
Stepanovich ducks under a wild hook from Turcotte.
A shot to the liver by Stepanovich. Beautiful body shot.
Turcotte takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Turcotte cracks Stepanovich with a good jab.
Stepanovich lands a head kick. Turcotte smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Stepanovich connects with a solid leg kick.
Turcotte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stepanovich.
Turcotte takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
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!
Stepanovich throws out a loose jab but Turcotte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stepanovich swings for the body but Turcotte moves out of range.
Turcotte misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Stepanovich on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Stepanovich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stepanovich misses with a left hand
and Turcotte counters with a straight right hand.
Turcotte might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Turcotte takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut.
Turcotte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stepanovich.
A slow jab from Stepanovich misses its intended target.
Turcotte misses with a looping left.
Stepanovich throwing a counter right hand but Turcotte manages to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Stepanovich misses
and Turcotte counters with a one-two to the body.
Turcotte misses with a looping left.
Stepanovich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turcotte.
Turcotte blocks a jab.
Stepanovich slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stepanovich. Turcotte does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stepanovich takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stepanovich works Turcotte's body with a nice hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Turcotte.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Turcotte throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Turcotte checks a leg kick.
Stepanovich throws a shot from downtown. Turcotte moves away and avoids it.
Stepanovich misses with a hook.
Stepanovich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turcotte.
Turcotte throws a hook but Stepanovich avoids it easily.
Stepanovich scores with a jab. Turcotte acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Turcotte wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Turcotte lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stepanovich backs up against the cage.
Turcotte takes one to the side of the head.
Turcotte slips under a jab from Stepanovich.
Turcotte throws a counter combo.
Stepanovich throws out a loose jab but Turcotte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stepanovich feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Turcottes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Turcotte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Stepanovich misses.
Stepanovich takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice body punch from Turcotte.
Turcotte throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stepanovich sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Stepanovich jabs at Turcotte's body.
Stepanovich thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turcotte is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Stepanovich with a body shot.
Stepanovich's jab looks to have found its range, popping Turcotte under the eye.
A big left from Stepanovich misses.
Turcotte scores with a one two! Stepanovich had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Turcotte misses the shot to the body.
Stepanovich scores with the left hand. Turcotte knows he should have avoided that one.
Stepanovich misses with an uppercut.
Stepanovich throws a right hand that Turcotte ducks under and follows up with a left that Turcotte also avoids with ease.
Stepanovich loads up on a big right hand but Turcotte slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Turcotte on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stepanovich ducks under a wild hook from Turcotte.
Stepanovich scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stepanovich throws a big shot that misses.
Stepanovich walks into a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stepanovich takes a swing at Turcotte's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Stepanovich misses. #T4#
A jab from Stepanovich does it's job there.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut.
Stepanovich throws a big shot that misses.
Stepanovich connects with the punch.
Turcotte avoids the body shot from Stepanovich.
Nice body punch from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich lands with an overhand left.
Turcotte throws a shot from downtown. Stepanovich moves away and avoids it.
Turcotte looks to land a right hand but Stepanovich moved out of range.
Turcotte moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stepanovich misses with a body shot.
Turcotte throws out a counter right but Stepanovich avoids it with no problem.
Stepanovich lands with a cross.
Turcotte misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turcotte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stepanovich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turcotte.
Turcotte keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Olenev Stepanovich will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Turcotte jabs at Stepanovich's body.
Stepanovich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turcotte moves away.
Turcotte is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Turcotte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stepanovich throws a predictable looking body shot
and Turcotte counters with a nice uppercut.
Turcotte is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stepanovich throws a shot from downtown. Turcotte moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stepanovich. Turcotte does a little dance to reset his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Turcotte misses.
Stepanovich ducks right into an uppercut from Turcotte.
Turcotte scores with a body shot.
Stepanovich staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stepanovich misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Turcotte counter with a right hand.
Stepanovich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stepanovich stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stepanovich misses the shot to the body.
Turcotte misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Stepanovich wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Stepanovich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turcotte.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut. Stepanovich saw that one coming.
Turcotte on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stepanovich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turcotte.
Turcotte misses with a looping right.
Turcotte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stepanovich was well out of range. Poor timing from Turcotte.
Stepanovich swings widly with a right hand
and Turcotte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Turcotte fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Turcotte lands a jab.
Turcotte looks to land a left hand but Stepanovich moved out of range nicely.
Stepanovich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stepanovich throws a poor cross that misses
and Turcotte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Turcotte lands a jab to the nose.
A low kick lands for Stepanovich.
Stepanovich defending well as Turcotte loads up on a big left hand.
Stepanovich throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from Stepanovich misses. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turcotte misses with a looping right.
An inside leg kick from Stepanovich misses.
Turcotte lands a lovely overhand right.
Stepanovich misses with the combination.
Stepanovich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turcotte doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Stepanovich throws a leg kick but Turcotte sees it coming and moves out of range.
Turcotte on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stepanovich. Stepanovich obviously looking to wear him down.
Turcotte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turcotte works the jab nicely.
Stepanovich slips a jab from Turcotte.
Turcotte looks to throw the jab but Stepanovich is out of range.
Stepanovich slips under a jab from Turcotte.
Turcotte scores with a body shot.
Turcotte ducks under a wild hook from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich slips a jab from Turcotte.
Stepanovich connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T3#
Stepanovich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turcotte.
Stepanovich was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stepanovich swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Stepanovich moves away from the strike by Turcotte.
Stepanovich bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Turcotte's head.
Turcotte misses with a straight right.
Stepanovich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turcotte.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Turcotte, as that shot connected.
Turcotte fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice defenses there by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turcotte.
Stepanovich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turcotte manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Turcotte on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stepanovich connects with a crisp jab.
Turcotte throws a looping overhand right but Stepanovich ducks down to avoid it.
Turcotte throws a big shot that misses.
Stepanovich throws the left hand but Turcotte avoids the punch easily.
Stepanovich misses with a leg kick
and Turcotte counters with a straight right hand.
Turcotte takes a swing at Stepanovich's ribcage but misses.
Turcotte's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
Stepanovich moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Stepanovich scores with a jab. Turcotte acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stepanovich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turcotte.
A low kick from Stepanovich misses
and Turcotte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Turcotte misses with a looping left.
Stepanovich blocks a jab.
Stepanovich tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Turcotte is able to avoid easily.
A little jabbing left from Turcotte on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Turcotte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich looks to throw the jab but Turcotte is out of range.
Stepanovich scores with a body shot.
Turcotte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stepanovich moves away.
Turcotte misses with a hook. Stepanovich ducked under it nicely.
Turcotte misses with a body shot.
Turcotte scores with a decent looking hook.
Turcotte misses with a looping right.
Stepanovich buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Turcotte comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Turcotte has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 45:50
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 47:48
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jacques Turcotte!

Jacques Turcotte is the new lightweight champion!

 

Event: Nfld 29     
Date:   Jan 21, 2023
#R1#
Stepanovich takes a swing at Turcotte's ribcage but misses.
Stepanovich misses the shot to the body.
Stepanovich tries a head kick but it misses.
Good exchange - Stepanovich coming out on top.
Turcotte looks to land a right hand but Stepanovich moved out of range.
Stepanovich moves out of range as Turcotte strikes.
Stepanovich swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Olenev Stepanovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turcotte throws the left hand but Stepanovich avoids the punch easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stepanovich.
Turcotte fails to land with a series of punches.
Stepanovich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turcotte was well out of range. Poor timing from Stepanovich.
Turcotte throws out a loose jab but Stepanovich uses good head movement to avoid it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Stepanovich 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.
Turcotte slips a straight right by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich looks to land a left hand but Turcotte moved out of range nicely.
Stepanovich rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Turcotte counters with a nice uppercut.
Turcotte just misses with a punch to the body.
Stepanovich takes a swing at Turcotte's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Turcotte misses the target.
It seemed like Stepanovich was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Turcotte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stepanovich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turcotte manages to avoid it.
Turcotte swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Turcotte takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch combination from Turcotte misses. #T1#
Turcotte scores with a decent looking hook.
Turcotte takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stepanovich misses the shot to the body.
Stepanovich misses with a looping left.
Stepanovich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turcotte was well out of range. Poor timing from Stepanovich.
Turcotte ducks under a wild hook from Stepanovich.
Turcotte will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Turcotte walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Turcotte throws a shot from downtown. Stepanovich moves away and avoids it.
Stepanovich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stepanovich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turcotte manages to avoid it.
Stepanovich on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stepanovich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turcotte.
Stepanovich connects with a right hand. Turcotte shakes it off.
Stepanovich moves out of range as Turcotte strikes.
Turcotte uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stepanovich.
Turcotte connects with a looping right hand. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stepanovich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turcotte staying out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Turcotte misses the target.
Turcotte avoids the body shot from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A big left from Stepanovich misses.
Turcotte swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Turcotte throws a right and a left that both miss.
Turcotte moves out of range as Stepanovich strikes.
A quick step to the side and Turcotte tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turcotte slips under a jab from Stepanovich.
Turcotte steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich misses with a hook. Turcotte ducked under it nicely.
Stepanovich throws out a loose jab but Turcotte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turcotte moves out of range as Stepanovich strikes.
Turcotte throwing a counter right hand but Stepanovich manages to avoid it.
Stepanovich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turcotte misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Decent striking displayed by Stepanovich there.
Turcotte connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stepanovich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stepanovich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stepanovich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've been told by Turcotte's head coaches at Cope's that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T3#
Stepanovich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turcotte 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.
A swing and a miss from Turcotte.
Turcotte cracks Stepanovich with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Stepanovich throws the left hand but Turcotte avoids the punch easily.
Stepanovich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stepanovich slips a straight right by Turcotte.
Stepanovich looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Turcotte uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stepanovich.
A jab lands there for Turcotte.
Stepanovich throws a leg kick but Turcotte checks it.
Turcotte swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stepanovich! But no joy.
Stepanovich throws a sloppy head kick and Turcotte moves out of range easily.
Turcotte misses with a looping left.
Turcotte missing with a left hand there. Stepanovich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stepanovich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Turcotte is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Stepanovich throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stepanovich moves out of range as Turcotte strikes.
Turcotte checks the leg kick.
Stepanovich pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Stepanovich cracks Turcotte with an open hand slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stepanovich misses the jab.
Stepanovich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stepanovich throws a body shot but no joy.
Turcotte walks into a left hand.
A slow jab from Stepanovich misses its intended target.
Turcotte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich throws a body shot but no joy.
Stepanovich pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Turcotte throws a series of punches but Stepanovich moves out of range.
Turcotte throws a jab but it's blocked by Stepanovich.
Turcotte fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stepanovich throws the left hand but Turcotte avoids the punch easily.
Turcotte is looking to counter punch.
Stepanovich moves out of range as Turcotte strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turcotte moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stepanovich misses with a hook. Turcotte ducked under it nicely.
Turcotte throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stepanovich sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stepanovich stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stepanovich throws a leg kick
and Turcotte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Olenev Stepanovich will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Turcotte misses with an uppercut. Stepanovich saw that one coming.
Stepanovich connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Turcotte momentarily.
Stepanovich misses with an uppercut.
Stepanovich connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Turcotte.
Stepanovich staying out of range there.
Turcotte moves out of range as Stepanovich strikes.
Stepanovich takes a swing at Turcotte's ribcage but misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Turcotte, as that shot connected.
Turcotte lands with a hook. Stepanovich tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stepanovich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turcotte moves away.
Stepanovich slips a straight right by Turcotte.
Stepanovich scores with a nice head shot.
Turcotte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stepanovich manages to avoid it.
Turcotte lands a jab to the nose.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turcotte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stepanovich moves away.
Stepanovich tests Turcotte's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stepanovich slips under a jab from Turcotte.
A little jabbing left from Stepanovich on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Turcotte takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Stepanovich misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Turcotte misses the target.
Turcotte scores with a shot to the body.
Stepanovich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turcotte is looking to counter punch.
Stepanovich looks to throw the jab but Turcotte is out of range.
Stepanovich throws a hook to the side of Turcotte's head but Turcotte sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stepanovich walks into a straight right hand from Turcotte.
Stepanovich misses the shot to the body.
Turcotte was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Turcotte slips a straight right by Stepanovich.
Turcotte is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Stepanovich ducks under a wild hook from Turcotte.
Stepanovich with a jab.
Stepanovich looks to throw the jab but Turcotte is out of range.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut.
Stepanovich misses with a wild body shot.
Turcotte uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stepanovich.
Turcotte lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stepanovich scores with a hook to the body. Turcotte takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A big left from Turcotte misses.
Stepanovich lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Turcotte at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stepanovich thuds his right hand into Turcotte's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T2#
Turcotte tries to bum rush Stepanovich with a series of wild strikes but Stepanovich uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stepanovich misses with a body shot.
Stepanovich looks to score with a jab to the body but Turcotte is just out of range.
Turcotte misses with a straight left.
A nice side step and Stepanovich releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Stepanovich is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stepanovich throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Turcotte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stepanovich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turcotte lands a jab to Stepanovich's midsection.
Turcotte displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stepanovich throws out the jab.
Stepanovich throws a body punch but Turcotte moves out of range.
Stepanovich misses with a wild body shot.
Turcotte swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stepanovich lands a glancing blow to the side of Turcotte's head.
Turcotte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich slips under a jab from Turcotte.
Turcotte slips a jab from Stepanovich.
Turcotte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turcotte moves out of range of the strikes.
Stepanovich looks to score with a jab to the body but Turcotte is just out of range.
Stepanovich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turcotte throws out the jab. #T3#
Stepanovich jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Turcotte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich throws the left hand but Turcotte avoids the punch easily.
Stepanovich scores with a jab to the body.
Stepanovich lands a leg kick that knocks Turcotte off balance momentarily.
Turcotte dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stepanovich. Turcotte does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turcotte swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Stepanovich throws a lazy right hand but Turcotte sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A combination from Turcotte does no damage.
Turcotte slips a straight right by Stepanovich.
Turcotte swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Stepanovich throws a body shot but no joy.
Stepanovich tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Turcotte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stepanovich throws a good cross that connects.
Turcotte throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stepanovich takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stepanovich moves away from the strike by Turcotte.
Stepanovich now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Stepanovich throws a shot from downtown. Turcotte moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Stepanovich scores with a leg kick.
Stepanovich throws a sloppy head kick and Turcotte moves out of range easily.
Turcotte blocks a jab.
Turcotte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stepanovich throws out a counter right but Turcotte avoids it with no problem.
A leg kick checked by Turcotte.
A jab from Turcotte misses.
Stepanovich misses with a hook.
Stepanovich takes a swing at Turcotte's ribcage but misses.
Stepanovich misses with a straight right.
Stepanovich throws a big shot that misses.
Stepanovich throws out a loose jab but Turcotte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stepanovich takes a swing at Turcotte's ribcage but misses.
Turcotte throws a right hand that Stepanovich ducks under and follows up with a left that Stepanovich also avoids with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stepanovich throws a lazy right hand but Turcotte sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turcotte moves out of range as Stepanovich strikes.
Turcotte avoids the head kick by Stepanovich.
Turcotte misses with a straight left.
Turcotte lands with an uppercut that bounces Stepanovich off the cage and back into range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Olenev Stepanovich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Stepanovich stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stepanovich scores with a shot to the body.
Stepanovich throws a lazy uppercut
letting Turcotte counter with a right hand.
Stepanovich bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stepanovich misses with a looping right.
Turcotte is looking to counter punch.
Stepanovich has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stepanovich tests Turcotte's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stepanovich misses with a head kick.
Turcotte lands a nice shot to the body.
Turcotte throws a big shot that misses.
Stepanovich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Turcotte lands with a straight right. Stepanovich didn't see that one coming.
Turcotte misses with a wild body shot.
Stepanovich defending well as Turcotte loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Stepanovich misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stepanovich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turcotte swings for the body but Stepanovich moves out of range.
Turcotte steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stepanovich.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stepanovich. Turcotte does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turcotte lands a head shot.#T1#
A jab lands there for Stepanovich.
Stepanovich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turcotte was well out of range. Poor timing from Stepanovich.
Turcotte ducks right into an uppercut from Stepanovich.
Turcotte ducks under a wild hook from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich lands a jab.
Turcotte misses with a hook. Stepanovich ducked under it nicely.
Stepanovich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turcotte manages to avoid it.
Turcotte was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Turcotte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Stepanovich was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Turcotte moves out of range as Stepanovich strikes.
Turcotte slips under a jab from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich throws a head kick that misses.
Stepanovich thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stepanovich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turcotte was well out of range. Poor timing from Stepanovich.
It looked like Turcotte was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Turcotte throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stepanovich sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turcotte. Stepanovich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stepanovich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Olenev Stepanovich seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stepanovich throws the left hand but Turcotte avoids the punch easily.
Stepanovich misses with a head kick. #T2#
Stepanovich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turcotte manages to avoid it.
Turcotte swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Stepanovich ducks under a wild hook from Turcotte.
Turcotte uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stepanovich.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stepanovich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turcotte was well out of range. Poor timing from Stepanovich.
Turcotte misses with a series of wild punches.
Turcotte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stepanovich.
Turcotte connects with a single shot there.
Stepanovich misses with an uppercut.
Turcotte slips under a jab.
Turcotte throws a hook to the side of Stepanovich's head but Stepanovich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turcotte comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Turcotte walks into a stiff left hand from Stepanovich.
A head kick misses from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turcotte looks to land a combination but Stepanovich avoids it well.
Stepanovich lands the left hand.
Stepanovich on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T3#
Turcotte throws a hook but Stepanovich avoids it easily.
Stepanovich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turcotte.
Turcotte dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stepanovich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stepanovich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Turcotte.
Turcotte misses the jab.
Stepanovich takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Turcotte stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stepanovich showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Turcotte.
Stepanovich lands a lovely overhand right.
Stepanovich misses with a hook.
Turcotte doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
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!
Stepanovich connects with a good right hand that stumbles Turcotte. Turcotte circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Turcotte lands the left hand.#T4#
Turcotte tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Turcotte missing with a left hand there. Stepanovich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turcotte connects with a single shot there.
Stepanovich moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stepanovich misses with a straight left.
Stepanovich misses with a straight left.
Turcotte swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stepanovich ducks under a wild hook from Turcotte.
Stepanovich misses with a right hand
and Turcotte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Turcotte slips a straight right by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich jabs Turcotte to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Turcotte lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stepanovich takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab lands there for Turcotte.
Stepanovich tries to land a leg kick but Turcotte saw it coming and moves away.
A swing and a miss from Turcotte.
Turcotte looks to throw the jab but Stepanovich is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Jacques Turcotte did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4#
Stepanovich misses with a lunging right hand
and Turcotte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Turcotte fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stepanovich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stepanovich throws a lazy uppercut
letting Turcotte counter with a right hand.
Turcotte throws a hook to the side of Stepanovich's head but Stepanovich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turcotte ducks under a wild hook from Stepanovich.
An attempted straight right counter from Turcotte misses the target.
Stepanovich swings widly with a right hand
and Stepanovich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stepanovich throws an overhand right that lands on Turcotte's shoulder, as Turcotte tries to avoid the shot.
Turcotte dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stepanovich pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Turcotte misses the target.
Turcotte connects with a body shot that sends Stepanovich's belly button to the back.
Stepanovich throws a shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Stepanovich misses
and Turcotte counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stepanovich moves out of range of the strikes.
Stepanovich takes a swing at Turcotte's ribcage but misses.
Turcotte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turcotte scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Turcotte throws a body punch but Stepanovich moves out of range. #T1#
Turcotte misses with a body shot.
Stepanovich looks to land a right hand but Turcotte moved out of range.
No joy there for Turcotte, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A big right from Stepanovich misses.
Turcotte throwing a counter right hand but Stepanovich manages to avoid it.
Turcotte throws a body shot but no joy.
Stepanovich looks to score with a jab to the body but Turcotte is just out of range.
Turcotte misses the shot to the body.
Turcotte misses the jab.
Turcotte moves out of range of the leg kick from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich moves out of range of the strikes.
Stepanovich throws a poor cross that misses
letting Turcotte counter with a right hand.
Stepanovich takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Turcotte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stepanovich looks to land a right hand but Turcotte moved out of range.
Turcotte is looking for a counter combo.
Turcotte avoids the head kick by Stepanovich.
Turcotte slips a straight right by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich lands with a hook. Turcotte tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T2#
Stepanovich throws a head kick that half lands.
Stepanovich feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Turcottes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turcotte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Turcotte swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Turcotte scores with a jab to the head.
Turcotte with a hook.
Turcotte ducks under a wild hook from Stepanovich.
Turcotte misses with a wild body shot.
Stepanovich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turcotte was well out of range. Poor timing from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich throws a hook but Turcotte blocks it.
Stepanovich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stepanovich scores with a jab to the head.
Turcotte digs a good body shot into Stepanovich's ribs.
A cross from Turcotte lands.
Turcotte ducks under a wild hook from Stepanovich.
A combination from Turcotte does no damage.
Turcotte fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T3#
Turcotte slips under a jab.
A left lands for Turcotte.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut.
Turcotte throws a lazy right hand but Stepanovich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stepanovich throws a low kick, looking for Turcotte's leg but Turcotte calmly moves out of range.
Stepanovich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stepanovich just misses with a punch to the body.
Turcotte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stepanovich.
Turcotte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stepanovich fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Turcotte keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stepanovich.
Turcotte with a nice cross.
Stepanovich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Turcotte wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Turcotte scores with a body shot.
Stepanovich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice body punch from Stepanovich.
A head kick by Stepanovich misses
and Turcotte counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Turcotte ducks under a wild hook from Stepanovich.
Turcotte throwing a counter right hand but Stepanovich manages to avoid it.
Stepanovich misses with a straight right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Turcotte misses.
Stepanovich misses the shot to the body.
Turcotte is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Turcotte misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Turcotte connects with a body shot that sends Stepanovich's belly button to the back.
Turcotte takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stepanovich just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Turcotte on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stepanovich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stepanovich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turcotte.
Turcotte ducks under a wild hook from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich lands a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Stepanovich misses.
Turcotte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stepanovich.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Turcotte had his way with Olenev Stepanovich in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Stepanovich loads up on a big right hand but Turcotte slips the punch.
Stepanovich misses with a left hand
and Turcotte counters with a stiff right hand.
Stepanovich wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Turcotte checks the leg kick.
Stepanovich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turcotte throws a nice looking combination but Stepanovich bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Turcotte walks into a stiff left hand from Stepanovich.
A jab from Stepanovich does it's job there.
Stepanovich throws a lazy uppercut
letting Turcotte counter with a right hand.
Turcotte works the jab nicely.
Turcotte lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stepanovich at a distance.
Stepanovich needs to keep his hands up - Turcotte had a free shot at his head there.
Stepanovich lands the left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turcotte takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Good shot there by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich staying out of range there.
Stepanovich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turcotte. #T1#
Turcotte jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turcotte defending well as Stepanovich loads up on a big left hand.
A big left from Turcotte misses.
Stepanovich works the jab nicely.
Turcotte misses with the combination.
Stepanovich keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turcotte.
Turcotte misses with a looping right.
A countering left hand to the body from Stepanovich misses.
Nice defenses there by Stepanovich.
Some wild striking there from Turcotte.
Stepanovich looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stepanovich slips a jab from Turcotte.
Turcotte misses with a hook.
Stepanovich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stepanovich throws the left hand but Turcotte avoids the punch easily.
Stepanovich lands a nice shot to the body.
Turcotte bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Turcotte dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stepanovich misses the jab.
Stepanovich blocks a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stepanovich.
Turcotte misses with a looping left.
Turcotte misses with a hook.
Stepanovich throws a big counter head kick but Turcotte avoids it with no problem.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turcotte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stepanovich.
Stepanovich just misses with a punch to the body.
Stepanovich with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Turcotte uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich works the jab nicely.
Stepanovich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turcotte.
A cross from Turcotte lands.
Turcotte moves away from the strike by Stepanovich.
Turcotte ducks under a wild hook from Stepanovich.
Turcotte throws a big shot that misses.
Turcotte misses with a hook. Stepanovich ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Stepanovich throws a shot to the body.
Stepanovich keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turcotte.
Stepanovich throws a hook but Turcotte avoids it easily.
Turcotte misses with a looping right.
Turcotte lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Turcotte looks to land a right hand but Stepanovich moved out of range.
Stepanovich with a hook.
Turcotte tries to move into range but Stepanovich moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Turcotte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stepanovich throws a big shot that misses.
Turcotte was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stepanovich just misses with a punch to the body.
Stepanovich connects with a nice looking jab.
Stepanovich scores with a crisp jab that stopped Turcotte in his tracks.
Turcotte scores with a hook.
Turcotte throws a jab but it's blocked by Stepanovich.
Turcotte takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circle momentarily. Stepanovich darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Turcotte on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Turcotte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turcotte scores with a nice strike.
Stepanovich throws a body punch but Turcotte moves out of range.
Stepanovich gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Turcotte.
Stepanovich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stepanovich throws a body punch but Turcotte moves out of range.
Turcotte is looking to counter punch.
Stepanovich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turcotte.
Stepanovich jabs at Turcotte's body.
Turcotte cracks Stepanovich with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Turcotte swings for the body but Stepanovich moves out of range.
Stepanovich moves out of range as Turcotte strikes.
It seemed like Stepanovich was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Turcotte takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Turcotte looks to land a left hand but Stepanovich moved out of range nicely.
Turcotte thuds his right hand into Stepanovich's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stepanovich slips a straight right by Turcotte.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Olenev Stepanovich.
I think Stepanovich 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 48:48
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 46:49
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Olenev Stepanovich!

Olenev Stepanovich is the new lightweight champion!
Olenev Stepanovich seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Nfld christmas special     
Date:   Dec 29, 2022
#R1#
Zwirn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stepanovich throws a hook but Zwirn blocks it.
Zwirn moves away from the strike by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Stepanovich on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zwirn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zwirn lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Zwirn walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Frederick Zwirn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zwirn throws a looping overhand right but Stepanovich ducks down to avoid it.
Stepanovich connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stepanovich paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zwirn closes the distance looking to clinch
and Stepanovich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stepanovich is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stepanovich throws a lazy right hand but Zwirn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stepanovich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stepanovich throwing a counter right hand but Zwirn manages to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zwirn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Zwirn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zwirn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zwirn looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zwirn uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stepanovich slips a straight right by Zwirn.
An attempted straight right counter from Stepanovich misses the target.
Stepanovich showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zwirn.
Stepanovich is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Zwirn rushes Stepanovich and presses him up against the cage.
Stepanovich is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Zwirn is defending well.
Zwirn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stepanovich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stepanovich lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stepanovich blocks an uppercut.
Zwirn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stepanovich misses with the head strike.
Stepanovich tries to throw a body punch but Zwirn avoids it by throwing Stepanovich back against the cage.
Stepanovich misses with a body punch. #T2#
Stepanovich tries for a takedown. No joy. #TD#
Stepanovich has clasped his hands together around Zwirn's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
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!
Stepanovich creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Zwirn sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Stepanovich throws a strike aimed at the side of Zwirn's head but Zwirn avoids it well.
Stepanovich is looking to take a break and control but Zwirn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zwirn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stepanovich has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Zwirn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stepanovich. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stepanovich dominating with strikes here.
Stepanovich unloads with some shots from mount but Zwirn bucks and avoids them well. #T3#
Stepanovich throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Zwirn because Stepanovich loaded up on that one.
Stepanovich trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Stepanovich thowing shots but they're missing.
Stepanovich throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Zwirn is squirming around, avoiding Stepanovich's attempts to control the action.
Zwirn wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Stepanovich tries to control but Zwirn wriggling away. #T4#
Stepanovich lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Stepanovich connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Stepanovich thowing shots but they're missing.
Stepanovich trying to control but Zwirn is having none of it.
Zwirn wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zwirn is in a horrible position here. Stepanovich smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Stepanovich takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Olenev Stepanovich dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Stepanovich defending well as Zwirn loads up on a big left hand.
Zwirn moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stepanovich throws the left hand but Zwirn avoids the punch easily.
Zwirn misses with a straight right.
Zwirn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stepanovich uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zwirn tries to clinch up but Stepanovich circles away and keeps his distance.
Zwirn wants to clinch but Stepanovich slips to the side
and Stepanovich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zwirn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Zwirn closes the distance and clinches.
Stepanovich blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zwirn misses with the head strike.
Zwirn swings wildly with an uppercut but Stepanovich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stepanovich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stepanovich tries to work over Zwirn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stepanovich can't find room to land a body shot as Zwirn controls the action.
A right hand to the body from Stepanovich. #T1#
Stepanovich lands a body shot.
Stepanovich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stepanovich throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stepanovich is trying to break the clinch but Zwirn has him pressed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich blocking some punches.
Stepanovich is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Stepanovich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zwirn tries to close the distance and clinch but Stepanovich swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stepanovich shoots in but Zwirn avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Zwirn misses the target.
Stepanovich shoots for a double leg takedown but Zwirn sprawls well. He's pushed Stepanovich's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Zwirn throws a sloppy body shot
and Stepanovich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zwirn tries to close the distance and clinch but Stepanovich swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Zwirn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Stepanovich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
It looks like Stepanovich has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Stepanovich attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Stepanovich is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T2#
Stepanovich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zwirn manages to avoid it.
Zwirn misses with a right hand
and Stepanovich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big right from Stepanovich misses.
Stepanovich smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
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!
Zwirn tries to clinch up
and Stepanovich counters with a nice uppercut.
Stepanovich fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olenev Stepanovich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stepanovich lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Zwirn moves into the clinch successfully. #TD#
Stepanovich wants the takedown. Zwirn is fighting it off but Stepanovich persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Zwirn's guard against the cage.
Stepanovich working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Olenev Stepanovich overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stepanovich works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3#
Stepanovich is looking to advance position but Zwirn won't allow it.
Zwirn blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Stepanovich thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stepanovich thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stepanovich thows a huge punch but Zwirn dodges it nicely.
Stepanovich performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Stepanovich thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zwirn's head.
Stepanovich thows a huge punch but Zwirn dodges it nicely.
Stepanovich 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.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Zwirn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich wants to free his trapped foot but Zwirn is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Stepanovich working the head and body with strikes.
Stepanovich is trying to control the action in half guard but Zwirn is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stepanovich throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stepanovich 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.
Zwirn 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.
Stepanovich controlling the pace.
Stepanovich is looking to stall here but Zwirn recovers full guard.
Stepanovich sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Olenev Stepanovich 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Stepanovich lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Zwirn tries to clinch up but Stepanovich circles away and keeps his distance.
Stepanovich lands a jab.#CL2#
Zwirn has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Stepanovich's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zwirn throws a nice looking combination but Stepanovich bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stepanovich is looking to score with low kicks.
Zwirn steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Stepanovich.
Olenev Stepanovich is winning the standup battle so far.
Zwirn misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stepanovich lands a head shot.
Zwirn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stepanovich looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Stepanovich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zwirn can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Zwirn instigates a clinch. #T1##BC#
Stepanovich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stepanovich throws a lazy right hand but Zwirn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zwirn tries to counter by closing the distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Stepanovich misses the target.
Stepanovich defending well as Zwirn loads up on a big left hand.
Zwirn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zwirn is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Zwirn checks a low kick from Stepanovich.#CL2#
Zwirn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stepanovich tries to work over Zwirn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zwirn misses with a punch on the inside.
Stepanovich has had enough of the clinch but Zwirn keeps him there for the moment.
Zwirn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Stepanovich breaks from the clinch.
Zwirn throws a poor cross that misses
and Stepanovich counters with a slapping leg kick.
Zwirn connects with the punch.
Zwirn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Olenev Stepanovich is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Stepanovich cracks Zwirn with a good jab.
Zwirn tries to clinch up.
Stepanovich works Zwirn's body with a nice hook.
Stepanovich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stepanovich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zwirn throws a hook to the side of Stepanovich's head but Stepanovich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stepanovich.
Zwirn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stepanovich swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Zwirn clinches up with Stepanovich and pushes him back against the cage.
Zwirn lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zwirn.
Zwirn misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Zwirn throws a punch but it's blocked by Stepanovich.
Zwirn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stepanovich is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Zwirn gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Stepanovich blocks an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Zwirn.
A head punch on the inside from Zwirn fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stepanovich.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zwirn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Stepanovich blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Zwirn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stepanovich blocks an uppercut.
Stepanovich blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zwirn has a couple of punches blocked by Stepanovich.
A body shot lands from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich blocks an uppercut.
Stepanovich doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Frederick Zwirn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stepanovich misses with a punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Frederick Zwirn.
I think Stepanovich 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olenev Stepanovich!

Olenev Stepanovich thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Nfld live 17     
Date:   Dec 03, 2022
#R1#
Turcotte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stepanovich misses with a low kick.
Nice straight punches there by Turcotte. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Turcotte.
Turcotte bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Turcotte dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've been told by Stepanovich's head coaches at Besta-Fera Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Turcotte uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stepanovich.
Turcotte fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stepanovich throws a low kick, looking for Turcotte's leg but Turcotte calmly moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stepanovich. Turcotte does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stepanovich listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Turcotte uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Turcotte swings widly with a right hand
and Stepanovich counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stepanovich lands a really nice looking cross but Turcotte seems unphased.
Stepanovich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Turcotte throws a jab but it's blocked by Stepanovich. #T1#
Turcotte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich misses with a body shot.
Jacques Turcotte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stepanovich misses with a wild body shot.
Stepanovich walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut
and Stepanovich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A clash of legs there as Turcotte blocks the low kick.
Stepanovich bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Turcotte's head.
Stepanovich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turcotte lands with an uppercut that bounces Stepanovich off the cage and back into range.
Turcotte keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stepanovich.
Turcotte throws out a loose jab but Stepanovich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turcotte misses with a looping right.
Stepanovich shoots for a double leg takedown but Turcotte sprawls well. He's pushed Stepanovich's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T2#
Turcotte staying out of range there.
Turcotte throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stepanovich stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Turcotte swings widly with a right hand
and Stepanovich counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Turcotte might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turcotte throws a right hand that misses
and Stepanovich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Turcotte slips under a jab.
Turcotte swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Turcotte getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL2#
Turcotte moves into range and clinches up with Stepanovich.
Turcotte has Stepanovich pressed against the cage, preventing Stepanovich from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Turcotte.
A short uppercut from Turcotte.
Turcotte throws a punch but it's blocked by Stepanovich.
Turcotte pushes Stepanovich back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Stepanovich's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Turcotte with a jab.
Turcotte misses the jab.
Stepanovich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turcotte.#T3#
Turcotte lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stepanovich at a distance.
Turcotte lands a slapping body shot.
Turcotte scores with a jab to the body.
Stepanovich throws a leg kick that misses.
Turcotte throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Turcotte fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Turcotte is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Stepanovich had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Turcotte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stepanovich was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fight stays on the outside here - Turcotte looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stepanovich is looking to counter punch.
Stepanovich looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Turcotte connects with the punch.#TD#
Stepanovich shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stepanovich throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Turcotte to regain full guard.
Turcotte looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Stepanovich looking to pass the guard.
Turcotte 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.
Stepanovich looking to sit in guard and control but Turcotte gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Stepanovich seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Turcotte dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Turcotte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stepanovich swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stepanovich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab, jab by Stepanovich - just one landing.
Stepanovich throws a body shot but no joy.
Turcotte is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Stepanovich with a body shot.
Turcotte loads up on a big right hand but Stepanovich slips the punch.
Stepanovich walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Turcotte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stepanovich takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stepanovich looks to land a right hand but Turcotte moved out of range.
Turcotte throws an off balance right hand
and Stepanovich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stepanovich fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Turcotte checks it well.
Turcotte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stepanovich is looking to counter punch.
Turcotte connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jacques Turcotte seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stepanovich swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Turcotte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Turcotte throws a jab but it's blocked by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich slips under a jab.
Stepanovich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turcotte scores with a hook to the body. Stepanovich takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Turcotte goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
No luck for Stepanovich with that takedown attempt.
Stepanovich misses with a leg kick
and Turcotte counters with a nice uppercut.
A big left from Turcotte misses.
Turcotte keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Turcotte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stepanovich manages to avoid it.
Stepanovich misses with a right hand
and Stepanovich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stepanovich takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2##CL2#
Turcotte has managed to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turcotte lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Turcotte escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Turcotte throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stepanovich was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stepanovich takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stepanovich moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Stepanovich jabs Turcotte right on the nose. Turcotte blinks but takes it well.
Turcotte looks to throw the jab but Stepanovich is out of range.
Stepanovich swings away with a body shot that misses
and Turcotte counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Turcotte. Those never looked like landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Stepanovich misses the target.
Stepanovich lands a really nice looking cross but Turcotte seems unphased.
Turcotte dips to his left and cracks Stepanovich with an uppercut!
Jacques Turcotte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turcotte misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Stepanovich to counter with a crisp jab.
Stepanovich scores with the left hand. Turcotte knows he should have avoided that one. #T3#
Stepanovich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turcotte.
Stepanovich misses with a hook. Turcotte ducked under it nicely.
Stepanovich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turcotte.
Stepanovich swings for the body but Turcotte moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Turcotte misses
and Stepanovich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Turcotte scores with a nice head shot.
Sloppy strikes from Turcotte. Those never looked like landing.
Stepanovich pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Turcotte throws a series of punches but Stepanovich avoids them all with ease.
Turcotte rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stepanovich counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut
and Stepanovich counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Turcotte throws a hook but Stepanovich blocks it.#T4#
Turcotte throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Turcotte misses its intended target.
Stepanovich was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stepanovich darts in looking for a takedown but Turcotte gets double underhooks and turns Stepanovich into the cage.
Good body shot from Turcotte.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A body shot lands from Turcotte.
Turcotte blocks a body shot from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich tries to throw a body punch but Turcotte avoids it by throwing Stepanovich back against the cage.
Turcotte misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stepanovich looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Turcotte lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A right handed body shot lands from Turcotte.
Turcotte lands a left hand.
Stepanovich tries to work over Turcotte's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stepanovich takes a shot to the head.
Stepanovich takes a shot to the head.
Stepanovich's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Turcotte lands a body punch in the clinch.
Turcotte lands with a right to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turcotte cracks Stepanovich with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Turcotte - that landed with a thud.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Turcotte 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!#R3#
A left lands for Turcotte.
Stepanovich throws an overhand right that lands on Turcotte's shoulder, as Turcotte tries to avoid the shot.
Turcotte lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Stepanovich takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stepanovich comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stepanovich comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stepanovich with a jab.
Turcotte slips under a jab.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turcotte swinging wildly here.
Stepanovich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turcotte misses with a hook
and Stepanovich counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Turcotte is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Turcotte works Stepanovich's body with a nice hook.
Stepanovich uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turcotte.
Stepanovich works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Turcotte keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A jab from Turcotte misses.
Stepanovich moves out of range of the strikes.
Turcotte misses with a straight left.
Turcotte misses with a wild combination.
Turcotte lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2#
Turcotte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turcotte throws a shot from downtown. Stepanovich moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Stepanovich on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Turcotte takes a jab right on the kisser.
Turcotte takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Turcotte has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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!
Turcotte moves out of range of the leg kick from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich just misses with a punch to the body.
Stepanovich slips a jab from Turcotte.
An attempted straight right counter from Stepanovich misses the target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Turcotte checks a leg kick.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut
letting Stepanovich counter with a right hand.
Turcotte digs a good hook to Stepanovich's body.
Turcotte misses the shot to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Stepanovich misses its target.
Stepanovich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turcotte.#T3#
Stepanovich fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stepanovich swings away with a body shot that misses
and Turcotte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stepanovich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Turcotte lands with a straight right. Stepanovich didn't see that one coming.
Turcotte ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Turcotte lands a glancing blow to the side of Stepanovich's head.
Stepanovich connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stepanovich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stepanovich with a jab.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut.
Stepanovich scores with a nice right hand. #T4#
Turcotte misses with an uppercut. Stepanovich saw that one coming.
Stepanovich is looking to counter punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stepanovich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turcotte.
Stepanovich closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Stepanovich ducks under a wild hook from Turcotte.
A slow jab from Turcotte misses its intended target.
Stepanovich takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stepanovich misses with an uppercut.
Turcotte misses the jab.
Stepanovich scores with a punch to the head.
Stepanovich shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Turcotte, as that shot connected.
Stepanovich fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Turcotte really dominated that round.
That's time! Stepanovich's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Turcotte misses with a looping right.
Stepanovich throwing a counter right hand but Turcotte manages to avoid it.
Turcotte swings widly with a right hand
letting Stepanovich counter with a right hand.
Turcotte throws a jab but it's blocked by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich moves out of range of the strikes.
Turcotte takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A shot to the liver by Turcotte. Beautiful body shot.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut. Stepanovich saw that one coming.
Turcotte tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stepanovich manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stepanovich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turcotte moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stepanovich lands a body shot.
Turcotte lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stepanovich lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Turcotte's corner calls for a 1-2. Turcotte obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Stepanovich.
Stepanovich ducks under a wild hook from Turcotte.
Stepanovich throws an off balance right hand
and Turcotte counters with a three punch combo that has Stepanovich backing up. Stepanovich nods at Turcotte to acknowledge the strikes.
Turcotte with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stepanovich throws out a loose jab but Turcotte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turcotte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stepanovich moves away.
Stepanovich tries to counter with a takedown but Turcotte is quick to defend against it.
Turcotte lands a nice hook to Stepanovich's body. Stepanovich takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Turcotte misses with a body punch
and Stepanovich counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A big left from Turcotte misses.
Stepanovich misses with a low kick.
Turcotte looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stepanovich ducks under a wild hook from Turcotte.
Turcotte misses with a lunging right hand
and Stepanovich counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
A shot to the body from Stepanovich misses
and Turcotte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stepanovich has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Stepanovich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turcotte throws out the jab.
Turcotte throws a looping overhand right but Stepanovich ducks down to avoid it.
Stepanovich rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Turcotte counters with a nice uppercut.
Stepanovich sizes up Turcotte with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Turcotte missing with a left hand there. Stepanovich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turcotte lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stepanovich circles away quickly and effectively.
Stepanovich slips a straight right by Turcotte.
Stepanovich swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Stepanovich just misses with a punch to the body.
Stepanovich shoots for a double leg takedown but Turcotte sprawls well. He's pushed Stepanovich's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stepanovich slips a jab from Turcotte.#T3#
Stepanovich walks into a straight right hand from Turcotte.
Stepanovich shoots for a takedown but Turcotte saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stepanovich drops his hands momentarily and Turcotte takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Turcotte drops his hands momentarily and Stepanovich takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Turcotte throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stepanovich on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stepanovich lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stepanovich just misses with a punch to the body.
Turcotte throws a lazy uppercut
and Stepanovich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stepanovich lands a nice hook to Turcotte's body. Turcotte takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stepanovich takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Turcotte misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turcotte's corner calls for a 1-2. Turcotte obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Turcotte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turcotte scores with a hook.
Stepanovich shoots in for a double leg but Turcotte sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olenev Stepanovich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stepanovich staying out of range there.
Turcotte swings for the body but Stepanovich moves out of range.
Turcotte slips a straight right by Stepanovich.
Turcotte looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Turcotte swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stepanovich bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Turcotte's head.
Stepanovich slips under a jab.
Turcotte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stepanovich was well out of range. Poor timing from Turcotte.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Turcotte dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Turcotte misses with a hook.
Turcotte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stepanovich moves away.
Stepanovich is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Turcotte.
Stepanovich throws a poor cross that misses
and Turcotte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Turcotte throws a lazy right hand but Stepanovich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Turcotte backs away, Stepanovich returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Stepanovich with a jab.
Turcotte throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turcotte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stepanovich is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stepanovich staying out of range there.
Nice jab there from Stepanovich.
Turcotte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stepanovich.
Turcotte misses with a hook. Stepanovich ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Stepanovich lands an overhand right.
Turcotte connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stepanovich drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stepanovich throws a body punch but Turcotte moves out of range.
Turcotte misses the shot to the body.
Turcotte gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Turcotte moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut
and Stepanovich counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Turcotte thinking.
Stepanovich shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Turcotte pinned against the cage. Turcotte gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Turcotte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stepanovich.
Olenev Stepanovich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Stepanovich throws a shot from downtown. Turcotte moves away and avoids it.
Turcotte swings widly with a right hand
and Stepanovich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stepanovich scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stepanovich shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Turcotte lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stepanovich circles away quickly and effectively.
Stepanovich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turcotte lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stepanovich at a distance.
Turcotte bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stepanovich's head.
Stepanovich tries to land a leg kick but Turcotte saw it coming and moves away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Turcotte, as that shot connected.
No luck for Stepanovich with that takedown attempt. #T3#
Stepanovich walks into a jab.
Stepanovich takes one to the side of the head.
Turcotte connects with a looping right hand.
Turcotte lands a nice shot to the body.
Turcotte misses with the combination.
The fighters circling - Stepanovich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turcotte swinging wildly here.
Stepanovich scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Turcotte doesn't seem bothered though. #T4#
Turcotte jabs Stepanovich to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Turcotte moves out of range of the strikes.
Turcotte throws a jab when Stepanovich was well out of range.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut
enabling Stepanovich to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stepanovich takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stepanovich misses with a lunging right hand
and Stepanovich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Turcotte throws a right hand that misses
and Stepanovich counters with a stiff right hand.
Turcotte misses with a double jab.
It looked like Stepanovich wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stepanovich fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Turcotte is out of range.
Turcotte scores with a decent looking hook.
A low kick from Stepanovich misses
and Turcotte counters with a right hand to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Turcotte comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Turcotte winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 45:50
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 45:50
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Turcotte!

Jacques Turcotte is the new lightweight champion!

 

Event: Nfld 26     
Date:   Nov 05, 2022
#R1#
Manfield fails with the takedown.
Manfield displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stepanovich throws out the jab. #CL#
Manfield takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Stepanovich breaks from the clinch.
Manfield avoids the body shot from Stepanovich.
Manfield drops down looking for a counter takedown but Stepanovich sprawls and moves away.
No luck for Manfield with that takedown attempt.
Stepanovich swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stepanovich misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Manfield counters with a shoot takedown. Stepanovich fights it but they end up in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Stepanovich is pulling down on Manfield's head to control his posture.
Stepanovich wants to stand but Manfield is controlling the position.
Manfield trying to control but Stepanovich is working from the bottom. #T1#
Manfield throws a big elbow that misses.
Stepanovich wants to sweep but no luck.
Manfield controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Stepanovich has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Stepanovich wants to stand and escape but Manfield is having none of it.
Manfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Stepanovich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stepanovich pulls Manfield in to control the position.
Manfield pushing down on Stepanovich's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Manfield landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Manfield has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Stepanovich is refusing to be controlled, as Manfield sits in half guard.
Manfield working over Stepanovich with some ground and pound. Stepanovich looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T2#
Stepanovich is positioning himself well to prevent Manfield advancing to mount.
Manfield prevents Stepanovich from improving his position.
Stepanovich is refusing to be controlled, as Manfield sits in half guard.
Stepanovich is looking to escape.
Manfield is figuring out what he wants to do next.#ES2#
Stepanovich kicks Manfield off and gets back to his feet.
Stepanovich lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Manfield at a distance.
Stepanovich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stepanovich swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Manfield.
Stepanovich avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stepanovich only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Olenev Stepanovich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stepanovich avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Manfield or perhaps it was just good defense by Stepanovich, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reni Manfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manfield darts in looking for a takedown but Stepanovich gets double underhooks and turns Manfield into the cage.
Manfield has Stepanovich pressed against the cage, preventing Stepanovich from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stepanovich tries to throw a body punch but Manfield avoids it by throwing Stepanovich back against the cage.
Stepanovich doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Stepanovich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Manfield scores with a takedown into Stepanovich's guard.
Stepanovich keeping full guard, as Manfield tries to pass.
Manfield 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.
Stepanovich pulls Manfield in to control the position.
Manfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Stepanovich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stepanovich looking for a sweep. Not yet Stepanovich, not yet. #T4#
Stepanovich wants to stand but Manfield is controlling the position.
Stepanovich has Manfield pulled in close to control his posture. #ES2#
Stepanovich uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Manfield fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Manfield shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stepanovich as he avoids it easily.
Manfield shoots in for a takedown but Stepanovich shows good takedown defense.
Stepanovich swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stepanovich scores with a sloppy right hand. Manfield should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stepanovich connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Manfield takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Manfield or perhaps it was just good defense by Stepanovich, which made it look bad.
Stepanovich is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Manfield with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Olenev Stepanovich dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Stepanovich lands with a shot to the body.
Manfield darts in looking for a takedown but Stepanovich gets double underhooks and turns Manfield into the cage.
Stepanovich swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD#
Manfield pulls guard.
Manfield looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stepanovich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Manfield is working hard here to advance position.
Stepanovich would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Manfield keeping full guard, as Stepanovich tries to pass.
Stepanovich's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Manfield escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stepanovich gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stepanovich preventing the sweep. #T1##SUB#
Manfield looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SU2#
Stepanovich gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD#
Manfield fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Stepanovich sprawls well initially but Manfield persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Stepanovich is trying to stand back up but Manfield is controlling him
Stepanovich is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stepanovich is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Stepanovich controlling the position for now.
Stepanovich trying to control here.
Manfield wants to pass the guard but Stepanovich is defending well.
Manfield scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T2#
Stepanovich is trying to stand back up but Manfield is controlling him
Manfield wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stepanovich keeps working.
Stepanovich is trying to stand back up but Manfield is controlling him
Stepanovich gets full guard.
Manfield stopping the sweep attempt from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Manfield trying to control but Stepanovich is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stepanovich utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Manfield won't allow Stepanovich to get back to his feet.
Manfield wants to control from the top but Stepanovich keeps moving.
Stepanovich wants to sweep here but Manfield controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Manfield is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Manfield trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stepanovich is trying to control the position but Manfield postures up.
Stepanovich 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.
Stepanovich trying to keep a closed guard but Manfield is proving a slippery customer.
Manfield sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Manfield is pushing down on Stepanovich's leg trying to pass to half guard. Stepanovich is fighting to maintain full guard but Manfield has managed to sneak the leg through.
Stepanovich is positioning himself well to prevent Manfield advancing to mount.
Manfield takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Stepanovich taking some punishment here, with Manfield in his half guard.
Stepanovich is looking to improve his position.
Manfield scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T4#
Manfield is thwarting Stepanovich's attempts to control the position.
Manfield wants to pass the guard but Stepanovich is defending well.
Manfield is trying to control the action in half guard but Stepanovich is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stepanovich is trying to stand up here but Manfield is controlling him well.
Stepanovich controlling the position well.
Stepanovich is pressing down on Manfield's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Manfield might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stepanovich 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.
Stepanovich trying to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Reni Manfield dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Manfield lands with an overhand left.
Stepanovich misses with a looping right.#TD#
Manfield throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Stepanovich was covering up waiting for the punch and Manfield finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Stepanovich kicks Manfield off and gets to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manfield closes the distance and clinches up with Stepanovich, looking for a takedown. Manfield pushes Stepanovich against the cage but Stepanovich circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stepanovich looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Manfield is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stepanovich sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stepanovich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Manfield.
Olenev Stepanovich seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A swing and a miss from Stepanovich.#T1#
Stepanovich throws a lazy right hand but Manfield sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Manfield was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stepanovich misses with a looping right.
Manfield shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reni Manfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manfield is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Manfield scores with a decent looking hook.
Manfield ducks under a wild hook from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Manfield was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Stepanovich takes a swing at Manfield's ribcage but misses.
Manfield drops down looking for a counter takedown but Stepanovich sprawls and moves away.
The fighters circling - Stepanovich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Manfield walks into a left hand. #T2#
Stepanovich misses the jab.
Stepanovich stuffs the takedown attempt from Manfield. Manfield gets slowly back to his feet.
Stepanovich lands a really nice looking cross but Manfield seems unphased.
Manfield throws a hook to the side of Stepanovich's head but Stepanovich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Manfield tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Stepanovich defends well and Manfield ends up having to push Stepanovich into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC2#
Stepanovich manages to break the clinch.
Manfield is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stepanovich sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stepanovich throws out a counter right but Manfield avoids it with no problem.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Stepanovich gets caught flat footed, as Manfield shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Stepanovich uses the cage to get back to his feet. #T3#
Manfield shoots in looking for a takedown but Stepanovich manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Manfield's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stepanovich looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Manfield shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stepanovich connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Manfield momentarily.
Stepanovich throws a hook to the side of Manfield's head but Manfield sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Manfield tried to counter with a leg kick but Stepanovich avoided it.
Manfield scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Manfield shoots for a takedown but Stepanovich saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stepanovich let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Stepanovich blocks the body kick.
Nice defenses there by Manfield.
Manfield misses with a low kick.
Stepanovich appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T4#
Stepanovich misses with a looping right.
Stepanovich paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The fighters circling - Stepanovich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Manfield on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Manfield takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
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!
Manfield ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Manfield shoots in for a takedown but Stepanovich shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stepanovich lands a head shot.
Stepanovich is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Manfield shoots for a takedown but Stepanovich saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Olenev Stepanovich really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Stepanovich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Manfield.
Stepanovich misses with a body shot. #TD#
Manfield drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Stepanovich's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stepanovich tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Manfield wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Manfield tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Manfield has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Stepanovich is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Manfield is trying to get an arm triangle but Stepanovich is defending well.
Stepanovich is not content to let Manfield control the position. #T1#
Stepanovich manages to work his way to half guard, despite Manfield's best efforts.
Manfield prevents Stepanovich from improving his position.
Stepanovich is trying to stand.
Stepanovich tries to roll over but Manfield keeps him under control.
Stepanovich wants to control but Manfield is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Manfield works his way into side control.
Stepanovich regains half guard.
Stepanovich tries to roll over but Manfield keeps him under control.#SUB#
Manfield is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
Stepanovich has his hands clasped together around Manfield's back. He's all about the action.
Stepanovich is pressing down on Manfield's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#ES2#
Stepanovich has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Manfield is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC2#
Stepanovich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Manfield shoots and misses
and Stepanovich counters with a lovely shot to the body.#TD#
Manfield closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Stepanovich to the mat! Stepanovich manages to get full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stepanovich 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.
Manfield scoring with some ground and pound.
Manfield scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3#
Stepanovich not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stepanovich keeping full guard, as Manfield tries to pass.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Stepanovich holds on and takes a little breather.
Stepanovich trying to keep a closed guard but Manfield is proving a slippery customer.
Stepanovich wants to stand but Manfield is controlling the position.
Stepanovich controls Manfield momentarily but Manfield frees himself.
Stepanovich tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Manfield tries to free his leg and advance position but Stepanovich is retaining full guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Stepanovich not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Manfield uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich is looking to chop away at Manfield's legs.
Manfield misses with a hook.
Manfield fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stepanovich misses with an uppercut. Manfield saw that one coming.
Manfield fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reni Manfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A telegraphed right hand from Stepanovich misses the target.
Manfield feinted there with a counter leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Olenev Stepanovich will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Manfield's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Manfield fails with the takedown
and Stepanovich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stepanovich stuns Manfield with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Manfield takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Manfield looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stepanovich is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Manfield with a poor takedown
and Stepanovich counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reni Manfield. 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.
Stepanovich blocks a low kick nicely.
Manfield shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Manfield misses with a body kick.#T1#
Stepanovich attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Manfield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich slaps away a takedown attempt from Manfield, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Stepanovich paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stepanovich getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stepanovich misses with a body shot.
Manfield wants to clinch.
Reni Manfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Olenev Stepanovich is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Manfield on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Manfield on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stepanovich. Stepanovich obviously looking to wear him down.
Manfield misses with a takedown
letting Stepanovich counter with a right hand.
Manfield shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stepanovich defends it nicely.
Stepanovich throws out a counter right but Manfield avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Manfield doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stepanovich counters with a stiff right hand.
Manfield blocks a jab.
Manfield tries to counter with a takedown but Stepanovich is quick to defend against it.
Manfield tries to clinch but Stepanovich moves out of range.
Stepanovich scores with a decent looking hook.
Stepanovich keeps the fight on the outside.
Stepanovich misses with a wild body shot.
Manfield tried to counter with a leg kick but Stepanovich avoided it.
Stepanovich loads up on a big right hand but Manfield slips the punch.#T4#
Nice uppercut there from Stepanovich.
Manfield does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Stepanovich connects with a nice looking jab.
Manfield slips a straight right by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich scores with a nice right hand.
Manfield shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stepanovich as he jumps to the side.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice uppercut lands for Stepanovich. That snapped Manfield's head back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Olenev Stepanovich comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stepanovich 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 45:49
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:49
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olenev Stepanovich!

Olenev Stepanovich is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Olenev Stepanovich 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: Nfld 25     
Date:   Oct 15, 2022
#R1#
Chisaki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chisaki.
Kai Chisaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stepanovich lands a jab to Chisaki's midsection.
Stepanovich keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stepanovich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stepanovich with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A cross from Stepanovich lands.
A big left from Chisaki misses.
Stepanovich tries to work over Chisaki's front leg with a kick but Chisaki checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chisaki connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stepanovich scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chisaki takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Stepanovich scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stepanovich lunges at Chisaki with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chisaki's hand. #T1#
Chisaki swings widly with a right hand
and Stepanovich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chisaki connects with a single shot there.
Chisaki closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Chisaki lands a slapping body shot.
Chisaki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chisaki misses with a hook
and Stepanovich makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Stepanovich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chisaki.
Chisaki throwing a counter right hand but Stepanovich manages to avoid it.
Stepanovich fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Chisaki with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stepanovich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stepanovich.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stepanovich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chisaki.
Chisaki gets cracked there but stands up to it. #ROC2#Chisaki is rocked!
Stepanovich misses with a looping left.
Oh Chisaki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chisaki misses with a wild body shot.
Chisaki seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
Stepanovich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stepanovich! But no joy.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Stepanovich 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.
Chisaki getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stepanovich scores with a nice strike.
Stepanovich lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stepanovich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chisaki manages to avoid it.
Stepanovich fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stepanovich has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Stepanovich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chisaki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stepanovich.
Chisaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chisaki darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Chisaki throws a jab when Stepanovich was well out of range.
Chisaki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chisaki ducks under a wild hook from Stepanovich.#T3#
Stepanovich misses with a hook. Chisaki ducked under it nicely.
Chisaki throws a lazy right hand but Stepanovich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chisaki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chisaki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stepanovich appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice cross by Stepanovich.
Chisaki throws a looping overhand right but Stepanovich ducks down to avoid it.
Stepanovich throws a hook to the side of Chisaki's head but Chisaki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chisaki throws a body punch but Stepanovich moves out of range.
Chisaki misses with a hook.
Chisaki jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chisaki throws an off balance right hand
and Stepanovich counters with a right hand to the body.
Stepanovich misses with a looping left.
Stepanovich misses with a right hand
and Stepanovich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chisaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stepanovich manages to avoid it.#T4#
Chisaki sizes up Stepanovich with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stepanovich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chisaki throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stepanovich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chisaki scores with a jab. Stepanovich acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Chisaki connects with a single shot there.
Stepanovich throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chisaki on the side of the head.
Stepanovich ducks under a wild hook from Chisaki.
Chisaki swings widly with a right hand
and Stepanovich counters with an outside leg kick.
A jab from Chisaki misses.
Stepanovich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chisaki.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chisaki misses the shot to the body.
Nice shot by Chisaki.
Chisaki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stepanovich sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chisaki somewhat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Olenev Stepanovich dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Chisaki fails with a takedown attempt.
Chisaki tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Chisaki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stepanovich digs a good hook to Chisaki's body.
Stepanovich has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chisaki finds it's way round the side to connect with Stepanovich's head.
Chisaki tries for a takedown but Stepanovich circles away easily
and Stepanovich counters with an outside leg kick.
Chisaki fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stepanovich's corner calls for a 1-2. Stepanovich obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stepanovich darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Chisaki lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Chisaki looks to score with a jab to the body but Stepanovich is just out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chisaki gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stepanovich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kai Chisaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##CL#
Chisaki rushes Stepanovich and presses him up against the cage.
Chisaki looking for a takedown.
A right hook to the body lands for Stepanovich.
Chisaki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stepanovichs head.
Chisaki lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Stepanovich.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stepanovich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chisaki blocks a body shot from Stepanovich.
Chisaki tries to pull guard but Stepanovich forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Chisaki is trying to stall.
Stepanovich blocks an uppercut.
Stepanovich tries to work over Chisaki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chisaki is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stepanovich gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2#
Stepanovich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stepanovich fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stepanovich misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Chisaki throws a big shot that misses.
Chisaki throws a poor cross that misses
and Stepanovich counters with a left to the body.
Stepanovich misses with a body shot.
Chisaki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chisaki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stepanovich keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Chisaki looks to land a left hand but Stepanovich moved out of range nicely.
Stepanovich scores with a sloppy right hand. Chisaki should have avoided that one.
Stepanovich misses with a wild body shot.
Stepanovich jabs at Chisaki's body.
Stepanovich scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stepanovich slips a straight right by Chisaki.
Stepanovich lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chisaki's sensitive parts. #T3#
Stepanovich avoids the body shot from Chisaki. #KD2#
Stepanovich lands a big right hand that sends Chisaki crashing to the mat! Stepanovich stays standing though and waves Chisaki back to his feet!
Stepanovich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chisaki.
Stepanovich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chisaki moves in looking to clinch but Stepanovich pushes him off.
A little jabbing left from Stepanovich on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Olenev Stepanovich seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chisaki throws an overhand right that lands on Stepanovich's shoulder, as Stepanovich tries to avoid the shot.
Stepanovich throws a jab but it's blocked by Chisaki.
Chisaki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stepanovich lands a leg kick that knocks Chisaki off balance momentarily.
Stepanovich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chisaki wants to clinch.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chisaki drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Olenev Stepanovich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Chisaki shoots in and gets a takedown into Stepanovich's guard.

Stepanovich manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Chisaki on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stepanovich lands a lovely overhand right.
Chisaki dives in for a single leg takedown but Stepanovich sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stepanovich tries a body shot but Chisaki blocks it. #BC2#
Stepanovich breaks the clinch.
Stepanovich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chisaki shoots in for a takedown but Stepanovich shows good takedown defense.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stepanovich throws out a loose jab but Chisaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chisaki is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A good leg kick by Stepanovich.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Olenev Stepanovich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Chisaki throws a hook to the side of Stepanovich's head but Stepanovich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Stepanovich was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That kick from Stepanovich tenderised Chisaki's leg. Chisaki is trying to keep his angry face on.
Chisaki misses with a takedown attempt
and Stepanovich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stepanovich is looking to slow Chisaki down with leg kicks.
Chisaki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stepanovich.
A countering left hand to the body from Stepanovich misses.
A jab from Chisaki misses.
Chisaki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stepanovich as he avoids it easily.
Chisaki tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Stepanovich defends well and Chisaki ends up having to push Stepanovich into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kai Chisaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stepanovich looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Stepanovich breaks from the clinch.
Stepanovich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stepanovich lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chisaki at a distance.
A punch combination from Chisaki misses.
Stepanovich tests Chisaki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chisaki shoots for a double leg takedown but Stepanovich sprawls well. He's pushed Chisaki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stepanovich lands with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Stepanovich chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chisaki is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Chisaki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chisaki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A lazy left from Stepanovich finds it's target.
Chisaki tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Stepanovich counters with a nice uppercut.
Stepanovich throws a hook to the side of Chisaki's head but Chisaki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chisaki misses with a straight right.
Chisaki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stepanovich swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chisaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stepanovich moves away.
Stepanovich appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Olenev Stepanovich is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Chisaki misses with a straight right. #CL#
Chisaki has managed to clinch.
Stepanovich blocks an uppercut.
Chisaki scores with a shot to the side of Stepanovich's head.
Stepanovich misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stepanovich blocks a body shot from Chisaki.
Chisaki lands a shoulder strike.
Chisaki fails to pull guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chisaki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chisaki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chisaki keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stepanovich's efforts to push away.
Kai Chisaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Chisaki wants a takedown.
Stepanovich blocks an uppercut.
Stepanovich can't break the clinch.
Stepanovich is looking to break free of the clinch but Chisaki has double underhooks.
Chisaki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chisaki prevents Stepanovich from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Stepanovich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chisaki tries to clinch
and Stepanovich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chisaki throws a poor cross that misses
and Stepanovich counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T4#
Chisaki tries to clinch there but Stepanovich circles away.
Stepanovich throws out a counter right but Chisaki avoids it with no problem.
Stepanovich fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chisaki lands the left hand.
Stepanovich misses with a hook.
A quick step to the side and Chisaki tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stepanovich scores with a jab to the head.
Stepanovich ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chisaki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chisaki misses with a left hand
and Stepanovich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chisaki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stepanovich.
Chisaki with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stepanovich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stepanovich scoring well with a low kick there.
Chisaki tries to move into range but Stepanovich moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Chisaki lands a jab to the nose.

And that's the end of the fight!
Olenev Stepanovich comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stepanovich winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olenev Stepanovich!

A victorious Olenev Stepanovich thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Nfld 24     
Date:   Sep 24, 2022
#R1#
Lynar throws a combination that misses
and Stepanovich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lynar throws a hook to the side of Stepanovich's head but Stepanovich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Stepanovich on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lynar swings for the body but Stepanovich moves out of range.
It looked like Stepanovich was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lynar.
Lynar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stepanovich throws out the jab.
Stepanovich digs a good hook to Lynar's body.
Stepanovich throws a head kick but Lynar moves out of range.
Stepanovich connects with a looping right hand. #CL2#
Lynar has closed the distance and engaged Stepanovich in a clinch.
Stepanovich tries to throw a body punch but Lynar avoids it by throwing Stepanovich back against the cage.
Stepanovich is looking to break free of the clinch but Lynar has double underhooks.
Lynar lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Stepanovich's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Stepanovich's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stepanovich slips under a jab from Lynar.
Stepanovich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lynar.
Lynar throws out a counter right but Stepanovich avoids it with no problem.
The fighters circling - Stepanovich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sebastion Lynar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lynar throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Stepanovich keeps the fight on the outside.
Lynar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lynar 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.
Stepanovich punishes Lynar's body with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Lynar closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Stepanovich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lynar misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Stepanovich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stepanovich throws a head kick that misses.
Stepanovich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A punch combination from Lynar misses.
Stepanovich throws a body shot but no joy.
Lynar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lynar lands a right hook to the body.
Lynar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lynar. Stepanovich does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've been hearing reports that Stepanovich has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Stepanovich lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T2#
Lynar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lynar is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Stepanovich rather than just go for the knockout.
Stepanovich connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A head kick from Stepanovich lands but Lynar takes it in his stride.
Lynar misses with a body shot.
Stepanovich connects with a crisp jab.
Stepanovich misses with a straight right.
Lynar lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Stepanovich fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stepanovich.
Lynar drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stepanovich throws a quick inside leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Stepanovich. Beautiful body shot.
Stepanovich scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stepanovich scores with a nice strike.
Lynar just misses with a punch to the body.
Stepanovich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lynar.
An attempted straight right counter from Stepanovich misses the target.
Lynar is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#T3#
Stepanovich wants to slow Lynar down by chopping away at his legs.
Stepanovich bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lynar's head.
A head kick misses from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich misses with a body shot.
Lynar throws a body punch but Stepanovich moves out of range. #CL2#
Lynar clinches up with Stepanovich and pushes him back against the cage.
Lynar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stepanovich misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stepanovich doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stepanovich misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stepanovich is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stepanovich is trying to push Lynar away but Lynar has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stepanovich tries a body shot but Lynar blocks it.
Stepanovich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stepanovich wants to break free but Lynar has control.
Stepanovich fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Lynar keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stepanovich's efforts to push away.#TD2#
Lynar successfully pulls guard. #SUB2#
Lynar is looking for a triangle but Stepanovich pushes his legs off easily.
Stepanovich is looking to stand up but Lynar won't let him. #SUB2#
Stepanovich avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lynar has a closed guard, preventing Stepanovich from standing up. #SUB2#
Lynar looking for a guillotine here but Stepanovich defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Olenev Stepanovich dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Stepanovich throws a leg kick but Lynar moved away.
Lynar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A left and a right from Lynar both land. Nice combination.
Stepanovich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stepanovich tries a head kick but it misses.
Lynar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stepanovich moves away.
Stepanovich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stepanovich throws a sloppy head kick and Lynar moves out of range easily.
Lynar throws a shot to the body.
Stepanovich drops his hands momentarily and Lynar takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stepanovich takes one on the button.
Lynar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Olenev Stepanovich is winning the standup battle so far.
Lynar looks to throw the jab but Stepanovich is out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stepanovich ducks under a wild hook from Lynar.
Stepanovich is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Stepanovich misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Lynar takes a swing at Stepanovich's ribcage but misses.
Lynar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich moves out of range as Lynar strikes.
Lynar swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lynar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lynar works the jab nicely.
Lynar moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lynar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stepanovich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lynar manages to avoid it.
Lynar throws a combination that misses
and Stepanovich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lynar on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lynar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stepanovich fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lynar just manages to avoid it.
Lynar throws a good cross that connects.
Lynar checks a leg kick nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lynar misses with a hook.
Stepanovich throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Stepanovich misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lynar counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Stepanovich needs to keep his hands up - Lynar had a free shot at his head there.
Stepanovich is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#CL2#
Lynar closes the distance and pushes Stepanovich back into the cage.
Stepanovich tries to circle away but Lynar has him pinned against the cage.
Lynar working aggressively here.
Lynar keeps control of Stepanovich as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nice body punch from Stepanovich - that landed with a thud.
Stepanovich has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lynar working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD2#
Lynar pulls Stepanovich into guard.
Lynar has a closed guard, preventing Stepanovich from standing up.
Stepanovich won't allow Lynar to sweep him here.
Lynar lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Stepanovich is looking to stand up but Lynar isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Stepanovich being controlled here, momentarily.
Lynar stops Stepanovich from standing up.
Lynar trying to control the position from guard on top but Stepanovich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Lynar drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lynar jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lynar stops Stepanovich from standing up. #ES#
Stepanovich has his feet on Lynar's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Lynar throws the left hand but Stepanovich avoids the punch easily.
Lynar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stepanovich was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lynar misses with a looping left.
Lynar thuds a left hand into Stepanovich's body.#T4#
Lynar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lynar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lynar loads up on a big right hand but Stepanovich slips the punch.
Stepanovich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lynar manages to avoid it.
Lynar avoids the head kick by Stepanovich.
Lynar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stepanovich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lynar throws out a counter right but Stepanovich avoids it with no problem.
Lynar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stepanovich.
Nice uppercut lands for Lynar. That snapped Stepanovich's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lynar misses with a left hand
and Stepanovich counters with a nice uppercut.
No joy there for Lynar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lynar looks to clinch
letting Stepanovich counter with a right hand.
Lynar ducks right into an uppercut from Stepanovich.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sebastion Lynar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Stepanovich swings for the body but Lynar moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lynar. Stepanovich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stepanovich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stepanovich slips under a jab.
A jab from Lynar misses.
Stepanovich misses with an uppercut.
Lynar throws a shot from downtown. Stepanovich moves away and avoids it.
Lynar throws a body shot but no joy.
Lynar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Stepanovich wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stepanovich takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stepanovich digs a good body shot into Lynar's ribs.
Stepanovich takes one to the chin there.
Stepanovich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Stepanovich misses its intended target.
Lynar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
A punch lands to the side of Lynar 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lynar throws a predictable looking body shot
and Stepanovich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stepanovich connects with a body shot.
Lynar throws a poor cross that misses
and Stepanovich counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lynar misses with a hook to the body
and Lynar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lynar takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stepanovich moves out of range as Lynar strikes.
Lynar slips under a jab.
Stepanovich swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lynar counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stepanovich thinking.
Lynar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stepanovich swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lynar looks to land a right hand but Stepanovich moved out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lynar lands with a straight right. Stepanovich didn't see that one coming.
Lynar has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
Stepanovich tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lynar avoids the head kick by Stepanovich.
Lynar misses with a straight left.
Stepanovich throwing a counter right hand but Lynar manages to avoid it.
Lynar just misses with a punch to the body.
Lynar throws a shot from downtown. Stepanovich moves away and avoids it.
Lynar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lynar misses with a hook to the body
and Stepanovich counters with a stiff right hand.
Lynar looks to land a left hand but Stepanovich moved out of range nicely.
Lynar misses with an uppercut
and Stepanovich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lynar looks to land a right hand but Stepanovich moved out of range.
Lynar throws the left hand but Stepanovich avoids the punch easily.
Stepanovich throws a body punch but Lynar moves out of range.
Stepanovich scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lynar doesn't seem bothered though.
Stepanovich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Lynar just misses with a punch to the body.
Stepanovich throwing a counter right hand but Lynar manages to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Lynar.
Stepanovich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lynar misses with a series of wild punches.
Lynar loads up on a big right hand but Stepanovich slips the punch.
Lynar misses with a shot to the body
and Stepanovich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lynar misses with a wild body shot.
Stepanovich looks to score with a jab to the body but Lynar is just out of range.
Stepanovich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from Stepanovich.
Lynar tries to clinch there but Stepanovich circles away.
Lynar throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stepanovich makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lynar throws a predictable looking body shot
and Stepanovich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Stepanovich swings away with a body shot that misses #CL2#
and Lynar moves into the clinch.
Stepanovich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lynar's elbow.
Stepanovich has had enough of the clinch but Lynar keeps him there for the moment.
Lynar wants a takedown but no success here.
Stepanovich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lynar's elbow.
Stepanovich has had enough of the clinch but Lynar keeps him there for the moment.#TD2#
Lynar pulls guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stepanovich is fighting to break Lynar's control of his arms but Lynar is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lynar trying to keep a closed guard but Stepanovich is proving a slippery customer. #SU#
Stepanovich decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Lynar has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stepanovich.
Lynar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stepanovich.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Olenev Stepanovich.
I think Stepanovich 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olenev Stepanovich!

During a confident post fight interview, Olenev Stepanovich thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: LAFC 50     
Date:   Aug 27, 2022
#R1#
Stepanovich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoglander.
We've been hearing reports that Stepanovich has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A nice combination there by Hoglander.
Stepanovich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hoglander throws out the jab.
Stepanovich catches Hoglander with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stepanovich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoglander was well out of range. Poor timing from Stepanovich.
Hoglander doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Stepanovich thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hoglander uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hoglander throws a hook to the side of Stepanovich's head but Stepanovich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stepanovich connects with the punch.
Stepanovich rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hoglander counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stepanovich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stepanovich swings for the body but Hoglander moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoglander ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stepanovich is looking to wear down Hoglander with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hoglander throws the left hand but Stepanovich avoids the punch easily.
Stepanovich misses with a wild body shot.
Stepanovich thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD#
Stepanovich shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Stepanovich showed some decent athleticism there.

Hoglander kicks Stepanovich off and gets back to his feet.
Olenev Stepanovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
A shot to the body from Stepanovich misses
and Hoglander counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hoglander throws a low kick but Stepanovich avoids it.
Hoglander slips a straight right by Stepanovich.
Hoglander swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stepanovich misses with a looping left.
Stepanovich misses with a jab to the body
and Hoglander counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stepanovich scores with a punch to the head.
Stepanovich throws a head kick that misses.
Stepanovich swings for the body but Hoglander moves out of range.
Stepanovich takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hoglander throws a hook but Stepanovich avoids it easily.
Stepanovich throws a looping overhand right but Hoglander ducks down to avoid it.
Stepanovich with a jab.
Hoglander takes one to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stepanovich throws a body punch but Hoglander moves out of range.
Stepanovich rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hoglander counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Stepanovich throws a looping overhand right but Hoglander ducks down to avoid it.
Hoglander takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hoglander throws a leg kick which misses Stepanovich's front leg but catches the back leg as Stepanovich tries to avoid it.
Stepanovich misses with a wild body shot.
Stepanovich throws a jab but it's blocked by Hoglander.
Stepanovich darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hoglander swings for the body but Stepanovich moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Stepanovich misses the target.
Stepanovich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Stepanovich misses.
Stepanovich just misses with a punch to the body.
Stepanovich throws a shot from downtown. Hoglander moves away and avoids it.
Stepanovich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoglander sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stepanovich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hoglander cracks Stepanovich with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stepanovich lands a jab to the nose.
Stepanovich keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice defenses there by Hoglander.
Stepanovich misses with a wild body shot.
Stepanovich fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hoglander looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3#
Hoglander moves forwards but Stepanovich connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A slow jab from Stepanovich misses its intended target.
Hoglander lands with a straight right. Stepanovich didn't see that one coming.
Stepanovich looks to land a right hand but Hoglander moved out of range.
Hoglander throws out a counter right but Stepanovich avoids it with no problem.
Hoglander has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hoglander there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hoglander misses with a straight right.
Hoglander takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stepanovich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoglander jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stepanovich 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.
Hoglander lunges at Stepanovich with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stepanovich's hand.
Hoglander keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stepanovich scores with a jab. Hoglander acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Stepanovich misses the shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stepanovich fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hoglander moves out of range as Stepanovich strikes.
Stepanovich misses with a body shot
and Stepanovich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hoglander ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4#
Stepanovich connects with a body shot.
Hoglander works the jab nicely.
Hoglander lands with a shot to the body.
Stepanovich stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hoglander.
Stepanovich ducks right into an uppercut from Hoglander.
Stepanovich slips under a jab from Hoglander.
Hoglander lands with a cross.
Hoglander looks to throw the jab but Stepanovich is out of range.
Hoglander lands with an uppercut that bounces Stepanovich off the cage and back into range.
Hoglander misses with a hook.
Stepanovich is looking to counter punch.
Stepanovich lands with a nice body punch.
Nice jab there from Stepanovich.
A jab from Stepanovich does it's job there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hoglander fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stepanovich on the side of the head.
Stepanovich looks to land a right hand but Hoglander moved out of range.
Hoglander connects with a body shot that sends Stepanovich's belly button to the back.
Hoglander looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hoglander moves out of range as Stepanovich strikes.
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 Olenev Stepanovich will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A slow jab from Stepanovich misses its intended target.
Stepanovich looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoglander is just out of range.
Hoglander avoids the body shot from Stepanovich.
Hoglander uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hoglander.
Hoglander fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stepanovich manages to avoid it.
Stepanovich throws an off balance right hand
and Hoglander counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hoglander jabs Stepanovich to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A jab from Stepanovich finds it's way through Hoglander's defenses.
Hoglander misses with a hook. Stepanovich ducked under it nicely.
Hoglander scores with a hook to the body. Stepanovich takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stepanovich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Hoglander misses its intended target.
Olenev Stepanovich is winning the standup battle so far.
Stepanovich is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hoglander.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stepanovich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoglander.
Stepanovich moves away from the strike by Hoglander.
Stepanovich swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hoglander counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stepanovich tests Hoglander's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
A big right from Stepanovich misses.
Hoglander takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hoglander looks to throw the jab but Stepanovich is out of range.
Hoglander takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stepanovich misses with an uppercut
and Hoglander connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hoglander swings widly with a right hand
and Stepanovich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hoglander pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hoglander keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stepanovich.
Hoglander fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stepanovich manages to avoid it.
Stepanovich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stepanovich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hoglander.
Stepanovich just misses with a punch to the body.
Hoglander swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hoglander swinging wildly here.
Hoglander on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Stepanovich throws out a loose jab but Hoglander uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hoglander moves away from the strike by Stepanovich. #T2#
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!
Stepanovich lands a body shot.
Hoglander misses with an uppercut.
Hoglander misses with a hook.
Hoglander stuffs the takedown attempt from Stepanovich. Stepanovich gets slowly back to his feet.
Stepanovich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hoglander has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice sprawl there from Hoglander as Stepanovich shoots in.
Stepanovich rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stepanovich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hoglander scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stepanovich throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hoglander staying out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Stepanovich.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoglander. Stepanovich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stepanovich misses with a body punch
and Hoglander counters with a straight right hand.
Hoglander is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #TD#
Stepanovich shoots in and bounces Hoglander off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Hoglander wriggles free and stands up. #T3#
Stepanovich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hoglander misses with a hook.
Stepanovich throws a looping overhand right but Hoglander ducks down to avoid it.
Hoglander clobbers Stepanovich with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stepanovich just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Hoglander on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hoglander misses with a hook to the body
and Stepanovich counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hoglander lands a jab-cross combination.
Stepanovich just misses with a punch to the body.
Hoglander is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stepanovich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nils Hoglander is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stepanovich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Some bone on bone action there as Stepanovich checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hoglander misses with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stepanovich looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoglander is just out of range.#T4#
Stepanovich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Hoglander was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stepanovich darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stepanovich throws a lazy uppercut
and Hoglander cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stepanovich just misses with a punch to the body.
Hoglander looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hoglander missing with a left hand there. Stepanovich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stepanovich swings for the body but Hoglander moves out of range.
Stepanovich throws a body shot but no joy.
Hoglander throws a big shot that misses.
Stepanovich appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hoglander throws a jab when Stepanovich was well out of range.
Stepanovich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hoglander throws an overhand right that lands on Stepanovich's shoulder, as Stepanovich tries to avoid the shot.
Nice body punch from Stepanovich.
Hoglander misses with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stepanovich slips under a jab.
Hoglander misses with a looping right.
Stepanovich throwing a counter right hand but Hoglander manages to avoid it.
Stepanovich throws a head kick that half lands.
Stepanovich throws an off balance right hand
and Stepanovich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nils Hoglander showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Stepanovich misses with a straight right.
Hoglander misses with a hook. Stepanovich ducked under it nicely.
Stepanovich lands with a good body shot.
Hoglander uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stepanovich.
Hoglander lands with a shot to the body.
Hoglander avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hoglander connects with a right hand. Stepanovich shakes it off.
Stepanovich misses with a jab to the body
and Stepanovich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hoglander throws a lazy right hand but Stepanovich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stepanovich changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Stepanovich swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hoglander.
Stepanovich throws a lazy right hand but Hoglander sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hoglander looks to throw the jab but Stepanovich is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Hoglander.
The fighters circling - Stepanovich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stepanovich scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hoglander doesn't seem bothered though.
Stepanovich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoglander moves away.
Stepanovich lands a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stepanovich moves out of range as Hoglander strikes.#T1#
Hoglander misses with a straight right.
Stepanovich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stepanovich works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hoglander keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stepanovich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hoglander takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hoglander pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big right from Hoglander misses.
Stepanovich closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Stepanovich defending well as Hoglander loads up on a big left hand.
Hoglander misses with a looping right.
Stepanovich misses with a right hand
and Hoglander counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stepanovich tests Hoglander's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab from Hoglander misses.
Stepanovich swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hoglander counters with a nice leg kick.
Stepanovich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stepanovich throws a body shot but no joy.
Hoglander tries a quick counter leg kick but Stepanovich is wise to it.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice shot by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich slips a straight right by Hoglander.
Stepanovich throws a head kick that misses.
Hoglander throws a lazy right hand but Stepanovich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stepanovich lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hoglander is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hoglander avoids the body shot from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich throws a sloppy body shot
and Hoglander counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Stepanovich dives in and scores a takedown into Hoglander's guard.
Hoglander can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Stepanovich controls the pace.
Stepanovich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hoglander swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hoglander can't keep his opponent in guard - Stepanovich advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hoglander is staying active underneath Stepanovich, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Hoglander blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich trying to pass the guard but Hoglander defending well.
Stepanovich is looking to pass Hoglander's guard but actually Hoglander recovers to full guard.
Stepanovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoglander is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nils Hoglander has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hoglander trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Stepanovich throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stepanovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoglander is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hoglander wants to sweep here but Stepanovich controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Stepanovich trying to control but Hoglander is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stepanovich tries to free his leg and advance position but Hoglander is retaining full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Stepanovich advances to half guard.
Stepanovich takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Stepanovich trying to control from half guard but Hoglander is working away. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Stepanovich throws a big shot that misses.
Hoglander misses with a body shot.
Stepanovich slips a straight right by Hoglander.
Stepanovich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hoglander drops his hands momentarily and Stepanovich takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Olenev Stepanovich.
I think Stepanovich 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Olenev Stepanovich!

During a confident post fight interview, Olenev Stepanovich thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: LAFC Hilo     
Date:   Jul 23, 2022
#R1#
Stepanovich throws a shot from downtown. Lima moves away and avoids it.
A jab lands there for Stepanovich.
Lima tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stepanovich swivels and escapes.
Stepanovich connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stepanovich with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL#
Lima closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Stepanovich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stepanovich misses with a wild body shot.
Lima half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lima fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lima goes for a double leg but Stepanovich avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Stepanovich continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Lima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stepanovich struggles to land a body shot inside as Lima controls his hands. #T1##BC2#
Stepanovich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lima with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stepanovich to score with a decent uppercut.
Stepanovich looks to land a left hand but Lima moved out of range nicely.
Stepanovich fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stepanovich scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lima doesn't seem bothered though.
Stepanovich ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Olenev Stepanovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stepanovich misses with a hook. Lima ducked under it nicely.
Lima tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Stepanovich manages to circle out of the way.
Stepanovich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lima gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stepanovich.#T2#
Stepanovich lands an overhand right.
Stepanovich lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lima slips a jab and a cross from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich works Lima's body with a nice hook.
Stepanovich smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lima is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stepanovich.
Olenev Stepanovich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stepanovich moves out of range as Lima throws a body kick.
Stepanovich doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lima avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3#
Lima walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stepanovich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lima displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stepanovich throws out the jab.
Stepanovich connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lima dodges the punch combination from Stepanovich.
No luck for Lima with that takedown attempt. #T4#
The fighters circling - Stepanovich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stepanovich looks to score with a jab to the body but Lima is just out of range.
Lima feinted with a counter takedown.#CL#
Lima closes the distance and clinches.
Lima working aggressively here. #BC2#
Stepanovich manages to break the clinch.
Stepanovich scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lima doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice body punch from Stepanovich. #TD#
Lima closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Stepanovich did well to prevent Lima getting side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Olenev Stepanovich dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A big left from Stepanovich misses.
Lima half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Stepanovich scores with a jab.#CL#
Lima has Stepanovich up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Stepanovich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Olenev Stepanovich seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stepanovich moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lima throws a leg kick but Stepanovich sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stepanovich paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stepanovich appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lima or perhaps it was just good defense by Stepanovich, which made it look bad. #T1#
Stepanovich connects with a body shot that sends Lima's belly button to the back.#CL#
Lima clinches up with Stepanovich and pushes him back against the cage.
Stepanovich lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Stepanovich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice shot by Stepanovich.
Lima takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stepanovich misses the jab.
Stepanovich scores with a nice strike.
Stepanovich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Stepanovich. Lima does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stepanovich changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Stepanovich missing with a left hand there. Lima was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stepanovich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Lima changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Stepanovich looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Stepanovich explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Stepanovich checks a leg kick.
Stepanovich throws out a counter right but Lima avoids it with no problem.
Lima moves out of range as Stepanovich strikes.
Stepanovich throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lima stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stepanovich has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T3##TD#
Lima 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.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Lima stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stepanovich swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stepanovich utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lima 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.#ES2#
Stepanovich has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Lima is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stepanovich.
Lima jumps guard but Stepanovich stands there with Lima around his waist. Lima gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lima trying to stall but Stepanovich improves his position.
Lima drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stepanovich gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Lima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lima tries to stall but Stepanovich uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Stepanovich lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stepanovich makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lima prevents a body shot from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stepanovich has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#BC2#
Stepanovich breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Lima moves in looking to clinch but Stepanovich pushes him off.
Stepanovich closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stepanovich jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stepanovich lands with a right hand.
Stepanovich lands a right hook to the body.
Donk. Stepanovich catches Lima right on the button with a cross.
Lima staying out of range there.
Stepanovich ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Olenev Stepanovich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Stepanovich lands a leg kick that knocks Lima off balance momentarily.
Stepanovich lands with an uppercut that bounces Lima off the cage and back into range.
Stepanovich works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stepanovich misses with a double jab.
Lima feinted with a counter takedown.
Lima on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stepanovich misses the shot to the body.
Lima looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stepanovich throws out a powerful jab.
Lima tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stepanovich swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Stepanovich lands with a right hand.
A big left from Stepanovich misses.
Lima drops down looking for a counter takedown but Stepanovich sprawls and moves away.
Stepanovich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lima manages to avoid it.
Lima feinted with a counter takedown.
Lima throws a right hand that misses
and Stepanovich counters with a stiff right hand.
A shot to the liver by Stepanovich. Beautiful body shot.
Lima takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lima is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stepanovich.
Lima displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stepanovich throws out the jab. #T2#
Lima doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lima on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stepanovich connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lima momentarily.
Stepanovich loads up on a big right hand but Lima slips the punch.
Lima appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Stepanovich lands a jab to the nose.
Stepanovich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lima changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Stepanovich scores with a nice right hand. #T3#
Stepanovich looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL#
Stepanovich tries to keep at a distance but Lima has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lima just leaning against Stepanovich, taking a breather. #BC2#
Stepanovich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stepanovich works over Lima's head and body with a nice combination.
Stepanovich throws a hook but Lima avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stepanovich. Lima does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lima is looking to counter the offense by Stepanovich and move into the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Stepanovich.
Lima is looking to counter the offense by Stepanovich and move into the clinch.
Lima shoots and misses
and Stepanovich counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Stepanovich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lima takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lima uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stepanovich.
Lima takes a shot right to the bread basket.
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!
Lima takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lima gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lima slips a jab and a cross from Stepanovich.
Paulo Lima has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stepanovich lands a glancing blow to the side of Lima's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Olenev Stepanovich comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stepanovich winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 26:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olenev Stepanovich!

After winning the bout, Olenev Stepanovich thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: LAFC 46     
Date:   Jun 25, 2022
#R1#
Stepanovich fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stepanovich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stepanovich looks to land a right hand but Christoph moved out of range.
Christoph looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stepanovich.
Christoph lands with an overhand left.
Nice cross by Stepanovich.#CL#
Christoph has taken the fight to the clinch.
Christoph lands a nice knee to the body.
Good body shot from Stepanovich.
Christoph blocks a body shot from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stepanovich tries to break free but Christoph pushes him back against the cage.
Christoph blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Christoph scores with a shoulder strike.
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!
Christoph digs a right hand underneath Stepanovich's ribcage. Stepanovich let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Christoph pushes Stepanovich back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stepanovich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Christoph's elbow. #TD#
Christoph pulls guard effortlessly.
Stepanovich has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Christoph is proving hard to escape from. #T1#
Christoph controls Stepanovich momentarily but Stepanovich frees himself. #SUB#
Christoph escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stepanovich gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Christoph had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stepanovich defends it easily.#SU2#
Stepanovich stands and steps away. Christoph gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Christoph avoids the body shot from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich lands a jab to the nose.
Stepanovich throws a looping overhand right but Christoph ducks down to avoid it.
Stepanovich just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromChristoph.
Christoph tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stepanovich was well out of range. Poor timing from Christoph.
Christoph avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Christoph is looking to counter punch.
Stepanovich misses with a body shot. #T2#
Stepanovich looks to land a left hand but Christoph moved out of range nicely.
Stepanovich jabs Christoph to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Stepanovich 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.
Stepanovich bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stepanovich cracks Christoph with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stepanovich fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Christoph looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Christoph takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christoph looks to score with a jab to the body but Stepanovich is just out of range.
Christoph scores with a hook.
Stepanovich throws a lazy right hand but Christoph sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Christoph quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Nice shot lands for Stepanovich.
Stepanovich is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Christoph had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Stepanovich looks to throw the jab but Christoph is out of range.
Olenev Stepanovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stepanovich lands a nice shot to the body.
Christoph scores with a nice body kick. #T3#
A shot to the body from Stepanovich misses
and Stepanovich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stepanovich wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Christoph with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The fighters circling - Stepanovich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stepanovich rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Christoph counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#Stepanovich is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Olenev Stepanovich has been cut.
Christoph walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Stepanovich drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Christoph swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Stepanovich's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cynical Christoph!
Cynical Christoph retains his lightweight title!
A relieved looking Cynical Christoph 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: LAFC 43     
Date:   May 21, 2022
#R1#
Stepanovich leaves Oliveira with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stepanovich looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Oliveira misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Stepanovich counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Oliveira thinking.
Stepanovich scores with the left hand. Oliveira knows he should have avoided that one.
Stepanovich showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Oliveira. #TD2#
Oliveira gets a double leg takedown into Stepanovich's guard.
Oliveira controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#ES#
Stepanovich wriggles free and stands up.
Stepanovich slips a straight right by Oliveira.
Oliveira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stepanovich moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Stepanovich tries to keep at a distance but Oliveira has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Oliveira.
Oliveira is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stepanovich gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Stepanovich on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Oliveira lands a right hand. #T1#
Oliveira blocks a body shot from Stepanovich. #TD2#
Stepanovich is fighting off a takedown attempt but Oliveira is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Stepanovich to the mat. Stepanovich regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

Stepanovich scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Oliveira has his takedown stuffed
and Stepanovich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Olenev Stepanovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renato Oliveira.
Oliveira throws a lazy uppercut
and Stepanovich counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stepanovich lands a slapping body shot.
Oliveira scores with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab, jab by Stepanovich - just one landing.
Stepanovich lunges at Oliveira with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Oliveira's hand.
Stepanovich bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Oliveira's head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Oliveira.
Oliveira tries for a takedown but Stepanovich circles away easily
enabling Stepanovich to counter with a crisp jab.
Oliveira slips under a jab.
Oliveira walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T2#
Oliveira uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich misses with a straight left.
Stepanovich digs a good hook to Oliveira's body.
Oliveira throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Oliveira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oliveira lands with a good body shot.
Oliveira with a poor takedown
and Stepanovich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oliveira shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stepanovich counters with a nice body shot.
Stepanovich feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Oliveiras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Stepanovich is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Stepanovich scores with a punch to the head.
Stepanovich misses with a looping right.
Oliveira tries to clinch up
and Stepanovich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Stepanovich missing with a left hand there. Oliveira was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oliveira scores with a nice strike.
Oliveira misses with a hook
and Stepanovich counters with a nice uppercut.
Oliveira jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stepanovich throws a jab when Oliveira was well out of range.
Oliveira shoots in and drives through. Stepanovich sprawls well.
Oliveira misses with a takedown
and Oliveira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oliveira moves out of range as Stepanovich strikes.
Oliveira takes a swing at Stepanovich's ribcage but misses.
Oliveira swings widly with a right hand
and Stepanovich counters with a nice uppercut.
Stepanovich is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Oliveira misses with a right hand
and Stepanovich counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#Oliveira is rocked!#TD2#
Oliveira shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Stepanovich is trying to defend but Oliveira finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stepanovich tries to kick Oliveira off but Oliveira keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T4##ES#
Stepanovich manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Oliveira keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Stepanovich is leaning against Oliveira and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stepanovich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stepanovich misses with a punch to the body.
Stepanovich lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Stepanovich manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Oliveira misses.
Stepanovich changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Oliveira misses with a hook
and Stepanovich makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Oliveira is defended easily by Stepanovich.
Olenev Stepanovich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stepanovich. Oliveira does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oliveira is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stepanovich blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Stepanovich on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Oliveira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stepanovich throws out the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Olenev Stepanovich dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Oliveira has his takedown stuffed
letting Stepanovich counter with a right hand.
Stepanovich throws a body punch but Oliveira moves out of range.
Renato Oliveira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oliveira slips under a jab.
Stepanovich throws a jab but it's blocked by Oliveira.
Oliveira misses with a hook. Stepanovich ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Oliveira.
Oliveira punishes Stepanovich's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice straight punches there by Stepanovich. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stepanovich.
Oliveira misses with a hook
and Stepanovich counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira misses with a left hand
letting Stepanovich counter with a right hand.
Stepanovich just misses with a punch to the body.
Oliveira fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Oliveira fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stepanovich is looking to counter punch.
Oliveira moves out of range as Stepanovich strikes.#T1#
Oliveira misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stepanovich was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stepanovich avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Stepanovich on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Oliveira throws the left hand but Stepanovich avoids the punch easily.
Stepanovich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Oliveira throws out the jab.
Stepanovich swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stepanovich scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stepanovich misses with the combination.
Oliveira now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Stepanovich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Oliveira looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A big right from Stepanovich misses.
Oliveira with a lazy takedown attempt
and Oliveira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Olenev Stepanovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renato Oliveira.
Oliveira misses with a double jab.
Stepanovich swats away the attempt to clinch by Oliveira.#T2##CL2#
Stepanovich gets tackled into the cage by Oliveira. Oliveira maintains the clinch.
Stepanovich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stepanovich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oliveira can do to turn this around?
Stepanovich tries to work over Oliveira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Oliveira blocks a body shot from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich lands a shot to the body.
Oliveira has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Oliveira tries to pull guard but Stepanovich holds him up against the cage and eventually Oliveira drops back down to his feet.
Oliveira has Stepanovich pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stepanovich manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Oliveira manages to pull guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU#
Stepanovich stands up and waves to Oliveira to follow him. #TD2#
Oliveira bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Stepanovich is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Oliveira has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Oliveira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stepanovich keeps working. #SUB2#
Oliveira tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Oliveira has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3#
Stepanovich wants to get back to his feet but Oliveira drags him back down.#ES#
Stepanovich throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Stepanovich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Oliveira.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stepanovich. Oliveira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stepanovich ducks under a wild hook from Oliveira.
Oliveira is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Oliveira tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stepanovich manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Oliveira lands a jab to the nose.
Oliveira darts in looking for a takedown but Stepanovich gets double underhooks and turns Oliveira into the cage.
It looked like Stepanovich wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Oliveira misses with a few strikes there.
Stepanovich fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Oliveira looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Oliveira looks to score with a jab to the body but Stepanovich is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oliveira. Stepanovich does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Stepanovich lands a nice shot to the body.
Stepanovich takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oliveira throws the left hand but Stepanovich avoids the punch easily.
Oliveira misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stepanovich darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Oliveira throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL2#
Oliveira forces Stepanovich back against the cage and clinches.
Stepanovich struggles to land a body shot inside as Oliveira controls his hands.
Oliveira is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stepanovich is defending well for now.
A head punch on the inside from Oliveira fails to land.
Oliveira tries a body shot but Stepanovich blocks it.
Good body shot from Stepanovich.
Oliveira is breathing heavily.
Oliveira blocks a body shot from Stepanovich. #BC#
Stepanovich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stepanovich lands a right hook to the body.
Stepanovich takes a swing at Oliveira's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Olenev Stepanovich dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Oliveira throws a right hand that misses
and Stepanovich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big left from Oliveira misses.
Stepanovich feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Oliveiras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Oliveira takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Oliveira misses with a right hand
and Stepanovich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stepanovich scores with a punch to the head.
Stepanovich misses the shot to the body.
Oliveira takes a swing at Stepanovich's ribcage but misses.
Oliveira lands with a cross.
Oliveira lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stepanovich circles away quickly and effectively.
Stepanovich swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Olenev Stepanovich is winning the standup battle so far.
Stepanovich slips a jab and a cross from Oliveira.
Oliveira throws a right and a left that Stepanovich avoids nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Stepanovich misses the target.
Stepanovich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stepanovich moves out of range of the strikes.
Oliveira on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
Oliveira misses with a takedown
and Stepanovich counters with a left to the body.
Oliveira takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Oliveira takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Oliveira shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stepanovich defends it nicely.
Stepanovich misses with a wild body shot.
Stepanovich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stepanovich throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Oliveira on the side of the head.
Oliveira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stepanovich.
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown but Stepanovich shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Stepanovich wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Olenev Stepanovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renato Oliveira.
Oliveira gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Oliveira ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stepanovich with a nice cross.#T2#
Oliveira throws a lazy right hand but Stepanovich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Oliveira throws a right and a left that Stepanovich avoids nicely.
Oliveira swings widly with a right hand
and Stepanovich counters with a right hand to the body.
Oliveira misses with a body punch
letting Stepanovich counter with a right hand.
Oliveira is still on wobbly legs! Can Stepanovich finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oliveira throws a poor cross that misses
and Stepanovich counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Oliveira misses with a body shot
and Stepanovich counters with a nice uppercut.
Stepanovich jabs at Oliveira's body.
Oliveira throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stepanovich counters with a big right hand! Oh Oliveira is in trouble here! Stepanovich follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Olenev Stepanovich!
Our winner, Olenev Stepanovich, 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: LAFC 420 Frenzy     
Date:   Apr 20, 2022
#R1#
Stepanovich just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Hoglander wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hoglander displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stepanovich throws out the jab.
Hoglander pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Olenev Stepanovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stepanovich throws the left hand but Hoglander avoids the punch easily.
Stepanovich looks to throw the jab but Hoglander is out of range.
Stepanovich bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hoglander's head backwards.
Good shot there by Stepanovich.
Hoglander pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little jabbing left from Stepanovich on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stepanovich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hoglander.
Stepanovich takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The fighters circling - Stepanovich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hoglander looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stepanovich slips a straight right by Hoglander.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoglander takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stepanovich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoglander was well out of range. Poor timing from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hoglander's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stepanovich lands with a nice body punch.
Stepanovich misses with a lunging right hand
and Hoglander counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Hoglander misses with a wild body shot.
Nice jab there from Stepanovich.
Hoglander takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stepanovich with a hook.
Hoglander needs to keep his hands up - Stepanovich had a free shot at his head there.
Hoglander takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hoglander displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stepanovich throws out the jab.
Hoglander tests Stepanovich's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hoglander comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hoglander looks to land a right hand but Stepanovich moved out of range.
Hoglander misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich moves into range and connects with a jab.
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!
Stepanovich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hoglander.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Stepanovich 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.
Stepanovich throws a shot from downtown. Hoglander moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Stepanovich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hoglander misses with an uppercut. Stepanovich saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Stepanovich.
Hoglander throws a jab but it's blocked by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stepanovich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoglander manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Hoglander on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hoglander takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hoglander looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stepanovich lands with an overhand left.
Stepanovich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoglander sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stepanovich fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stepanovich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoglander.
Hoglander ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stepanovich scores with a punch to the head.
Stepanovich jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Hoglander misses the target.
A big left from Stepanovich misses.
Stepanovich misses with a left hand
and Hoglander counters with a straight right hand.
Hoglander throws a right hand that Stepanovich ducks under and follows up with a left that Stepanovich also avoids with ease.
Stepanovich misses with a looping right.
Stepanovich throws a jab but it's blocked by Hoglander.
Hoglander misses with an uppercut.
And Stepanovich tries to counter it with a takedown but Hoglander pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Stepanovich moves away from the strike by Hoglander.
A jab from Stepanovich misses.
Hoglander throws a big shot that misses.
Stepanovich misses with a straight right.
Stepanovich throws a big shot that misses.
Hoglander is looking to counter punch.
Stepanovich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hoglander.
Stepanovich misses the shot to the body.
Stepanovich slips under a jab from Hoglander.
Stepanovich swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Stepanovich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoglander.
Stepanovich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice defenses there by Hoglander.
Hoglander slips a straight right by Stepanovich.
A lazy left from Stepanovich finds it's target.
Hoglander takes a shot right to the bread basket.
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!
Hoglander stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stepanovich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stepanovich let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Stepanovich misses with a hook
and Hoglander counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hoglander ducks under a wild hook from Stepanovich.
An attempted straight right counter from Hoglander misses the target.
Stepanovich throws a hook but Hoglander blocks it.
Stepanovich lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stepanovich ducks under a wild hook from Hoglander.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stepanovich 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.
Hoglander looks to land a right hand but Stepanovich moved out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stepanovich.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Olenev Stepanovich 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#
Hoglander staying out of range there.
Stepanovich works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Hoglander might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Hoglander throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stepanovich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hoglander blocks a jab.
Stepanovich slips a straight right by Hoglander.
Stepanovich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big left from Hoglander misses.
Hoglander gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Stepanovich jabs at Hoglander's body.
Stepanovich bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hoglander's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stepanovich misses the shot to the body.
Stepanovich sizes up Hoglander with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hoglander takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stepanovich cracks Hoglander with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoglander takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Hoglander. That snapped Stepanovich's head back.
Stepanovich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Hoglander on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hoglander misses the jab.
Stepanovich scores with a punch to the head.
Hoglander uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stepanovich.
Hoglander is looking to counter punch.
Stepanovich misses with a looping left.
Hoglander moves away from the strike by Stepanovich.
Hoglander looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Stepanovich takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Olenev Stepanovich seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big right from Stepanovich misses.
Hoglander is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stepanovich.
Stepanovich takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hoglander moves out of range as Stepanovich strikes.
Hoglander is looking to counter punch.
Hoglander on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Stepanovich takes a swing at Hoglander's ribcage but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoglander misses with a straight right. #T2#
Stepanovich throws a lazy right hand but Hoglander sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stepanovich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoglander moves away.
Hoglander takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stepanovich slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stepanovich misses with a left hand
enabling Hoglander to counter with a crisp jab.
Stepanovich with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stepanovich throws the left hand but Hoglander avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Stepanovich does it's job there.
Hoglander takes one to the chin there.
Hoglander steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich lands a head shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hoglander, as that shot connected.
Stepanovich looks to land a combination but Hoglander avoids it well.
A little feinted left hand from Hoglander on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stepanovich thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hoglander bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hoglander swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Stepanovich avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stepanovich stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stepanovich is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hoglander tries to move into range but Stepanovich moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hoglander uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stepanovich.
Nice jab there from Stepanovich.
Hoglander tries to bum rush Stepanovich with a series of wild strikes but Stepanovich uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stepanovich scores with a punch to the head.
Hoglander takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hoglander throws a lazy right hand but Stepanovich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Stepanovich misses.
Hoglander misses with a hook.
Stepanovich misses with a body shot. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoglander uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stepanovich has time to react.
Stepanovich misses with a straight right.
Hoglander's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stepanovich connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hoglander scrambles back to his feet.
Hoglander scores with a jab. Stepanovich acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hoglander showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stepanovich.
Hoglander slips a jab from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich misses with a double jab
and Hoglander counters with a straight right hand.
Stepanovich throws a nice looking combination but Hoglander bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stepanovich scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoglander misses with a looping right.
Hoglander keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stepanovich.
Hoglander was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hoglander slips a straight right by Stepanovich.
Hoglander is looking to counter punch.
Stepanovich punishes Hoglander's body with a nice straight punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Olenev Stepanovich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Hoglander misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stepanovich.
Hoglander scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stepanovich in his tracks.
Stepanovich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hoglander.
Stepanovich fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hoglander looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hoglander is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Stepanovich throws a hook but Hoglander avoids it easily.
Stepanovich lands a really nice looking cross but Hoglander seems unphased.
Hoglander throws a series of punches but Stepanovich avoids them all with ease.
Hoglander misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hoglander misses the shot to the body.
Stepanovich throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Hoglander.
It looked like Hoglander wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stepanovich works Hoglander's body with a nice hook.
Stepanovich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hoglander.
Hoglander shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoglander defending well as Stepanovich loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Hoglander misses with a hook. Stepanovich ducked under it nicely.
Stepanovich misses with a looping left.
Donk. Stepanovich catches Hoglander right on the button with a cross.
Hoglander slips a jab and a cross from Stepanovich.
A slow jab from Stepanovich misses its intended target.
Stepanovich missing with a left hand there. Hoglander was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hoglander lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stepanovich at a distance.
Hoglander misses with a hook. Stepanovich ducked under it nicely.
Hoglander connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hoglander thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stepanovich misses with a straight left.
Hoglander has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hoglander there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stepanovich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hoglander.
Stepanovich throws a jab but it's blocked by Hoglander.
Stepanovich swings for the body but Hoglander moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Hoglander misses its target.#T2#
Hoglander misses with a hook.
Stepanovich keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hoglander.
Hoglander takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stepanovich swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hoglander counters with a stiff right hand.
Stepanovich looks to throw the jab but Hoglander is out of range.
Hoglander misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Hoglander.
Stepanovich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stepanovich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hoglander.
Stepanovich works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stepanovich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hoglander.
Hoglander throws a hook but Stepanovich blocks it.
Stepanovich lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hoglander at a distance.
Stepanovich lands with an overhand left.#T3#
Nice cross by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich slips under a jab.
Stepanovich getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stepanovich misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stepanovich throws a body punch but Hoglander moves out of range.
Hoglander appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hoglander staying out of range there.
Hoglander takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stepanovich looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoglander is just out of range.
Stepanovich lands with a nice body punch.
Hoglander paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hoglander misses with a body punch
and Stepanovich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hoglander keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoglander is just out of range.
Hoglander is looking to counter punch.
Stepanovich throws a jab but it's blocked by Hoglander. #T4#
Stepanovich missing with a left hand there. Hoglander was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hoglander.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich scores with a jab to the head.
Hoglander avoids the body shot from Stepanovich.
Hoglander throws an off balance right hand
and Stepanovich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hoglander throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stepanovich takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hoglander connects with a right hand. Stepanovich shakes it off.
Stepanovich cracks Hoglander with an open hand slap.
Hoglander misses the jab.
Hoglander keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stepanovich.
Hoglander swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hoglander jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nils Hoglander has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hoglander displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stepanovich throws out the jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Olenev Stepanovich comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stepanovich has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olenev Stepanovich!

Olenev Stepanovich decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Glory Daze     
Date:   Feb 26, 2022
#R1#
Stepanovich scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wilson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stepanovich moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like Stepanovich was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wilson.
Stepanovich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Stepanovich misses.
Stepanovich scores with a nice head shot.#CL2#
Wilson takes the fight into the clinch.
Stepanovich gets underhooks to prevent Wilson's takedown attempt.
Wilson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stepanovich's efforts to push away.
Wilson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wilson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #BC#
Stepanovich breaks the clinch.
Stepanovich misses with an uppercut.
Stepanovich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wilson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich connects with a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilson throws an overhand right that lands on Stepanovich's shoulder, as Stepanovich tries to avoid the shot.
Stepanovich ducks under a wild hook from Wilson.
Stepanovich misses with a body shot.
Stepanovich looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Stepanovich scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wilson connects with an inside leg kick.
Stepanovich connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wilson slips under a jab.
A jab lands there for Stepanovich.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stepanovich sprawls well. Stepanovich wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wilson gets slowly back to his feet.
Wilson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stepanovich lands a right hook to the body.
Stepanovich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wilson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stepanovich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wilson moves away.
Wilson wants to clinch.
Olenev Stepanovich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Wilson staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Wilson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stepanovich misses with a hook.
Wilson throws a sloppy head kick
letting Stepanovich counter with a right hand.
Stepanovich misses with a wild body shot.
Stepanovich uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wilson.
Wilson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wilson 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.
Wilson cracks Stepanovich with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wilson thows a leg kick but Stepanovich checks it
enabling Stepanovich to counter with a crisp jab.
Stepanovich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stepanovich attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stepanovich lands with an uppercut that bounces Wilson off the cage and back into range.
Stepanovich throws a body punch but Wilson moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Wilson. Those never looked like landing.
Stepanovich misses with a hook. Wilson ducked under it nicely.
Stepanovich keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wilson looks to land a left hand but Stepanovich moved out of range nicely.
Stepanovich lands a jab to the nose.#T3#
The fighters circling - Wilson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wilson lunges at Stepanovich with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stepanovich's hand.
Stepanovich uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wilson.
Stepanovich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wilson.
Stepanovich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wilson.
Stepanovich connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wilson throws a body shot but no joy.
Wilson staying out of range there.
Wilson drops his hands momentarily and Stepanovich takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Stepanovich chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wilson can pounce on him.
Stepanovich takes a swing at Wilson's ribcage but misses.
Wilson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Stepanovich misses with a two punch combination.
Wilson throws out a powerful jab.
Wilson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Wilson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from Wilson misses.
A big right from Stepanovich misses. #T4#
Wilson misses with an uppercut
and Stepanovich counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wilson tries a low kick but Stepanovich avoids it.
Wilson avoids the body shot from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wilson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stepanovich.
Wilson shoots for a takedown but Stepanovich saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Olenev Stepanovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Wilson.
Wilson's corner calls for a 1-2. Wilson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Stepanovich throws a looping overhand right but Wilson ducks down to avoid it.
Stepanovich throws a jab but it's blocked by Wilson.
Stepanovich comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wilson misses with a series of wild punches.
Stepanovich swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Stepanovich throws a jab but it's blocked by Wilson.
Stepanovich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wilson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wilson. That's going to slow Stepanovich down.
Wilson throws a head kick but Stepanovich moves out of range.
A big left from Stepanovich misses.
Wilson swings for the body but Stepanovich moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Olenev Stepanovich dominated that round.
That's time! Stepanovich's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Stepanovich throws a jab when Wilson was well out of range.
Stepanovich throws a big shot that misses.
Wilson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wilson looks to throw the jab but Stepanovich is out of range.
Stepanovich throws a lazy right hand but Wilson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stepanovich blocks the body kick.
Stepanovich scores with a jab. Wilson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wilson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stepanovich misses with a hook. Wilson ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Stepanovich misses its intended target.
Wilson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wilson with a nice calf kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson throws a leg kick but Stepanovich checks it.
Stepanovich takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stepanovich thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stepanovich takes one on the button.
Stepanovich lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Stepanovich jabs Wilson right on the nose. Wilson blinks but takes it well.#T1#
Stepanovich keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wilson.
Stepanovich swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big right from Stepanovich misses.
Stepanovich misses with a body punch
and Wilson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Wilson.
Stepanovich throws a body punch but Wilson moves out of range.
Wilson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wilson misses with an uppercut.
Stepanovich throws a big shot that misses.
Wilson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wilson in his tracks.
Wilson throws a sloppy head kick and Stepanovich moves out of range easily.
Wilson misses with the combination.
Stepanovich changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wilson connects with a body shot.
Jab by Stepanovich.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilson tries for a takedown but Stepanovich circles away easily
and Stepanovich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Stepanovich lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice defenses there by Stepanovich.
A slow jab from Wilson misses its intended target.
Wilson blocks a jab.#TD2#
Wilson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Stepanovich was covering up waiting for the punch and Wilson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wilson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wilson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stepanovich is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wilson is controlling him.
Wilson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wilson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stepanovich utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Stepanovich wants to stand and escape but Wilson is having none of it. #ES#
Stepanovich pushes Wilson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Nice takedown defense from Stepanovich. No joy for Wilson on that attempt.
It looked like Stepanovich was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wilson.
Stepanovich throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wilson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stepanovich misses with a hook.
Stepanovich missing with a left hand there. Wilson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wilson tries to land a body kick
enabling Stepanovich to counter with a crisp jab.
Wilson throws a series of punches but Stepanovich moves out of range.
Wilson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stepanovich moves out of range as Wilson strikes.
Stepanovich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wilson can do to turn this around?
Left hook, right uppercut from Stepanovich.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilson throws a shot from downtown. Stepanovich moves away and avoids it.
Stepanovich misses with a looping right.
Wilson walks into a straight right hand from Stepanovich.
Nice cross by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
The fighters circling - Stepanovich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stepanovich cracks a nice hook into Wilson's ribs.
Stepanovich lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Wilson backs up against the cage.
Stepanovich looks to score with a jab to the body but Wilson is just out of range.
Wilson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Wilson throws a shot from downtown. Stepanovich moves away and avoids it.
Stepanovich fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stepanovich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stepanovich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wilson manages to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Stepanovich.
The fighters circling - Stepanovich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wilson misses with an uppercut
and Stepanovich counters with a straight right hand.
Wilson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stepanovich lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wilson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stepanovich.
As Stepanovich backs off Wilson throws a huge counter combo but Stepanovich manages to avoid it all.
Stepanovich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Left hook, right uppercut from Wilson.
Wilson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Olenev Stepanovich dominated that second round.
That's time! Stepanovich's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Wilson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wilson scores with the left hand. Stepanovich knows he should have avoided that one.
Wilson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wilson scores with a sloppy right hand. Stepanovich should have avoided that one. #TD2#
Wilson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB2#
Wilson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stepanovich has escaped the position, nice work there.
Stepanovich tries to escape but Wilson is in control.
Stepanovich trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#ES#
Stepanovich throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilson needs to keep his hands up - Stepanovich had a free shot at his head there.
Wilson throws a low kick but Stepanovich avoids it.
Wilson ducks under a wild hook from Stepanovich.
Wilson tries to move into range but Stepanovich moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
A shot to the body from Wilson misses
and Stepanovich counters with a right hand to the body.
Wilson misses with a straight left.
Stepanovich slips a jab from Wilson.
No joy there for Stepanovich, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A good leg kick by Wilson.
Wilson misses with a looping left.
Stepanovich moves out of range as Wilson strikes.
Wilson misses with a body shot.
Stepanovich is looking to counter punch.
Stepanovich lands a head shot.
Stepanovich thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wilson defending well as Stepanovich loads up on a big left hand.
Wilson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wilson misses with a few strikes there.
Wilson misses with a hook. Stepanovich ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Stepanovich misses the target.
Stepanovich throws a shot from downtown. Wilson moves away and avoids it.
Wilson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Stepanovich bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wilson's head.
Stepanovich scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wilson. That's going to slow Stepanovich down. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wilson moves away from the strike by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich throws a right hand that misses
and Wilson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wilson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich lands with a good body shot.
Stepanovich swings widly with a right hand
and Wilson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wilson throws a leg kick but Stepanovich checks it.
Wilson slips under a jab.
As Stepanovich backs off Wilson throws a huge counter combo but Stepanovich manages to avoid it all.
Stepanovich lands a glancing blow to the side of Wilson's head.
Stepanovich throws a hook but Wilson avoids it easily.
Wilson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Olenev Stepanovich is winning the standup battle so far.
Wilson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stepanovich looks to throw the jab but Wilson is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wilson! But no joy.
Stepanovich loads up on a big right hand but Wilson slips the punch.
Stepanovich looks to score with a jab to the body but Wilson is just out of range.
Wilson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Wilson misses with an uppercut. Stepanovich saw that one coming.
Stepanovich throws the left hand but Wilson avoids the punch easily.
Wilson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stepanovich ducks under a wild hook from Wilson.
Stepanovich throwing a counter right hand but Wilson manages to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wilson.
Stepanovich throws the left hand but Wilson avoids the punch easily.
Wilson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stepanovich counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A slow jab from Stepanovich misses its intended target.
A jab from Stepanovich misses.
Stepanovich misses with a straight left.
Wilson misses with a straight left.
Nice shot by Wilson.
Wilson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stepanovich misses the shot to the body.
Stepanovich looks to score with a jab to the body but Wilson is just out of range.
Wilson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Wilson slips under a jab.
It seemed like Wilson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stepanovich misses with a straight right.
Wilson unleashes a big counter combination but Stepanovich bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Stepanovich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wilson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stepanovich.
A jab from Stepanovich misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilson feints and then cracks Stepanovich's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stepanovich down.
Wilson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stepanovich throws a shot from downtown. Wilson moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Wilson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wilson throws a body punch but Stepanovich moves out of range.
Stepanovich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Wilson misses its intended target.
Wilson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stepanovich throws a hook to the side of Wilson's head but Wilson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wilson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wilson misses with a looping left.
Stepanovich takes a swing at Wilson's ribcage but misses.
Eddie Wilson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wilson looks to land a right hand but Stepanovich moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Stepanovich misses the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Olenev Stepanovich.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stepanovich, 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olenev Stepanovich!

During a confident post fight interview, Olenev Stepanovich thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: GDL 133: Adlehyde VS Hadjilis     
Date:   Dec 25, 2021
#R1#
Stepanovich misses the jab.
Stepanovich connects with a body shot.
Burroughs wants to clinch up but Stepanovich keeps it at a distance.
Stepanovich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burroughs.
An attempted straight right counter from Burroughs misses the target.
Burroughs uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A slow jab from Stepanovich misses its intended target.
Burroughs on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stepanovich moves out of range as Burroughs strikes.
Stepanovich throws out a counter right but Burroughs avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stepanovich staying out of range there.
Nice uppercut there from Stepanovich.#CL#
Burroughs has taken the fight to the clinch. #T1#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Burroughs takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Stepanovich misses with a punch to the body.
Burroughs throws a punch but it's blocked by Stepanovich.
Burroughs tries to work over Stepanovich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Burroughs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Stepanovich breaks the clinch.
Burroughs shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stepanovich sprawls well. Stepanovich wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Burroughs gets slowly back to his feet.
Burroughs misses with a left hand
and Stepanovich counters with a nice uppercut.
Burroughs swings widly with a right hand
and Stepanovich makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Burroughs loads up on a big right hand but Stepanovich slips the punch.
Stepanovich lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Burroughs shoots in looking for a takedown but Stepanovich manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Burroughs's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Burroughs looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Burroughs doesn't manage to clinch there - Stepanovich circles away.
A jab lands there for Burroughs.
Stepanovich cracks Burroughs with a good jab.
Burroughs moves out of range of the strikes.
Burroughs was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Burroughs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stepanovich.
Olenev Stepanovich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stepanovich scores with a nice strike.
Jimmy Burroughs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burroughs moves in looking to clinch but Stepanovich pushes him off.
Stepanovich fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Burroughs ducks right into an uppercut from Stepanovich. #ROC2#Burroughs is rocked!#T3#
Burroughs connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Burroughs throws a body punch but Stepanovich moves out of range.
Stepanovich takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stepanovich has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Burroughs drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stepanovich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burroughs.
Burroughs is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Oh Burroughs is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Burroughs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stepanovich sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Stepanovich on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stepanovich slips a jab from Burroughs.
Stepanovich's jab looks to have found its range, popping Burroughs under the eye.
Burroughs swings widly with a right hand
and Stepanovich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stepanovich misses with a right hand #CL#
and Burroughs moves into the clinch.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Stepanovich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Burroughs closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Stepanovich is pushing Burroughs's head away, looking to escape. Burroughs manages to hold on to the position though.
Burroughs seems to have got his legs back now.
Stepanovich wants to get back to his feet but Burroughs is dominant here and he's now got Stepanovich's back!#ES2#
Stepanovich manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Nice jab there from Stepanovich.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Burroughs is defended easily by Stepanovich.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Burroughs. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Burroughs clinches with his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Olenev Stepanovich dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Burroughs shoots in for a takedown but Stepanovich shows good takedown defense.
A little jabbing left from Stepanovich on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Burroughs looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It seemed like Stepanovich was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Burroughs shoots in but Stepanovich avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A little jabbing left from Stepanovich on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Burroughs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stepanovich scores with a jab. Burroughs acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Burroughs takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stepanovich cracks Burroughs with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Burroughs moves away from the strike by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich throws a hook to the side of Burroughs's head but Burroughs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Burroughs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stepanovich darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#TD#
Burroughs fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Stepanovich to the ground. Burroughs is now in Stepanovich's guard.#ES2#
Stepanovich is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Burroughs presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
A frustrated look appears on Stepanovich's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Burroughs has a couple of punches blocked by Stepanovich.
Burroughs prevents a body shot from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich lands with a short shot to the head.
Stepanovich is trying to force a seperation but Burroughs has the dominant position.
Burroughs working aggressively here.
Stepanovich is trying to force a seperation but Burroughs has the dominant position.
Burroughs displaying some good clinch control by pressing Stepanovich up against the cage.
Burroughs dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Stepanovich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Burroughs leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burroughs lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stepanovich.#BC2#
Stepanovich manages to break the clinch.
Stepanovich scores with a jab. Burroughs acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice shot lands for Stepanovich.
Stepanovich avoids the body shot from Burroughs.
Stepanovich works Burroughs's body with a nice hook.
A punch combination from Stepanovich misses.
Burroughs is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Stepanovich.#T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Burroughs looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stepanovich avoids the body shot from Burroughs.
Burroughs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Stepanovich scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The fighters circling - Burroughs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burroughs lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#TD#
Burroughs drives through with a takedown into guard.

Stepanovich pushes Burroughs off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Burroughs misses with a few strikes there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stepanovich lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T4#
Stepanovich swings for the body but Burroughs moves out of range.
Burroughs takes a swing at Stepanovich's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stepanovich! But no joy.
Burroughs takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stepanovich connects with a crisp jab.
Jab by Stepanovich.
Burroughs drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Burroughs misses with a jab to the body
and Stepanovich counters with a nice body shot.
Stepanovich punishes Burroughs's body with a nice straight punch.
Stepanovich comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL#
Burroughs clinches up with Stepanovich and pushes him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Olenev Stepanovich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Burroughs will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stepanovich doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Stepanovich takes one on the button.
Stepanovich's corner calls for a 1-2. Stepanovich obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Stepanovich catches Burroughs with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stepanovich throws a jab but it's blocked by Burroughs.
Burroughs has his takedown stuffed
and Stepanovich counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burroughs throws an off balance right hand
enabling Stepanovich to counter with a crisp jab.
Burroughs shoots for a takedown but Stepanovich saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Burroughs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stepanovich connects with a combination that backs up Burroughs into the cage. Stepanovich lands a flurry of punches that gets past Burroughs's guard. Burroughs is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Stepanovich bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Olenev Stepanovich!
A victorious Olenev Stepanovich thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: GDL 129: Low VS Larson     
Date:   Nov 27, 2021
#R1#
Stepanovich feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Chisakis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Stepanovich enables Chisaki to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Stepanovich manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Stepanovich has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Chisaki is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Stepanovich is trying to force a seperation but Chisaki has the dominant position.
Chisaki is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stepanovich gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've been hearing reports that Chisaki has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Stepanovich prevents a takedown attempt there.
Stepanovich is looking to break free of the clinch but Chisaki has double underhooks.
Chisaki tries to score a body lock takedown but Stepanovich shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kai Chisaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stepanovich lands a nice shot to the body.
Chisaki can't get the takedown.
Stepanovich throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stepanovich misses with the head strike.
Chisaki tries for a takedown. No joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stepanovich lands a body shot in the clinch.
Chisaki has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Stepanovich after a bit of a struggle. #BC2#
Stepanovich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stepanovich misses the shot to the body.
Stepanovich connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stepanovich stuffs the takedown attempt from Chisaki. Chisaki gets slowly back to his feet.
Chisaki fails with a takedown attempt.#T1##TD#
Chisaki decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Stepanovich 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.
Stepanovich wants to get back to his feet. #ES2#
Stepanovich has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Chisaki is on him like a limpet, forcing Stepanovich back against the cage.
Chisaki looking for a takedown.
Stepanovich has had enough of the clinch but Chisaki keeps him there for the moment.
Stepanovich struggles to land a body shot inside as Chisaki controls his hands.
Chisaki keeps control of Stepanovich as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chisaki tries for a takedown but Stepanovich manages to get underhooks.
Chisaki drops down looking for an ankle pick but Stepanovich pulls his leg out and moves away.
Stepanovich catches Chisaki with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Chisaki looks for a takedown but Stepanovich sprawls well.
Stepanovich throws out a counter right but Chisaki avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Chisaki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stepanovich's waist but Stepanovich gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chisaki off to one side.
A shot to the liver by Stepanovich. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chisaki doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Stepanovich to counter with a crisp jab.
Chisaki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stepanovich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stepanovich lands a nice hook to Chisaki's body. Chisaki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stepanovich connects with a body shot.
Chisaki shoots in but Stepanovich avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chisaki goes for a double leg but Stepanovich avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Stepanovich continues to drive forward.
Chisaki can't get the takedown.
Chisaki is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Stepanovich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Olenev Stepanovich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stepanovich lands with a nice body punch.
Chisaki fails to land the takedown.
Stepanovich is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Chisaki with a body shot.#TD#
Chisaki looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#T3##ES2#
Stepanovich pushes Chisaki off and gets back to his feet.
Chisaki moves forwards but Stepanovich connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stepanovich lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chisaki at a distance.
Chisaki dives in for a single leg takedown but Stepanovich sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Chisaki is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stepanovich pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Chisaki tries for a takedown but Stepanovich manages to get underhooks. #BC2#
Stepanovich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chisaki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stepanovich circles away.
Stepanovich lands a jab to Chisaki's midsection.
Chisaki tries for a takedown but Stepanovich circles away easily
and Stepanovich counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
Chisaki is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Stepanovich's half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Chisaki is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Stepanovich is trying to stand. #T4##ES2#
Stepanovich manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Chisaki keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Chisaki blocking some punches. #TD#
Chisaki has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Stepanovich clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Stepanovich is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
Chisaki on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stepanovich lands a body shot.
Stepanovich works Chisaki's body with a nice hook.
Chisaki has his takedown stuffed
letting Stepanovich counter with a right hand.
Chisaki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stepanovich sprawls well. Stepanovich wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chisaki gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chisaki looks for a takedown but Stepanovich sprawls well.
Chisaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Olenev Stepanovich dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Stepanovich bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Chisaki shoots in looking for a takedown but Stepanovich manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chisaki's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Chisaki takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Chisaki dives in and grabs Stepanovich's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stepanovich pushes down on Chisaki's head and hops out.
Kai Chisaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Stepanovich enables Chisaki to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Stepanovich manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Stepanovich wants to stand but Chisaki is controlling the position. #ES2#
Stepanovich manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Chisaki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stepanovich sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chisaki somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kai Chisaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chisaki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stepanovich but Stepanovich pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chisaki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stepanovich as he jumps to the side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stepanovich listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#TD#
Chisaki shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T1#
Stepanovich wants to get back to his feet.
Chisaki trying to pass the guard but Stepanovich defending well.
Stepanovich is trying to stand. #SUB#
Chisaki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Chisaki looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Stepanovich wants to get back to his feet. #ES2#
Stepanovich makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T2#
Chisaki shoots in for a takedown but Stepanovich shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Chisaki dives in and scores a takedown into Stepanovich's guard.

Stepanovich has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Chisaki off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Olenev Stepanovich seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stepanovich just misses with a punch to the body.
Chisaki gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stepanovich counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chisaki fails to land the takedown.
Chisaki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stepanovich tries to avoid it but Chisaki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stepanovich to the ground. Stepanovich escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chisaki fails with a takedown attempt.
Chisaki shoots in for a takedown but Stepanovich shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stepanovich lands with a shot to the body.
Stepanovich scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chisaki in his tracks.
Chisaki tries for a takedown but Stepanovich circles away easily
and Stepanovich counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Stepanovich scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stepanovich darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #TD#
Chisaki is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Stepanovich's half guard.

Stepanovich has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Chisaki is on him like a limpet, forcing Stepanovich back against the cage.
Stepanovich is pressed up against the cage. Chisaki has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stepanovich down to the mat. Stepanovich avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Chisaki takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stepanovich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chisaki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stepanovich counters with a nice body shot.
Stepanovich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stepanovich connects with a jab.
Chisaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chisaki seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Stepanovich lands a right hook to the body.
Chisaki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stepanovich sprawls well. Stepanovich wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chisaki gets slowly back to his feet.#T4#
Chisaki takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#TD#
Chisaki shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Stepanovich napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stepanovich is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#ES2#
Stepanovich explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Stepanovich connects with a right hand. Chisaki shakes it off.
Nice takedown defense from Stepanovich. No joy for Chisaki on that attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chisaki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stepanovich as he avoids it easily.
Stepanovich misses with a body shot. #TD#
Chisaki closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Chisaki lands in his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Olenev Stepanovich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Chisaki misses with a takedown attempt
and Stepanovich makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chisaki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chisaki takes one to the side of the head.
Chisaki with a poor takedown
and Stepanovich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kai Chisaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chisaki tries for a takedown but Stepanovich sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chisaki has a takedown stuffed.
Chisaki takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chisaki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chisaki fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stepanovich lands a right hook to the body. #T1#
Stepanovich just misses with a punch to the body.
Stepanovich lands with a cross.
Stepanovich lands a nice hook to Chisaki's body. Chisaki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chisaki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stepanovich sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chisaki somewhat.
Stepanovich misses with a wild body shot.
Chisaki shoots in but Stepanovich avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stepanovich connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chisaki. Chisaki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stepanovich cracks a nice hook into Chisaki's ribs.
Stepanovich lands with a good body shot.
Stepanovich takes a swing at Chisaki's ribcage but misses.
Stepanovich scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Olenev Stepanovich is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stepanovich is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Chisaki rather than just go for the knockout.#T2#
Chisaki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stepanovich throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chisaki on the side of the head.
Chisaki shoots for a takedown but Stepanovich saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stepanovich is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Chisaki with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stepanovich dips to his left and cracks Chisaki with an uppercut!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chisaki is defended easily by Stepanovich.
Chisaki walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Stepanovich jabs Chisaki right on the nose. Chisaki blinks but takes it well.
Stepanovich has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Chisaki misses with a takedown attempt - Stepanovich sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stepanovich is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Chisaki with a body shot.#T3#
Stepanovich lands a right hook to the body.
Chisaki fails with the takedown
and Stepanovich counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chisaki fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stepanovich smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Chisaki gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Stepanovich to counter with a crisp jab.
Chisaki darts in looking for a takedown but Stepanovich gets double underhooks and turns Chisaki into the cage.
Chisaki tries for a takedown. No joy.
Chisaki looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#BC2#
Stepanovich's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stepanovich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chisaki manages to avoid it.
Chisaki takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stepanovich scores with a body shot. #TD#
Chisaki drives through with a takedown into Stepanovich's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Stepanovich is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Chisaki presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stepanovich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chisaki drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stepanovich gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Chisaki tries to score a body lock takedown but Stepanovich shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Chisaki is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stepanovich gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Chisaki changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stepanovich fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Stepanovich misses the shot to the body.
Stepanovich cracks a nice hook into Chisaki's ribs.
Stepanovich lands the left hand.
Stepanovich connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chisaki momentarily.
Stepanovich slaps away a takedown attempt from Chisaki, before circling back to the center of the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Olenev Stepanovich comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stepanovich has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olenev Stepanovich!

After winning the bout, Olenev Stepanovich thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: GDL 125: Biden VS Anderson     
Date:   Oct 30, 2021
#R1#
Hoglander takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hoglander swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stepanovich appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A cross from Hoglander lands.
Hoglander misses the body punch
and Stepanovich counters with a nice uppercut.
Stepanovich connects with a body shot.
Stepanovich lands with a shot to the body.
We've been told by Stepanovich's head coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Stepanovich throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Hoglander to counter with a crisp jab.
Hoglander just misses with a punch to the body.
Hoglander lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoglander ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stepanovich moves away.
Stepanovich appears to be looking for a big counter.
Stepanovich swings for the body but Hoglander moves out of range.
Hoglander misses with a lunging right hand
and Stepanovich counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stepanovich missing with a left hand there. Hoglander was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Nice straight punches there by Stepanovich. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stepanovich.
Hoglander takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hoglander digs a good body shot into Stepanovich's ribs.
Stepanovich connects with a body shot that sends Hoglander's belly button to the back.
Stepanovich comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hoglander looks to throw the jab but Stepanovich is out of range.
Stepanovich takes a swing at Hoglander's ribcage but misses.
Hoglander bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hoglander throws a poor cross that misses
and Stepanovich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stepanovich misses the shot to the body.
Stepanovich misses with an uppercut.
Stepanovich throws the left hand but Hoglander avoids the punch easily.
Hoglander looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nils Hoglander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Stepanovich lands a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoglander throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stepanovich was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hoglander is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stepanovich.
Hoglander tries to move into range but Stepanovich moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A shot to the liver by Hoglander. Beautiful body shot.
A slow jab from Stepanovich misses its intended target.
Hoglander misses with a right hand
and Stepanovich counters with a head kick. That will keep Hoglander thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Stepanovich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoglander.
Hoglander fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stepanovich looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stepanovich misses with a body shot.
Stepanovich uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T3#
Hoglander tests Stepanovich's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stepanovich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoglander cracks Stepanovich with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hoglander scores with a jab to the head.
Stepanovich throws a poor cross that misses
and Hoglander counters with a nice uppercut.
Stepanovich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoglander.
Hoglander misses the body punch
and Stepanovich counters with a nice uppercut.
Hoglander takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hoglander swings widly with a right hand
and Stepanovich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stepanovich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoglander moves away.
Hoglander lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stepanovich backs up against the cage. #ROC2#Stepanovich is rocked!#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoglander throws a lazy uppercut
and Stepanovich counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hoglander avoids the body shot from Stepanovich.
Hoglander misses with a right hand
and Stepanovich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stepanovich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stepanovich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoglander was well out of range. Poor timing from Stepanovich.
Hoglander throws a body shot but no joy.
Stepanovich ducks under a wild hook from Hoglander.
Stepanovich misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hoglander misses with an uppercut.
Stepanovich is looking to counter punch.
Hoglander dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoglander lands a lovely overhand right.
Stepanovich is looking to wear down Hoglander with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Stepanovich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hoglander.
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 Olenev Stepanovich 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#
Hoglander misses with a lunging right hand
and Stepanovich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Stepanovich misses.
Jab, jab by Hoglander - just one landing.
Hoglander throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stepanovich is looking to counter punch.
Hoglander throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hoglander throws a right hand that misses
and Stepanovich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hoglander blocks a head kick by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoglander misses with an uppercut.
Nice shot by Hoglander.
Stepanovich throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stepanovich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hoglander. #T1#
Stepanovich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Stepanovich misses its target.
A head kick by Stepanovich misses
and Hoglander counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hoglander paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hoglander misses with an uppercut
enabling Stepanovich to counter with a crisp jab.
Hoglander misses with a body shot
letting Stepanovich counter with a right hand.
Stepanovich wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stepanovich lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hoglander fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Olenev Stepanovich is winning the standup battle so far.
Hoglander is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stepanovich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Hoglander keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A shot to the liver by Hoglander. Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoglander throws a shot to the body.
Stepanovich takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stepanovich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoglander was well out of range. Poor timing from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hoglander.
Hoglander throws a body shot but no joy.
Hoglander takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stepanovich throws a lazy head kick
and Hoglander cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from Hoglander misses.
Hoglander throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T3#
Hoglander uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stepanovich has time to react.
Stepanovich lands an overhand right.
Stepanovich lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stepanovich throws a body punch but Hoglander moves out of range.
Hoglander appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Stepanovich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoglander manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hoglander! But no joy.
Hoglander lands a head shot.
Stepanovich takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hoglander keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hoglander throws a poor cross that misses
and Stepanovich counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Hoglander misses. #T4#
Stepanovich lands a jab to Hoglander's midsection.
Stepanovich slips a jab from Hoglander.
Stepanovich blocks a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoglander wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stepanovich uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hoglander.
Hoglander avoids the body shot from Stepanovich.
A nice side step and Hoglander releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Stepanovich lands a jab-cross combination.
Hoglander looks to throw the jab but Stepanovich is out of range.
Hoglander rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stepanovich counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stepanovich slips under a jab.
Stepanovich throws a body punch but Hoglander moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nils Hoglander will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Hoglander with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stepanovich takes a swing at Hoglander's ribcage but misses.
Stepanovich uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hoglander.
Hoglander bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stepanovich tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hoglander avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stepanovich takes a swing at Hoglander's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Hoglander misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoglander throws a big shot that misses.
Stepanovich ducks under a wild hook from Hoglander.
Hoglander keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hoglander doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
Hoglander throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stepanovich counters with a nice uppercut.
Hoglander misses with a looping right.
Hoglander misses with a right hand
and Stepanovich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stepanovich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hoglander.
Stepanovich throws a lazy head kick
and Hoglander counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hoglander lands with an uppercut that bounces Stepanovich off the cage and back into range.
Hoglander connects with a body shot that sends Stepanovich's belly button to the back.
Nice defenses there by Stepanovich.
Hoglander doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hoglander misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Stepanovich to counter with a crisp jab.
Stepanovich moves out of range as Hoglander strikes.#T2#
Hoglander slips under a jab from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice shot lands for Stepanovich.
Stepanovich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stepanovich takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stepanovich throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hoglander counters with a straight right hand.
Hoglander misses the shot to the body.
Hoglander has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hoglander throws a body punch but Stepanovich moves out of range.
Stepanovich paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stepanovich looks to throw the jab but Hoglander is out of range.
Stepanovich takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
Stepanovich fails to land with a series of punches.
Hoglander appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hoglander misses the body punch
and Stepanovich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stepanovich listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stepanovich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hoglander ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stepanovich moves away.
Hoglander pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hoglander misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Stepanovich on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hoglander uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stepanovich has time to react.
Hoglander looks to land a left hand but Stepanovich moved out of range nicely.
Hoglander misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stepanovich. #T4#
Hoglander scores with a punch to the head.
Hoglander throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stepanovich sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hoglander throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stepanovich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hoglander jabs at Stepanovich's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stepanovich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoglander manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hoglander! But no joy.
Stepanovich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hoglander throws a lazy right hand but Stepanovich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stepanovich is looking to counter punch.
Stepanovich throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hoglander counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hoglander keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich tries a head kick but it misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nils Hoglander comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hoglander has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Nils Hoglander!

Nils Hoglander 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: GDL 120: Bitch Tits VS Yan     
Date:   Sep 25, 2021
#R1##TD#
Zig closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Stepanovich bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Zig looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice jab there from Stepanovich.
Zig with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stepanovich to score with a decent uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zig fails with the takedown.
Stepanovich lands the left hand.
Stepanovich is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The fighters circling - Stepanovich throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD#
Zig looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Stepanovich!#T1#
Zig trying to control the position but Stepanovich is working away.
Zig scoring with punches from side control.
Zig wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stepanovich keeps working.
Zig tries to advance to mount but can't.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stepanovich can do anything to dispel that myth.
Zig trying to control the position but Stepanovich is working away.
Stepanovich tries to escape but Zig is in control.
Zig wants to control but Stepanovich is keeping him busy.
Stepanovich is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Zig looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Zig advances to full mount.
Stepanovich taking shots to the head. #T2#
Zig trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Stepanovich trying desperately to get to his feet.
Zig 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.#SUB#
Zig looking to secure an arm triangle but Stepanovich defends it well.
Stepanovich is trying to stand up.
Zig controlling from the full mount.
Stepanovich is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Zig fails to advance to Stepanovich's back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zig wants to control the pace but Stepanovich is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Stepanovich is trying to stand up.
Zig tries to control but Stepanovich wriggling away. #ES2#
Stepanovich bucks Zig off and manages to get back to his feet!
Zig tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stepanovich sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zig somewhat.
Stepanovich let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zig Zig. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zig fails to land the takedown.
Stepanovich throws a shot to the body. #T4#
Stepanovich throws a sloppy head kick and Zig moves out of range easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Zig misses its target.
Stepanovich jabs at Zig's body.
Zig takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stepanovich pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stepanovich digs a good hook to Zig's body.
Zig fails with the takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stepanovich.
Zig swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Olenev Stepanovich 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#
Zig fails with a takedown attempt.
Stepanovich looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zig shoots in for a takedown but Stepanovich shows good takedown defense.
Zig tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stepanovich swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zig Zig. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zig takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stepanovich has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Zig looks for a takedown but Stepanovich sprawls well.
Stepanovich throws a hook to the side of Zig's head but Zig sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zig attempts a counter takedown but Stepanovich avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zig gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stepanovich.
Zig shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stepanovich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Olenev Stepanovich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Stepanovich takes a swing at Zig's ribcage but misses.
Stepanovich lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zig misses with a takedown attempt
and Stepanovich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#Zig is rocked!
Stepanovich drops Zig with a big left hand! Zig is injured, injured bad! Stepanovich jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Olenev Stepanovich!
Olenev Stepanovich made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I am numba 1 lightweight contender, give me title fight, I deserve dis, you know I deserve dis.'.

 

Event: GDL 115: Hunt VS Yuldashev     
Date:   Aug 21, 2021
#R1#
Milani fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stepanovich manages to avoid it.
Stepanovich throws a hook to the side of Milani's head but Milani sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Milani moves away from the strike by Stepanovich.
Nice uppercut there from Milani.
Milani connects with a looping right hand.
Stepanovich lands with a shot to the body.
Milani thuds a left hand into Stepanovich's body.
Stepanovich misses with a jab, cross combination.
Milani uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stepanovich.
Milani takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've been hearing reports that Stepanovich has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Stepanovich misses with a shot to the body
and Milani counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dumuzid Milani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut there from Stepanovich.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A combination from Stepanovich does no damage.
Stepanovich slips a straight right by Milani.#T1#
Milani throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stepanovich misses the shot to the body.
Milani connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stepanovich throws a hook but Milani avoids it easily.
Stepanovich throws a jab when Milani was well out of range.
Stepanovich throws a poor cross that misses
and Milani counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Milani throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stepanovich avoids the body shot from Milani.
Milani throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Milani has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A shot to the liver by Milani. Beautiful body shot.
Milani uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stepanovich.
A little jabbing left from Milani on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stepanovich moves out of range as Milani strikes.#T2#
Stepanovich jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Milani lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stepanovich slips under a jab.
Stepanovich throwing a counter right hand but Milani manages to avoid it.
Milani misses with a hook
and Stepanovich counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Milani falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Stepanovich counter with a right hand.
Milani throws a sloppy body shot
and Stepanovich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Milani 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.
Milani misses with a straight right.
Milani takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Milani swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Milani fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stepanovich manages to avoid it.
Stepanovich was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T3#
Stepanovich takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Milani misses with a shot to the body
enabling Stepanovich to counter with a crisp jab.
Milani moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Milani keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Milani cracks Stepanovich with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Milani jabs Stepanovich to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stepanovich tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Milani throws a right hand that misses
and Stepanovich counters with a right hand to the body.
Stepanovich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Milani misses with a body shot.
Milani swings widly with a right hand
and Stepanovich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Milani showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stepanovich. #T4#
Milani throws the left hand but Stepanovich avoids the punch easily.
Milani swings widly with a right hand
and Stepanovich counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Milani throws a right and a left that both miss.
Milani takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Milani misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stepanovich.
Milani misses the body punch
and Stepanovich counters with a nice body shot.
Milani on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stepanovich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Milani manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Stepanovich misses its intended target.
Good standup being displayed there by Stepanovich as he connects with a hook.
Stepanovich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
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 Olenev Stepanovich will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Milani misses with a right hand
and Stepanovich counters with a nice uppercut.
Olenev Stepanovich is winning the standup battle so far.
Milani lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Milani.
Milani throws a poor cross that misses
and Stepanovich counters with a right hand to the body.
Milani misses with a lunging right hand
and Stepanovich counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Milani throws a hook but Stepanovich avoids it easily.
Nice shot lands for Stepanovich.
Milani misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Stepanovich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Milani misses.
Stepanovich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice side step and Milani releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Stepanovich connects with a body shot that sends Milani's belly button to the 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!
Stepanovich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Milani moves away.
Stepanovich throws a sloppy body shot
and Milani connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Nice cross by Stepanovich.
Milani uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich swings away with a body shot that misses
and Milani counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stepanovich takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A big left from Milani misses.
Stepanovich swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stepanovich throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Milani to counter with a crisp jab.
Milani waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stepanovich.
Stepanovich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Milani throws out the jab.
Stepanovich bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Milani's head backwards.
Milani is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stepanovich.
Milani misses with an uppercut.
Stepanovich went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Stepanovich misses with a wild combination. #T2#
Milani misses with a straight left.
Milani misses the body punch
and Stepanovich 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!
Stepanovich misses the shot to the body.
Stepanovich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Milani keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Milani ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice side step and Milani releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Stepanovich loads up on a big right hand but Milani slips the punch.
Stepanovich swinging wildly here.
Milani doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Left hook, right uppercut from Milani. #T3#
Nice uppercut lands for Milani. That snapped Stepanovich's head back.
Stepanovich lands with an overhand left.
Milani throws a right hand that misses
and Stepanovich counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Milani is rocked!
and Stepanovich counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Milani! He's just covering up as Stepanovich starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Olenev Stepanovich!
Post fight, an emotional Olenev Stepanovich said 'I am numba 1 lightweight contender, give me title fight, I deserve dis, you know I deserve dis.'.

 

Event: GDL 106: Dilbrandt VS Stepanov     
Date:   Jun 26, 2021
#R1#
Stepanovich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dilbrandt manages to avoid it.
Stepanovich has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Stepanovich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dilbrandt.
Stepanovich throws a big shot that misses.
Stepanovich throws a right and a left that Dilbrandt avoids nicely.
Dilbrandt attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dilbrandt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stepanovich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dilbrandt was well out of range. Poor timing from Stepanovich.
An attempted straight right counter from Dilbrandt misses the target.
Dilbrandt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stepanovich needs to keep his hands up - Dilbrandt had a free shot at his head there.
Stepanovich needs to keep his hands up - Dilbrandt had a free shot at his head there.
Stepanovich lands with a good body shot.
Stepanovich throws a right hand that Dilbrandt ducks under and follows up with a left that Dilbrandt also avoids with ease.
Stepanovich walks into a jab.
Stepanovich slips a straight right by Dilbrandt.
Stepanovich throws a series of punches but Dilbrandt avoids them all with ease.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dilbrandt throws a lazy right hand but Stepanovich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stepanovich drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dilbrandt defends it well.
Dilbrandt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stepanovich missing with a left hand there. Dilbrandt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stepanovich moves away from the strike by Dilbrandt.
Stepanovich looks to land a left hand but Dilbrandt moved out of range nicely.
Dilbrandt misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Stepanovich fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dilbrandt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stepanovich.
Nice uppercut there from Dilbrandt.
Stepanovich throws a body shot but no joy.
Stepanovich is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dilbrandt rather than just go for the knockout.
Stepanovich steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Dilbrandt. That one must have hurt.
Dilbrandt misses with a body kick.
Stepanovich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donk. Dilbrandt catches Stepanovich right on the button with a cross.
Dilbrandt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stepanovich manages to avoid it.
Dilbrandt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dilbrandt.
A punch combination from Stepanovich misses.
A slow jab from Dilbrandt misses its intended target.
Stepanovich misses with a wild body shot.
Dilbrandt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stepanovich.
An attempted straight right counter from Dilbrandt misses the target.
Dilbrandt connects with a nice looking jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stepanovich throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stepanovich.
Dilbrandt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stepanovich counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Stepanovich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dilbrandt moves away.
Stepanovich throws a body punch but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
A jab from Dilbrandt misses.
Stepanovich takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Stepanovich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dilbrandt was well out of range. Poor timing from Stepanovich.
Dilbrandt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stepanovich throws out a loose jab but Dilbrandt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dilbrandt lands with a shot to the body.
Dilbrandt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stepanovich misses with a wild body shot.
Stepanovich blocks a leg kick.
Dilbrandt sizes up Stepanovich with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dilbrandt works over Stepanovich's head and body with a nice combination.#ROC#Stepanovich is rocked!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dilbrandt throws a jab but it's blocked by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich is still on wobbly legs! Can Dilbrandt finish him?
Stepanovich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dilbrandt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stepanovich's sensitive parts.
Stepanovich seems to have recovered his senses.
Stepanovich takes a swing at Dilbrandt's ribcage but misses.
Dilbrandt throws out a loose jab but Stepanovich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dilbrandt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dilbrandt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stepanovich. #T3#
Stepanovich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dilbrandt feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dilbrandt is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Stepanovich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dilbrandt was well out of range. Poor timing from Stepanovich.
It looked like Dilbrandt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stepanovich moves out of range as Dilbrandt strikes.
Dilbrandt moves out of range of the strikes.
Stepanovich lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dilbrandt pivots, looking for a leg kick but Stepanovich is out of range and Dilbrandt settles back down.
Dilbrandt tries to clinch but Stepanovich moves out of range.
Dilbrandt jabs at Stepanovich's body.
Stepanovich has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stepanovich there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stepanovich lands with a good body shot.
Stepanovich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dilbrandt was well out of range. Poor timing from Stepanovich.
Dilbrandt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stepanovich manages to avoid it.
Stepanovich lands a nice shot that snaps Dilbrandt's head back.
Stepanovich lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dilbrandt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stepanovich misses with an uppercut. Dilbrandt saw that one coming.
Stepanovich works Dilbrandt's body with a nice hook.
Stepanovich slips under a jab.#T4#
Stepanovich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dilbrandt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dilbrandt avoids the body shot from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich lands a nice hook to Dilbrandt's body. Dilbrandt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stepanovich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stepanovich misses the shot to the body.
Stepanovich misses the jab.
Stepanovich misses with a looping left.
Stepanovich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stepanovich let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Stepanovich misses with a body shot.
Dilbrandt slips under a jab from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dilbrandt swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Stepanovich keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stepanovich misses with an uppercut. Dilbrandt saw that one coming.
Dilbrandt scores with a spinning back kick!
Dilbrandt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stepanovich swings for the body but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Dilbrandt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
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 Deacon Dilbrandt 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#
Stepanovich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dilbrandt.
Stepanovich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stepanovich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dilbrandt.
Stepanovich looks to score with a jab to the body but Dilbrandt is just out of range.
Dilbrandt throws a hook but Stepanovich blocks it.
Dilbrandt throws a body kick that misses.
Dilbrandt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stepanovich. That did some damage!
Dilbrandt lands a nice hook to Stepanovich's body. Stepanovich takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stepanovich misses with a straight right.
Dilbrandt appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Dilbrandt misses its intended target.
Stepanovich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dilbrandt moves away.
Dilbrandt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stepanovich feints the counter takedown.
Dilbrandt walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt avoids the head kick by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich slips under a jab.
Dilbrandt catches Stepanovich with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stepanovich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stepanovich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dilbrandt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stepanovich throws a body punch but Dilbrandt moves out of range. #T1#
Stepanovich pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dilbrandt back to the cage. Stepanovich follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Stepanovich throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dilbrandt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dilbrandt connects with the punch.
Stepanovich takes a swing at Dilbrandt's ribcage but misses.
Stepanovich slips under a jab from Dilbrandt.
Stepanovich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stepanovich avoids the body shot from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt scores with a leg kick.
Dilbrandt throws the left hand but Stepanovich avoids the punch easily.
Dilbrandt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stepanovich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dilbrandt wants to clinch up but Stepanovich keeps it at a distance.
Dilbrandt misses with a series of wild punches.
Dilbrandt takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
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!
Dilbrandt scores with a punch to the head.
Stepanovich throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Stepanovich throws the left hand but Dilbrandt avoids the punch easily.
Stepanovich misses with a straight right.
Dilbrandt throws a hook to the side of Stepanovich's head but Stepanovich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dilbrandt connects with an inside leg kick.
Stepanovich throws a series of punches but Dilbrandt avoids them all with ease.
Dilbrandt scores with a nice strike.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stepanovich takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stepanovich throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stepanovich just misses with a punch to the body.
Dilbrandt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stepanovich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stepanovich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stepanovich on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Dilbrandt misses with a series of wild punches.
Stepanovich misses with a body shot.
Stepanovich looks to score with a jab to the body but Dilbrandt is just out of range.
Dilbrandt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stepanovich. That did some damage!#T3#
Stepanovich slips a jab and a cross from Dilbrandt.
Stepanovich takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stepanovich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stepanovich misses with a hook. Dilbrandt ducked under it nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Dilbrandt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich throws a big shot that misses.
Dilbrandt ducks under a wild hook from Stepanovich.
Dilbrandt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The fighters circling - Dilbrandt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stepanovich walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stepanovich misses the jab.
Stepanovich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stepanovich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stepanovich throws a body punch but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
Dilbrandt dodges the punch combination from Stepanovich. #T4#
Dilbrandt looks to land a combination but Stepanovich avoids it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dilbrandt misses with a low kick.
Dilbrandt thuds his right hand into Stepanovich's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A big right from Stepanovich misses.
Stepanovich's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stepanovich defending well as Dilbrandt loads up on a big left hand.
Stepanovich throws a jab when Dilbrandt was well out of range.
Dilbrandt pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stepanovich lands a nice hook to Dilbrandt's body. Dilbrandt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dilbrandt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stepanovich sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stepanovich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dilbrandt lands a right hook to the body.
Deacon Dilbrandt is winning the standup battle so far.
Dilbrandt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stepanovich loads up on a big right hand but Dilbrandt slips the punch.
Dilbrandt scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stepanovich pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stepanovich misses the shot to the body.
Dilbrandt misses with a wild body shot.
Dilbrandt looks to throw the jab but Stepanovich is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Deacon Dilbrandt 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.#R3#
Stepanovich swings for the body but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
Dilbrandt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A big left from Dilbrandt misses.
Dilbrandt lands with a good body shot.
Dilbrandt slips under a jab from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich throws an overhand right that lands on Dilbrandt's shoulder, as Dilbrandt tries to avoid the shot.
Stepanovich with a hook.
Dilbrandt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dilbrandt scores with a jab. Stepanovich acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Stepanovich just misses with a punch to the body.
Stepanovich looks to land a left hand but Dilbrandt moved out of range nicely.
Stepanovich throws a sloppy body shot
and Dilbrandt counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Stepanovich misses with a hook. Dilbrandt ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Dilbrandt misses the target.
Stepanovich with the counter takedown but Dilbrandt avoids it easily.
Dilbrandt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Stepanovich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dilbrandt. That's going to slow Stepanovich down.
Dilbrandt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Dilbrandt misses with a hook.
Stepanovich misses with an uppercut.
A big right from Dilbrandt misses.
Dilbrandt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dilbrandt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stepanovich checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Stepanovich has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dilbrandt.
Stepanovich throws a hook to the side of Dilbrandt's head but Dilbrandt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stepanovich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dilbrandt scores with a punch to the head.
Stepanovich misses with a two punch combination.
Stepanovich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dilbrandt lands a front kick.
Jab from Dilbrandt.
Stepanovich throws a jab but it's blocked by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt throws a right and a left that both miss.
A bone on bone clash there as Stepanovich blocks the leg kick.
Dilbrandt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stepanovich needs to keep his hands up - Dilbrandt had a free shot at his head there.#T2#
Stepanovich misses with a lunging right hand
and Dilbrandt counters with a huge left! Stepanovich is in big trouble! He's backing up but Dilbrandt isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Stepanovich from any more damage. A dominating finish by Dilbrandt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deacon Dilbrandt!
Deacon Dilbrandt retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Deacon Dilbrandt thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: GDL 99: Dilbrandt VS Stevens     
Date:   May 29, 2021
#R1#
Zig dives in for a single leg takedown but Stepanovich sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nice body punch from Stepanovich - that landed with a thud.
Zig pressing his opponent against the cage.
Stepanovich is trying to break free.#BC2#
Stepanovich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stepanovich connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zig momentarily. #TD#
Zig closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Stepanovich's guard.
Zig might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Stepanovich is looking to stand up but Zig isn't so interested in that idea.
Stepanovich wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Zig manages to pass to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zig prevents Stepanovich from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zig with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Stepanovich tries to kick Zig off but Zig keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Stepanovich has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Beasties. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T1#
Zig trying to control from half guard but Stepanovich is working away.
Zig content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Stepanovich tries to kick Zig off but Zig keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Zig looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Stepanovich looks like he's trying to stand up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Stepanovich throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zig on the side of the head.
Zig walks into a stiff left hand from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Zig tries to move into range but Stepanovich moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T2#
Stepanovich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zig manages to avoid it.
As Stepanovich looks to move away, Zig throws a big counter combo but Stepanovich just gets out of the way.
Zig looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zig is defended easily by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zig.
Zig changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A jab from Stepanovich misses.
Stepanovich lands with a right hand.
Stepanovich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zig sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice shot lands for Stepanovich.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zig looks for a takedown but Stepanovich sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zig Zig. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zig takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stepanovich cracks Zig with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T3#
Good standup being displayed there by Stepanovich as he connects with a hook.
Stepanovich lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Stepanovich is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Zig tries to move into range but Stepanovich moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Zig with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stepanovich to score with a decent uppercut.
Zig shoots in and drives through. Stepanovich sprawls well.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stepanovich, as that shot connected.
Stepanovich scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Stepanovich has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Stepanovich lands a jab.
Zig looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stepanovich is fending him off so far but Zig persists. Nope, Stepanovich circles away and we're back to standing.
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!
Zig takes one to the chin there.
Stepanovich misses with an uppercut. Zig saw that one coming.
Zig doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stepanovich misses with a body shot.
Zig takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zig closes the distance and clinches up with Stepanovich, looking for a takedown. Zig pushes Stepanovich against the cage but Stepanovich circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T4#
Stepanovich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Zig takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stepanovich fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zig on the side of the head.#ROC2#Zig is rocked!
Stepanovich closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Zig! Stepanovich dives in looking to finish! Zig is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Olenev Stepanovich!
Post fight, Olenev Stepanovich stared into the camera and said 'I am numba 1 lightweight contender, give me title fight, I deserve dis, you know I deserve dis.'.

 

Event: GDL 91: Silva VS Scott     
Date:   Apr 18, 2021
#R1#
Wood with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stepanovich counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Wood gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stepanovich gets underhooks to prevent Wood's takedown attempt.
Wood keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stepanovich's efforts to push away.
Stepanovich tries a body shot but Wood blocks it.
Stepanovich has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Wood breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wood with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Stepanovich counter with a right hand.
Olenev Stepanovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Wood.
A jab from Stepanovich does it's job there.
Stepanovich throws a good cross that connects.
Wood fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stepanovich avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wood takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Olenev Stepanovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wood shoots in for a takedown but Stepanovich shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wood fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T1#
Stepanovich lands with a cross.
Wood shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stepanovich sprawls well. Stepanovich wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wood gets slowly back to his feet.
Stepanovich swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Wood wants to clinch up but Stepanovich keeps it at a distance.
Wood on the wrong end of a nice jab.#ROC#Wood is rocked!
Stepanovich ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wood is still on wobbly legs! Can Stepanovich finish him?
Wood looks winded!
Stepanovich steps in with a hook that catches Wood right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Stepanovich follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Wood looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Olenev Stepanovich!
An out of breath and clearly excited Olenev Stepanovich thanked Coconut Supplement Co. (10% Laundry) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: TFI 2     
Date:   Mar 24, 2021
#R1#
Stuart tries to score with a low kick but Stepanovich moves his leg out of the way.
Stuart lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Stepanovich sizes up Stuart with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A left lands for Stepanovich.
Stuart takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stepanovich uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stepanovich works the jab nicely.
Stuart on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stuart takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stepanovich thuds a left hand into Stuart's body.
Stepanovich scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Stepanovich's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Stepanovich duly obliges.
A jab lands there for Stepanovich.
Stuart is breathing heavily.
Stuart takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Stuart closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Olenev Stepanovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good exchange - Stepanovich coming out on top.
Stepanovich stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stepanovich fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stepanovich connects with a jab.
Stepanovich lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#ROC2#Stuart is rocked!
Stepanovich closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Stuart out cold! Stuart corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Olenev Stepanovich!
Olenev Stepanovich gave a mention to Coconut Supplement Co. (10% Laundry) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

 

 
 
 
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