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Event:
HRL68
Date: Mar 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Stepanov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Molly avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Stepanov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Molly is looking to escape.
Stepanov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Molly keeps working. #SUB2#
Stepanov is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stepanov stops Molly from getting back to his feet.
#T1#
Stepanov trying to control from half guard but Molly is working away.
Stepanov trying to mount his opponent but Molly defends it.
Stepanov prevents Molly from standing back up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Stepanov controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Molly displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stepanov. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Stepanov misses with a takedown
and Molly counters with a nice uppercut.
Molly is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Hog Molly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boryenka Stepanov.
Stepanov shoots in but Molly avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stepanov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stepanov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Molly avoids it really well and circles away.
Stepanov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Molly but Molly pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Molly tries to counter by clinching up but Stepanov breaks away and moves out of range.
Stepanov darts in looking for a takedown but Molly gets double underhooks and turns Stepanov into the cage.
Stepanov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Molly throws out the jab.
Molly stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Molly wants it to stay on the feet.
Stepanov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Molly counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Molly.
Stepanov is looking for a takedown.
Molly prevents a takedown attempt there.
Molly goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3#
Molly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Molly lands a nice shot to the body.
Molly softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stepanov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Molly after a bit of a struggle.
Molly softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stepanov goes for a takedown attempt but Molly pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Stepanov looks winded!
Molly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stepanov manages to avoid it.
Stepanov looks for a takedown but Molly sprawls well.
Molly throwing a counter right hand but Stepanov manages to avoid it.
Molly throws a lazy right hand but Stepanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stepanov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stepanov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Molly circles away.
Stepanov misses with a takedown attempt
and Molly counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Molly stuffs the takedown.
Molly was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL#
Stepanov gets tackled into the cage by Molly. Molly maintains the clinch.
Molly lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stepanov backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stepanov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Molly avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Molly working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
Stepanov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Molly digs a right hand underneath Stepanov's ribcage. Stepanov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Molly lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Molly lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Molly.
Stepanov tries to score a body lock takedown but Molly shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Molly lands a right hand. #ROC#Stepanov is rocked!
Molly tries a body shot but Stepanov blocks it.
Stepanov is still on wobbly legs! Can Molly finish him?
Molly makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Molly misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Molly scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stepanov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Molly pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Stepanov seems to have recovered his senses.
Molly misses with a hook to the ribs.
Molly misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Molly.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Molly.
A nice left hand lands by Molly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hog Molly 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##CL#
Molly gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stepanov is working for takedown but Molly is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hog Molly has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short uppercut from Molly.
Stepanov wants to take the fight to the mat but Molly manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Molly lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stepanov backwards.
Molly working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Molly is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stepanov can do to turn this around?
Stepanov tries for a takedown but Molly manages to get underhooks.
Hog Molly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boryenka Stepanov.
Molly makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Molly lands a huge punch on the inside that knocks Stepanov senseless! Wow, what a way to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hog Molly!
During a confident post fight interview, Hog Molly thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 259 Chai vs Maximus
Date: Jan 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 11 losses; Sam Saunders! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Boryenka Stepanov!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Franklyn Lucas and Reed Andrews.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Saunders bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Saunders (4) vs (0) Stepanov
Stepanov is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Saunders looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Stepanov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saunders (4) vs (2) Stepanov
Stepanov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Stepanov moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Saunders (4) vs (5) Stepanov
Who's going to make the next move?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Saunders is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Saunders wants to control but Stepanov postures up.
Saunders trying to remain calm as Stepanov controls from the top position.
Saunders is looking for a sweep.
Stepanov is staying tight to Saunders's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Stepanov wants to control but Saunders is keeping him busy.
Saunders manages to work his way to half guard, despite Stepanov's best efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saunders is looking for a sweep. Stepanov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stepanov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Saunders! Score +3 for passing guard: Saunders (4) vs (8) Stepanov
Saunders is trying to escape the mount.
Stepanov trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
Saunders stops Stepanov from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Stepanov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Stepanov wants to take his opponent's back but Saunders doesn't allow it.
Stepanov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Stepanov trying to control but Saunders is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saunders wants to control but Stepanov is having none of it.#T3#
Stepanov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Saunders slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Saunders looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Saunders looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Saunders is staying active underneath Stepanov, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
Saunders slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Saunders looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stepanov passes Saunders's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Stepanov passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Saunders (4) vs (11) Stepanov
Saunders bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saunders (6) vs (11) Stepanov
Stepanov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Saunders manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saunders (6) vs (13) Stepanov
Stepanov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Saunders's guard. #T5#
Well, if Stepanov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Saunders is looking to control Stepanov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Saunders avoid being mounted?
Saunders won't allow Stepanov to pass to mount.
Saunders has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stepanov is working away from the top position though.
Saunders is in trouble now - Stepanov has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Saunders (6) vs (16) Stepanov
Saunders is squirming around, avoiding Stepanov's attempts to control the action.
Saunders tries to hold on but Stepanov pushes him away. #T6#
Stepanov wants to control the pace but Saunders is squirming around nicely.
Saunders tries to hold on but Stepanov postures up.
Stepanov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Stepanov pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Saunders wants to control but Stepanov is having none of it.
Saunders is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T7#
Stepanov controlling from the full mount.
Stepanov wants to control the pace but Saunders is squirming around nicely.
Saunders is working to get back to half guard.
Saunders manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Saunders wants to get back to full guard but Stepanov has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Saunders (6) vs (19) Stepanov
Saunders is in all sorts of trouble here.
Stepanov controlling the pace for now. #T8#
Stepanov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Saunders tries to hold on but Stepanov postures up.
Saunders is trying to escape the mount.
Saunders tries to hold on but Stepanov pushes him away.
Stepanov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Saunders gets back to half guard.#T9#
Saunders is in trouble now - Stepanov has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Saunders (6) vs (22) Stepanov
Saunders tries to hold on but Stepanov pushes him away.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Stepanov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Saunders is controlling an arm, preventing Stepanov from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Stepanov moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Saunders (6) vs (25) Stepanov
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Stepanov's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Saunders looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T10##SUB2#
Stepanov tightening his grip on Saunders, looking for the choke.
Good control from Stepanov.
Stepanov tries to get the hooks in deep but Saunders pushed the leg off.
Saunders is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Stepanov controlling from the back.
Stepanov gets his hands free as Saunders looks to control. #T11#
Stepanov wants to control but Saunders is keeping busy.#SUB2#
Stepanov is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Saunders has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Saunders trying to control the hands but Stepanov won't let him.
Saunders can't escape the position.
Saunders looking very determined here, making life difficult for Stepanov.
#SUB2#
Stepanov is looking for the choke from the back position but Saunders is controlling his hands well.
Saunders looking to control the position.
Stepanov controls the action.#T12##SUB2#
Stepanov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Stepanov is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Saunders has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Saunders trying to control the position but Stepanov manages to sink in the hooks.
What can Saunders do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB2#
Saunders defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T13#
Saunders wants to escape the position.
Saunders needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Saunders rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Stepanov stalling.
Stepanov trying to mount his opponent but Saunders defends it.
Saunders is pressing down on Stepanov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Saunders wants to hit a sweep here but Stepanov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Saunders there! Score +3 for passing guard: Saunders (6) vs (28) Stepanov#T14#
Stepanov content just to control the position here.
Saunders is squirming around, avoiding Stepanov's attempts to control the action.
Saunders regains half guard.
Saunders tries to get to full guard but Stepanov has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stepanov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Stepanov trying to control from half guard but Saunders is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stepanov wins on points by 28 to 6.
A relieved looking Boryenka Stepanov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SSG 252 Kersikov vs McCain
Date: Jan 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Chance San! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Boryenka Stepanov!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
San moves into range and clinches up with Stepanov.#TD2#
Stepanov turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Stepanov manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: San (0) vs (4) Stepanov
We've been hearing good reports from San's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
San tries to improve position but can't.
San manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: San (2) vs (4) Stepanov
San is looking to pass Stepanov's guard but actually Stepanov recovers to full guard.
San stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stepanov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
San might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
San is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stepanov looking to hit a scissor sweep but San is one step ahead there.
Stepanov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: San (2) vs (6) Stepanov#T1#
San is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stepanov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
San is looking for a sweep. Stepanov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stepanov trying to pass the guard but San defending well.
Stepanov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Stepanov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Stepanov not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
San wants to get back to full guard.
Stepanov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for San! Score +3 for passing guard: San (2) vs (9) Stepanov
Stepanov content just to control the position here.
San is working to get back to half guard.
Stepanov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
San is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T3#
San sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Stepanov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
San is pressing down on Stepanov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Stepanov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Stepanov wants to pass the guard but San is keeping the position.
Stepanov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Stepanov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
San looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stepanov passes into half guard. #T4#
Stepanov stalling.
San wants to get back to full guard but Stepanov has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: San (2) vs (12) Stepanov
Stepanov controls the position.
San is trying to improve his position.
Stepanov gets to mount! San was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: San (2) vs (14) Stepanov#T5#
Stepanov controlling from mount.
San is squirming around, avoiding Stepanov's attempts to control the action.
Stepanov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control San haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
San is looking to improve his position but Stepanov isn't that keen on the idea.#T6#
Stepanov controlling the pace for now.
San is looking to get to half guard.
Stepanov controlling from the full mount.
It looks like Stepanov might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Stepanov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
San is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Stepanov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T7#
San can't escape the position.
Stepanov looking to control and managing it successfully.
San keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
San tries to lock up and control but Stepanov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Stepanov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Stepanov looking to control but San is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T8#
San is trying to escape the mount.
Stepanov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Stepanov looking to control but San is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Stepanov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T9#
San is desperately trying to improve his position but Stepanov has a good base and remains in mount.
Stepanov content just to control the position here.
San is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T10#
Stepanov wants to control the pace but San is squirming around nicely.
Stepanov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
San is looking to improve his position but Stepanov isn't that keen on the idea.
Stepanov controlling the pace for now.
Stepanov is continuing to stall.
Stepanov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as San is looking to escape.
Stepanov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T11#
San tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stepanov controlling the pace for now.
More stalling from Stepanov.
Let's hope that Stepanov 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.
San gets back to half guard.#T12#
San wants to control but Stepanov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Stepanov wants to take a breather but San is having none of it.
San wants to get back to full guard.
San is trying to maintain the position but Stepanov is very close to passing his half guard.
Stepanov trying to control the pace.
San is pressing down on Stepanov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Stepanov is pushing down on San's leg trying to pass to half guard. San is fighting to maintain full guard but Stepanov has managed to sneak the leg through.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Stepanov with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Stepanov wants to pass to mount but San is defending the position. #T13#
San tries to roll over but Stepanov keeps him under control.
Stepanov sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
San actively working from the bottom here.#T14#
Stepanov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
San wants to get back to full guard.
Stepanov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
San is trying to get back to full guard.
Stepanov content to control rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
San is looking to control Stepanov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can San avoid being mounted?
And that's the end of the fight!
Stepanov wins on points by 14 to 2.
A relieved looking Boryenka Stepanov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 62
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Maldita lands with a nice body punch.
Stepanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maldita lands a nice shot that snaps Stepanov's head back.
Boryenka Stepanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stepanov shoots in but no luck this time.
Stepanov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Maldita counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stepanov thinking.
Maldita bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stepanov's head backwards.
Stepanov fails with the takedown
and Maldita counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boryenka Stepanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Stepanov with that takedown attempt.
Stepanov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Maldita is fending him off so far but Stepanov persists. Nope, Maldita circles away and we're back to standing.
Stepanov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stepanov moves away from the strike by Maldita.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stepanov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Maldita but Maldita pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Maldita is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Stepanov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Maldita defends well and Stepanov ends up having to push Maldita into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Stepanov takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Maldita gets through Stepanov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Maldita lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stepanov backwards.
Stepanov wants a takedown.
Maldita lands a nice uppercut.
Stepanov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Stepanov wants a takedown.
Stepanov is breathing heavily.
A short right from Maldita.
Maldita lands a body punch in the clinch.
Maldita scores with a shoulder strike.
Maldita lands a nice shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Maldita.
Maldita lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stepanov.
Maldita lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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!
Maldita lands a shoulder strike. #ROC2#Stepanov is rocked!
Stepanov goes for a takedown attempt but Maldita pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Oh Stepanov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stepanov goes for a double leg but Maldita avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Maldita continues to drive forward.
Maldita is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Stepanov seems to have got his legs back now.
Maldita works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Maldita.
Maldita scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stepanov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Maldita is defending well.
Maldita works on Stepanov's body with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Nice body punch from Maldita - that landed with a thud.
Maldita scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Maldita pushes Stepanov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Maldita lands a body shot.
Maldita works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Maldita gets through Stepanov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Maldita lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Maldita.
Maldita lands a nice shot to the body.
Maldita lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Maldita is leaning against Stepanov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Maldita presses Stepanov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maldita creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Maldita prevents the takedown attempt.
Maldita lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stepanov or not.
Maldita lands a hook that snaps the head of Stepanov backwards.
Maldita working some nice short punches in the clinch.#KD2#
Maldita drops Stepanov onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Stepanov is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Maldita throws a big uppercut that drops Stepanov! More strikes from Maldita and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Stepanov lies dazed against the cage as Maldita celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Velha Maldita!
During a confident post fight interview, Velha Maldita thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 53
Date: May 31, 2023 |
#R1#
Stepanov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McCoy is fending him off so far but Stepanov persists. Nope, McCoy circles away and we're back to standing.
Stepanov misses with a takedown attempt #TD2#
and McCoy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB#
Stepanov is looking for a triangle but McCoy pushes his legs off easily.
Stepanov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McCoy manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Stepanov pushes down on McCoy's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Stepanov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Stepanov working McCoy over with strikes.
Stepanov tries to pass to full mount but McCoy defends it.
Stepanov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McCoy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Stepanov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McCoy is doing well to control the position and prevent Stepanov from advancing to side control.
Stepanov wants to pass the guard but McCoy is defending well.
Stepanov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Stepanov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Stepanov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
McCoy takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
BOOM! Stepanov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
McCoy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Stepanov unloading with bombs!
Stepanov lands a big shot there that rocks McCoy but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
McCoy wants to control but Stepanov is having none of it.
McCoy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stepanov unloads with some shots from mount but McCoy bucks and avoids them well.
Stepanov lands a heavy elbow.
Stepanov looking to finish McCoy with some ground and pound. This is bad for McCoy!#ROC#McCoy is rocked!
McCoy takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Stepanov's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boryenka Stepanov!
An out of breath Boryenka Stepanov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
FFT Strikers Vs Grapplers R8
Date: Apr 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Nice uppercut there from Greene.
Greene slaps away a takedown attempt from Stepanov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Greene lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Greene misses with a hook. Stepanov ducked under it nicely.
Stepanov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice shot by Greene.
Stepanov fails with the takedown
and Greene counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stepanov misses with a takedown attempt
and Greene counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marcus Greene has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boryenka Stepanov.
Stepanov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Greene counters with a stiff right hand.
Stepanov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Greene ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD2#
Stepanov 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stepanov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Greene is trying to keep Stepanov in close.
Stepanov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Stepanov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Greene swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stepanov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stepanov landing with the ground and pound.
Greene has control of Stepanov's left arm, preventing Stepanov from doing any damage.
Stepanov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Greene is trying to keep Stepanov in close.
Stepanov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Greene managing to control the position.
Stepanov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stepanov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Greene utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stepanov advances position into side control!
Stepanov lands a decent elbow from side control.
Stepanov working away.
Stepanov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Stepanov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Stepanov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Stepanov working the ground and pound.
Stepanov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Stepanov lands an elbow.
Stepanov throws a strike aimed at the side of Greene's head but Greene avoids it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stepanov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T3#
Stepanov tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Greene is trying to control Stepanov's posture but Stepanov avoids it.
Stepanov has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Stepanov throwing strikes here but Greene is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Stepanov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stepanov thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Stepanov avoids the attempt from Greene to control.
Stepanov thowing shots but they're missing.
Stepanov cracks Greene with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Stepanov breaks from Greene's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Stepanov cracks Greene with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice elbow there by Stepanov.#T4#
Greene takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Greene avoids a series of strikes thrown by Stepanov.
Greene is in a horrible position here. Stepanov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Stepanov is landing with some decent strikes but Greene is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#ROC2#Greene is rocked!
Stepanov landing strikes from the mount.
Oh Greene is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stepanov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Stepanov is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Greene can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Stepanov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Greene is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Stepanov scoring with strikes but Greene is staying in there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stepanov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Stepanov postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Greene in real trouble here! The ref calls for Greene to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boryenka Stepanov!
Boryenka Stepanov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
FFT Strikers Vs Grapplers R5
Date: Mar 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Pallaton shoots in for a double leg but Stepanov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pallaton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Stepanov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pallaton quickly recovers to half guard.
Stepanov 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.
Stepanov 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.
Pallaton tries to get to full guard but Stepanov has control of the leg.
Stepanov lands strikes from half guard.
Stepanov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Pallaton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stepanov pulls his head out easily.
Stepanov passes the guard and advances to mount!
Pallaton sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stepanov tries to pass to full mount but Pallaton defends it.
Pallaton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stepanov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Pallaton looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Pallaton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stepanov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stepanov's back!
Stepanov turns into Pallaton and is now in his guard.
Stepanov is pushing down on Pallaton's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pallaton is fighting to maintain full guard but Stepanov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pallaton trying to hold on to Stepanov's head to control him but Stepanov postures up.
Stepanov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Stepanov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Pallaton moves into full guard.
Stepanov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pallaton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stepanov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Pallaton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stepanov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pallaton has momentary wrist control but Stepanov slips an elbow through the middle.
Pallaton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stepanov is one step ahead there.
Stepanov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Pallaton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stepanov defends well.
Stepanov works over Pallaton with some ground and pound from guard.
Stepanov is in close to Pallaton's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Pallaton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Pallaton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stepanov defends well.
Stepanov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Stepanov landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stepanov scoring with some ground and pound.
Stepanov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pallaton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pallaton looking for a sweep. Not yet Pallaton, not yet.
Stepanov wants to pass the guard but Pallaton is keeping the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Pallaton looking for a sweep. Not yet Pallaton, not yet. #T3#
Stepanov forces his way into half guard.
Pallaton has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Stepanov passes to side control.
Pallaton is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Stepanov off and has taken his back!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Pallaton. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Stepanov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Pallaton working Stepanov over with strikes here.
Pallaton prevents Stepanov from getting the reversal.
Pallaton lands with some strikes.
Stepanov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Stepanov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Stepanov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stepanov.
Pallaton cracks Stepanov with a solid left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stepanov wants to sweep but no luck.
Pallaton lands a couple of elbows.
Pallaton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Stepanov wants to sweep but no luck.
Stepanov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pallaton manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T4#
Stepanov landing with the ground and pound.
Stepanov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Pallaton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stepanov is aware though and is defending well.
Stepanov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Pallaton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stepanov defends well.
Stepanov landing with the ground and pound.
Stepanov forces his way into half guard.
Pallaton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stepanov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stepanov's back!
Pallaton landing with strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stepanov turns into Pallaton and is now in his guard.
Stepanov wants to pass the guard but Pallaton is keeping the position.
Pallaton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Pallaton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boryenka Stepanov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Stepanov slaps away a takedown attempt from Pallaton, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
Pallaton forces Stepanov back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Pallaton jumps into guard, dragging Stepanov to the mat.
Stepanov advances to half guard.
Pallaton tries to roll over but Stepanov keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Pallaton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stepanov wants to free his trapped foot but Pallaton is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Stepanov is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pallaton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stepanov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stepanov's back!
Stepanov wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Pallaton is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Stepanov has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Pallaton is trying to stick to Stepanov's back but Stepanov is turning into Pallaton. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Pallaton's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Stepanov.#T1##SUB2#
Pallaton is looking for a triangle but Stepanov pushes his legs off easily.
Stepanov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Stepanov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pallaton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stepanov cracks Pallaton with a solid left hand.
Stepanov looking to pass the guard.
Stepanov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pallaton trying to keep a closed guard but Stepanov is proving a slippery customer.
Pallaton tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Pallaton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stepanov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Pallaton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stepanov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pallaton's guard. #T2##SUB2#
Pallaton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stepanov pulls his head out easily.
Pallaton has hold of Stepanov's hands but Stepanov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Pallaton trying to control here.
Stepanov trying to pass the guard but Pallaton defending well. #SUB2#
Pallaton actively working from the bottom here.
Stepanov is pressing down on Pallaton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pallaton is holding on for now.
Stepanov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Pallaton wants to hold on but Stepanov pushes him away.
Pallaton takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stepanov avoids the attempt from Pallaton to control.
Boryenka Stepanov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Pallaton regains half guard.
Stepanov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Stepanov lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Pallaton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stepanov pulls his head out easily.
Pallaton makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pallaton.#SUB2#
Pallaton has his foot on Stepanov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stepanov works his way back into a safe position though.
Pallaton is breathing heavily.
Stepanov postures up and lands a big shot to Pallaton's brow.
Stepanov preventing the sweep.
Pallaton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stepanov's guard. #REVB#
Stepanov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stepanov is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Stepanov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pallaton's head.
Stepanov lands a couple of digs.
Stepanov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pallaton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stepanov slips nicely into half guard.#T4#
Pallaton wants to control but Stepanov is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Pallaton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stepanov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Stepanov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Stepanov prevents Pallaton from improving his position.
Stepanov wants to pass to mount but Pallaton is defending the position.
Ground and pound from Stepanov.
Stepanov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pallaton on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Pallaton is trying to get back to full guard.
Stepanov uses his free foot to push down on Pallaton's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Pallaton.
Pallaton is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boryenka Stepanov dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Pallaton gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Stepanov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pallaton's guard.
Nice strikes from Stepanov there.
Stepanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pallaton can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Pallaton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Pallaton looking for submissions off his back.
Stepanov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pallaton with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Stepanov tries to pass to full mount but Pallaton defends it.
Stepanov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pallaton wants to get back to full guard.
Stepanov trying to pass the guard but Pallaton defending well.
Pallaton is trying to get back to full guard.
Pallaton slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1##SUB2#
Pallaton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pallaton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pallaton looking to control.
Stepanov tries to free his leg and advance position but Pallaton is retaining full guard.
Stepanov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Pallaton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Pallaton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stepanov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stepanov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stepanov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pallaton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stepanov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Stepanov advances position into side control!
Stepanov scoring with punches from side control.
Pallaton taking punishment in the form of punches.
Patamon Pallaton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Stepanov advances to mount.
Stepanov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Stepanov lands with some strikes.
Pallaton is bucking up trying to escape but Stepanov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pallaton tries to hold on but Stepanov pushes him away.
Stepanov unloading with bombs!
Pallaton is trying to escape the mount.
Pallaton sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Pallaton wants to improve his position but Stepanov is controlling well.
Pallaton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Stepanov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pallaton's head.#SUB2#
Pallaton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stepanov passes Pallaton's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Pallaton actively working from the bottom here.#T3##SUB2#
Pallaton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stepanov pulls his head out easily.
Pallaton tries to roll over but Stepanov keeps him under control.
Stepanov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Stepanov passes to side control.
Pallaton gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Stepanov prevents Pallaton from improving his position.
Stepanov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Stepanov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T4#
Pallaton manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Stepanov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pallaton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stepanov has managed to get both his arms back between Pallaton's legs - danger averted.
Stepanov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pallaton's head.
Stepanov preventing the sweep.
Stepanov landing some decent shots from guard.
Stepanov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Stepanov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pallaton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pallaton can't keep his opponent in guard - Stepanov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Stepanov works his way into full mount!
Pallaton is looking to improve his position but Stepanov isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stepanov blocks Pallaton's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boryenka Stepanov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stepanov, 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boryenka Stepanov!
A very excited looking Boryenka Stepanov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
FFT Strikers Vs Grapplers R3
Date: Feb 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Stepanov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stepanov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Greene counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Greene 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.
Greene sizes up Stepanov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stepanov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Greene connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD#
Stepanov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Greene's guard.
Greene is adopting a defensive guard.
Greene wants to sweep here but Stepanov controlling him for the moment.
Stepanov looking to pass the guard.
Greene trying to control the position here.
Greene looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Greene keeping full guard, as Stepanov tries to pass. #T1#
Stepanov is working hard here to advance position.
Greene is pulling down on Stepanov's head to control his posture.
Stepanov is pushing down on Greene's leg trying to pass to half guard. Greene is fighting to maintain full guard but Stepanov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ground and pound from Stepanov.
Greene holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Greene makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Greene.
Stepanov wants to pass the guard but Greene is keeping the position.
Stepanov cracks Greene with a solid left hand.
Greene working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stepanov.
Stepanov looking to pass the guard.
Greene working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stepanov.
Stepanov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Stepanov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Greene has his hands on Stepanov's head, controlling the position. #T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Stepanov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Stepanov is fighting to break Greene's control of his arms but Greene is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Stepanov stopping the sweep attempt from Greene.
Stepanov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Stepanov looking to pass the guard.
Greene avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stepanov tries to free his leg and advance position but Greene is retaining full guard.
Greene is trying to keep Stepanov in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stepanov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Greene is keeping the position for now.
Stepanov postures up.
Greene looking for a sweep. Not yet Greene, not yet.
Stepanov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Greene is keeping the position for now.
Stepanov throws a big right hand that misses.
Stepanov stopping the sweep attempt from Greene.#T3#
Greene working a defensive guard here.
Greene keeping full guard, as Stepanov tries to pass.
Stepanov is in close to Greene's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Stepanov postures up.
Stepanov landing with the ground and pound.
Stepanov advances position into side control!
Stepanov lands a nice forearm strike.
Stepanov working away.
Greene is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Greene really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stepanov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
You can see the frustration on Greene's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Stepanov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Greene to see if he's OK.
Greene tries to bench press Stepanov off him but Stepanov keeps the position.
Greene is still trying to improve position.
Greene prevents Stepanov from moving into mount. #T4#
Stepanov lands a nice forearm strike.
Stepanov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Greene to see if he's OK.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Stepanov working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Greene tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stepanov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Greene manages to get back to half guard.
Stepanov passes to full mount!
Stepanov with shots to the head and body - Greene looks very uncomfortable down there.
Greene is looking to improve his position but Stepanov isn't that keen on the idea.
Greene wants to control but Stepanov is having none of it.
Stepanov looking to finish Greene with some ground and pound. This is bad for Greene!
Greene is desperately trying to improve his position but Stepanov has a good base and remains in mount.
Stepanov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#ROC#Greene is rocked!
Stepanov is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Greene goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Stepanov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Boryenka Stepanov!
After winning the bout, Boryenka Stepanov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
FFT Strikers Vs Grapplers R2
Date: Jan 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Mohamed doesn't manage to clinch there - Stepanov circles away.
#TD#
Stepanov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Stepanov is putting a hurting on Mohamed here, landing some big shots from side control.
Mohamed looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Stepanov in side control, throwing shots but Mohamed defends.
Stepanov in side control, throwing shots but Mohamed defends.
Stepanov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Stepanov misses with the ground and pound.
Stepanov has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Mohamed!
Stepanov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Stepanov postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Mohamed bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Stepanov and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boryenka Stepanov!
Boryenka Stepanov thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
FFT Strikers Vs Grapplers R1
Date: Dec 18, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Stepanov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Stepanov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stepanov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Green is keeping the position for now.
Stepanov cracks Green with a solid left hand.
Stepanov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Green is keeping the position for now.
Stepanov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Green tries to roll over but Stepanov keeps him under control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Stepanov connects with a nice short shot to Green's temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stepanov uses his free foot to push down on Green's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Green.
The referee warns Green that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
BOOM! Stepanov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Stepanov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stepanov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Green?
#ROC#Green is rocked!#T1#
Green is bucking up trying to escape but Stepanov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Green is still in real trouble! Can Stepanov finish him?
Stepanov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Stepanov lands a big shot to the head and Green winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Boryenka Stepanov!
A victorious Boryenka Stepanov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
300.F.C FIGHT 8
Date: Oct 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Arnason scores with a hook to the body. Stepanov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stepanov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Stepanov walks into a stiff left hand from Arnason.
Arnason misses with an uppercut. Stepanov saw that one coming.
Stepanov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Arnason circles away.#TD#
Stepanov 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.
Arnason utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Arnason has momentary wrist control but Stepanov slips an elbow through the middle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stepanov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stepanov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Arnason looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stepanov is one step ahead there.
Stepanov throwing strikes but missing.
Stepanov landing with the ground and pound.
Arnason preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Arnason is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Stepanov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stepanov throwing strikes from guard but Arnason blocks nicely.
Stepanov wants to pass the guard but Arnason is keeping the position.#T1#
Stepanov scoring with some ground and pound.
Arnason really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stepanov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Arnason keeping full guard, as Stepanov tries to pass.
Arnason controlling Stepanov's posture.
Stepanov 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.
Stepanov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arnason is keeping the position for now.
Stepanov is working hard here to advance position.
Stepanov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Arnason has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Stepanov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arnason swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stepanov stands and throws Arnason's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T2#
Arnason sneaks back into half guard.
Stepanov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Arnason has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stepanov is working away from the top position though.
Stepanov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Arnason keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Arnason tries to get to full guard but Stepanov has control of the leg.
Arnason trying to control here.
Arnason keeping control of the position.
Stepanov wants to pass to mount but Arnason is defending the position.
Stepanov throwing shots but Arnason is blocking nicely.
Arnason is trying to get back to full guard.
Arnason trying to control here.
#T3#
Stepanov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Stepanov lands a nice short elbow.
Stepanov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Arnason knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stepanov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Arnason tries to get to full guard but Stepanov has control of the leg.
Arnason works his way to full guard. Good work.
Arnason controlling the position.
Arnason is continuing to stall.
Arnason manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stepanov manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Arnason is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Arnason won't allow Stepanov to sweep him here.
Stepanov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Arnason's guard. #REVR#
Stepanov forces his way into half guard.
Arnason is looking to control Stepanov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Arnason avoid being mounted?#T4#
Arnason won't allow Stepanov to pass to mount.
Stepanov is nestled in close to Arnason, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Arnason trying to hold on to Stepanov's head to control him but Stepanov postures up.
Arnason moves into full guard.
We've been informed that Arnason has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Arnason is adopting a defensive guard.
Stepanov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stepanov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arnason struggling a bit here.
Arnason tries to buck Stepanov off but Stepanov is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boryenka Stepanov 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#
Stepanov walks into a straight right hand from Arnason.
Arnason slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stepanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arnason.
Arnason throws a lazy right hand but Stepanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stepanov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Arnason throws a jab when Stepanov was well out of range.
Stepanov shoots for a double leg takedown but Arnason sprawls well. He's pushed Stepanov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Boryenka Stepanov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stepanov shoots in looking for a takedown. Arnason tries to sprawl out of it but Stepanov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Arnason manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stepanov shoots for a double leg takedown but Arnason sprawls well. He's pushed Stepanov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boryenka Stepanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Arnason, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stepanov has a takedown stuffed.
Stepanov shoots in but Arnason avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnason throws a right and a left that both miss.
Arnason lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Arnason.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stepanov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Arnason swivels and escapes.
Arnason swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stepanov.
Nice uppercut lands for Arnason. That snapped Stepanov's head back.
#T1#
Arnason catches Stepanov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Arnason lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Arnason keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Arnason jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stepanov shoots in and drives through. Arnason sprawls well.
Stepanov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jeremy Arnason seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Arnason throws a nice looking combination but Stepanov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stepanov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Arnason lands a jab to the head.
Stepanov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stepanov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Arnason lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Arnason.#ROC2#Stepanov is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arnason stuffs the takedown attempt from Stepanov. Stepanov gets slowly back to his feet.
Oh Stepanov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Arnason 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.
Nice shot lands for Arnason.
Stepanov seems to have got his legs back now.
Stepanov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Arnason as he jumps to the side.
Stepanov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Arnason cracks Stepanov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
Arnason lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Arnason.#TD#
Stepanov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Arnason is trying to defend but Stepanov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Arnason has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stepanov is working away from the top position though.
Arnason keeping control of the position.
Arnason tries to roll over but Stepanov keeps him under control.
Arnason taking some punishment here, with Stepanov in his half guard.
Arnason has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stepanov is working away from the top position though.
Arnason is pressing down on Stepanov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Stepanov is pushing down on Arnason's leg trying to pass to half guard. Arnason is fighting to maintain full guard but Stepanov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Stepanov is thwarting Arnason's attempts to control the position.
Arnason is pressing down on Stepanov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Arnason trying to keep a closed guard but Stepanov is proving a slippery customer.
Arnason is controlling Stepanov's posture.
Arnason is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stepanov preventing the sweep.
Arnason trying to keep a closed guard but Stepanov is proving a slippery customer.
Stepanov looking to pass the guard.
Arnason managing to control the position.
Stepanov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arnason is trying to control the position but Stepanov postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stepanov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Arnason working a defensive guard here.
Arnason wants to sweep but no luck.
Boryenka Stepanov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Stepanov pushes down on Arnason's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Stepanov uses his free foot to push down on Arnason's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Arnason.
Stepanov breaks from Arnason's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Stepanov breaks from Arnason's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Arnason tries to hold on but Stepanov pushes him away.
Stepanov landing strikes, looking to finish!
Stepanov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Arnason in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Arnason is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Stepanov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Stepanov avoids the attempt from Arnason to control.
Stepanov raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stepanov postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Arnason looks a forlorn figure.
#CUT#It looks like Jeremy Arnason has been cut.
Stepanov breaks from Arnason's wrist control and lands an elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Arnason showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Arnason'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.#R3#
Stepanov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stepanov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Arnason avoids it really well and circles away.
Arnason swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stepanov.
Stepanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Arnason.
Stepanov shoots in and drives through. Arnason sprawls well.
Stepanov slips a jab from Arnason.
Stepanov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boryenka Stepanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arnason scores with a hook.
Arnason throws a good cross that connects.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnason throws the left hand but Stepanov avoids the punch easily.
Arnason lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A right-left combo lands from Arnason.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stepanov fails with a takedown attempt.
Arnason throws out a loose jab but Stepanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Arnason.
#T1#
Arnason is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stepanov.
Stepanov feinted with a counter takedown.
Arnason ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Arnason moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd cheers as Arnason lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stepanov doesn't seem phased though.
Stepanov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Arnason sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stepanov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Stepanov has a takedown stuffed.
Arnason keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stepanov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Arnason lands a nice looking body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Stepanov or perhaps it was just good defense by Arnason, which made it look bad.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Arnason will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Arnason throws a looping overhand right but Stepanov ducks down to avoid it.
Stepanov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Arnason.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arnason moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T2#
Arnason throws a right and a left that both miss.
Arnason moves into range and connects with a jab.
A big right from Arnason misses.
Arnason stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Arnason wants it to stay on the feet.
Stepanov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Arnason throws out a loose jab but Stepanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stepanov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Arnason keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Horrible takedown attempt by Stepanov or perhaps it was just good defense by Arnason, which made it look bad.
Stepanov fails with a takedown attempt.
Stepanov fails to land the takedown.
Stepanov dives in for a single leg takedown but Arnason sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Arnason manages to break the clinch.
Arnason lands a nice shot that snaps Stepanov's head back.
Stepanov slips a jab and a cross from Arnason.
Stepanov shoots in but no luck this time.
Stepanov looks for a takedown but Arnason sprawls well.
A little jabbing left from Arnason on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Arnason uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stepanov has time to react.
Arnason looks to land a combination. Stepanov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Stepanov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Arnason paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Arnason throws a series of punches but Stepanov moves out of range.
Stepanov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Arnason as he avoids it easily.
Stepanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Arnason.
Arnason dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stepanov.
Good shot there by Arnason.
Jeremy Arnason is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arnason looks to land a combination but Stepanov avoids it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arnason looks to land a right hand but Stepanov moved out of range.
Nice cross by Arnason.
Arnason scores with a jab to the body.
Stepanov walks into a left hand.
Stepanov shoots in for a takedown but Arnason shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T4#
Arnason throws out a loose jab but Stepanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stepanov fails with the takedown.
Arnason keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice sprawl there from Arnason as Stepanov shoots in.
Arnason slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Arnason.
Arnason with a jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Stepanov or perhaps it was just good defense by Arnason, which made it look bad.
It seemed like Arnason was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Arnason stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stepanov goes for a double leg but Arnason avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Arnason continues to drive forward.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stepanov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Arnason gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2#
Arnason breaks from the clinch.
Stepanov moves forwards but Arnason connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stepanov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Arnason sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A little jabbing left from Arnason on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stepanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Arnason.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Arnason really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Arnason's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Stepanov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Arnason but Arnason pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Arnason catches Stepanov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stepanov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Arnason swivels and escapes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Arnason! But no joy.
Stepanov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stepanov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Arnason sprawls well. Arnason wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stepanov gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boryenka Stepanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arnason scores with a punch to the head.
Arnason swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stepanov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stepanov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Arnason misses with a wild combination.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Arnason connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stepanov's hands.
A decent looking cross lands there for Arnason.
Arnason has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
A nice combination there by Arnason.
Stepanov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Arnason closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Arnason misses with a looping left.
Stepanov darts in looking for a takedown but Arnason gets double underhooks and turns Stepanov into the cage.
Stepanov tries to score a body lock takedown but Arnason shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Stepanov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Arnason pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Stepanov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Arnason gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC2#
Arnason manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Arnason does no damage.
Arnason jabs Stepanov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Arnason throws a series of punches but Stepanov avoids them all with ease.
Stepanov misses with a takedown attempt - Arnason sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot by Arnason.
Stepanov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Arnason swivels and escapes.#T2#
Stepanov walks into a left hand.
Arnason misses with an uppercut. Stepanov saw that one coming.
Arnason throws a hook but Stepanov avoids it easily.
Stepanov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Arnason swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stepanov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Arnason sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stepanov somewhat.
Stepanov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Arnason scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Arnason misses with a hook.
Donk. Arnason catches Stepanov right on the button with a cross.
Arnason misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stepanov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#TD#
Stepanov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Arnason is pulling down on Stepanov's head to control his posture. #T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Stepanov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Arnason utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stepanov with a nice head shot there.
Arnason working a defensive guard here.
Stepanov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arnason is keeping the position for now.
Arnason looking for a sweep. Not yet Arnason, not yet.
Arnason looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Arnason looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stepanov is one step ahead there.
Stepanov looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Stepanov postures up.
Stepanov distracts Arnason with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Stepanov won't allow Arnason to sweep him here.
Stepanov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arnason is keeping the position for now.
Stepanov postures up and lands a big shot to Arnason's brow.
Arnason preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Arnason trying to control the position.
Stepanov landing with the ground and pound.
Stepanov wants to pass the guard but Arnason is keeping the position.
Arnason seems keen to control Stepanov's posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Arnason dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Arnason'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. And we move into the final round!#R5#
Stepanov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Arnason as he avoids it easily.
Arnason lands a jab to Stepanov's midsection.
Stepanov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stepanov fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boryenka Stepanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stepanov fails with the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Arnason. No joy for Stepanov on that attempt.
Stepanov walks into a left hand.
Arnason scores with the left hand. Stepanov knows he should have avoided that one.
Stepanov walks into a straight right hand from Arnason.
Stepanov fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Arnason misses the target.
Arnason connects with a crisp jab.
Arnason goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch combination from Arnason misses.
Arnason clobbers Stepanov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Arnason stuffs the takedown attempt from Stepanov. Stepanov gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
Arnason thows a left - swing and a miss!
Arnason misses with a looping right.
Stepanov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stepanov shoots in looking for a takedown but Arnason manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stepanov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stepanov darts in looking for a takedown but Arnason gets double underhooks and turns Stepanov into the cage. #BC2#
Arnason's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stepanov walks into a jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Arnason scores with a four punch combination!
Stepanov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Arnason smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Arnason throws a jab but it's blocked by Stepanov.
Stepanov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stepanov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arnason misses with a series of wild punches.
Stepanov goes for a double leg but Arnason avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Arnason continues to drive forward.
Arnason throws out a counter right but Stepanov avoids it with no problem.
Arnason is pressed up against the cage. Stepanov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Arnason down to the mat. Arnason avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Arnason scores with a nice strike.
Arnason works Stepanov's body with a nice hook.#T2#
Stepanov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Arnason throws out the jab.
Stepanov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Arnason is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stepanov shoots in for a double leg but Arnason sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stepanov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Arnason swivels and escapes.
Stepanov darts in looking for a takedown but Arnason gets double underhooks and turns Stepanov into the cage.
Arnason swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#BC2#
Arnason breaks the clinch.
Arnason displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stepanov.
Arnason ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stepanov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Arnason lands an overhand right.
A slow jab from Arnason misses its intended target.
Stepanov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Arnason.
#TD#
Stepanov feints and as Arnason raises his hands in defense, Stepanov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stepanov is looking to work some ground and pound but Arnason has wrist control.#T3#
Arnason can't keep his opponent in guard - Stepanov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Arnason wants to get back to full guard.
Stepanov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Stepanov passes to side control.
Arnason sneaks back into half guard.
Arnason moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Arnason controls Stepanov momentarily but Stepanov frees himself.
Stepanov advances position into side control!
Stepanov tries to advance to mount but Arnason denies him.
Arnason keeps Stepanov under control for a moment.#T4#
Stepanov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Arnason some visible discomfort.
Arnason is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Arnason is trying to control Stepanov's posture but Stepanov avoids it.
Arnason takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Arnason tries to buck Stepanov off but Stepanov is having none of it.
Arnason is trying to control Stepanov's posture but Stepanov avoids it.
Stepanov is putting a hurting on Arnason here, landing some big shots from side control.
Arnason taking punishment in the form of punches.
Stepanov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Arnason's legs.
Stepanov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Boryenka Stepanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arnason is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stepanov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Arnason tries to roll over but Stepanov keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeremy Arnason comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Arnason 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 45:49
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 45:49
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 45:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeremy Arnason! Jeremy Arnason retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Jeremy Arnason made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
300.F.C FIGHT 7
Date: Oct 15, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Stepanov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Stepanov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Dillinger down.
Dillinger is pushing Stepanov's head away, looking to escape. Stepanov manages to hold on to the position though.
Dillinger gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Dillinger knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stepanov on the ground.
Dillinger wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Stepanov scoring with strikes but Dillinger is staying in there.
Stepanov is landing with some decent strikes but Dillinger is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#ROC2#Dillinger is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stepanov postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Dillinger badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Stepanov around the waist but Stepanov pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Stepanov is the winner by TKO! Stepanov jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boryenka Stepanov!
An out of breath Boryenka Stepanov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
300.F.C FIGHT 6
Date: Oct 08, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Green gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Stepanov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Green is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stepanov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Stepanov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Green's guard.
Stepanov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Green!
Green tries to hold on but Stepanov postures up.
Stepanov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Stepanov lands a big shot there that rocks Green but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#CUT2#It looks like Bil Green has been cut.
Green taking shots to the head. #ROC2#Green is rocked!
Stepanov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stepanov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Oh Green is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stepanov connects with a bit shot that sees Green covering up! More strikes from Stepanov and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Stepanov is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boryenka Stepanov!
A relieved looking Boryenka Stepanov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Fran vs Atunes - Money # 21
Date: Oct 03, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Stepanov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Stepanov is nestled in close to Cosme, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Stepanov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cosme is looking to control Stepanov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cosme avoid being mounted?
Stepanov prevents Cosme from improving his position.
Stepanov working over Cosme with some ground and pound. Cosme looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stepanov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Stepanov slips a nice elbow through Cosme's hands, connecting with Cosme's forehead.
Stepanov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Stepanov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cosme with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Cosme is looking to improve his position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stepanov winds up and cracks Cosme with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Stepanov wants to pass the guard but Cosme is defending well.
Stepanov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Stepanov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Stepanov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T1#
Stepanov is nestled in close to Cosme, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cosme is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stepanov slips a nice elbow through Cosme's hands, connecting with Cosme's forehead.
Stepanov slips a nice elbow through Cosme's hands, connecting with Cosme's forehead.
Stepanov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cosme!
Cosme takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#ROC#Cosme is rocked!
Stepanov lands a big shot to the head and Cosme winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Boryenka Stepanov!
Boryenka Stepanov retains his welterweight title!
A relieved looking Boryenka Stepanov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
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Date: Sep 17, 2022 |
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Christ.#TD2#
Stepanov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Stepanov scoring with punches from side control.
Stepanov tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Christ's coaches at Zero Tolerance have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Christ wants to get back to his feet.
Christ prevents Stepanov from improving position.
Christ wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Christ parries the strikes from Stepanov easily there. Stepanov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Christ to escape.
Stepanov tries to advance to mount but Christ denies him.
Stepanov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Christ is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Stepanov is controlling him well.
Stepanov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stepanov cracks Christ with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Stepanov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#T1#
Stepanov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Christ is trying to buck Stepanov off.
Christ stops Stepanov from passing to mount.
Stepanov lands some shots froms side control.
Stepanov prevents Christ from escaping the position.
Stepanov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Christ's legs.
Stepanov misses with the ground and pound.
Stepanov tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Stepanov tries to move to mount but Christ blocks the move with his legs.
Stepanov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Stepanov scores with punches from side control.
Christ wants to get back to his feet but Stepanov drags him back down.
Christ gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Christ is trying to stand.#T2#
Stepanov lands a big shot there that rocks Christ but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Stepanov throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Christ because Stepanov loaded up on that one.
Stepanov won't let Christ get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stepanov with shots to the head and body - Christ looks very uncomfortable down there.
Christ trying desperately to get to his feet.
Stepanov throwing strikes here but Christ is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Christ trying desperately to get to his feet.
Stepanov with the ground and pound from mount.
Christ wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Stepanov.
Stepanov raining down hammerfists from mount.
Stepanov with a couple of short strikes.
Stepanov landing strikes from the mount.
Stepanov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Christ is in a horrible position here. Stepanov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Christ trying desperately to get to his feet.
#T3#
Stepanov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Christ is bucking up trying to escape but Stepanov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Christ in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #ROC2#Christ is rocked!
Stepanov postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Christ bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Stepanov and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boryenka Stepanov!
Boryenka Stepanov is the new welterweight champion!
A very excited looking Boryenka Stepanov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Adams vs Smith - Money - #14
Date: Jul 30, 2022 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stepanov is defended easily by Hun.
Hun lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hun fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hun connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stepanov shoots in looking for a takedown. Hun tries to sprawl out of it but Stepanov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hun manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A nice side step and Hun releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hun scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hun scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stepanov doesn't seem bothered though.
Stepanov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stepanov goes for a double leg but Hun avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hun continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boryenka Stepanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hun gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stepanov.
Hun softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hun lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A body shot lands from Hun.
#T1#
A body shot lands from Hun.
Stepanov is breathing heavily.
Stepanov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hun fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hun wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#TD#
Stepanov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hun did well to prevent Stepanov getting side control.
Hun is not content to let Stepanov control the position.
Stepanov throwing shots but Hun is blocking nicely.
Hun wants to get back to his feet.
Hun won't allow Stepanov to pass to mount.
Stepanov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hun really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stepanov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stepanov stops Hun from getting back to his feet.
#T2#
Stepanov trying to control the action but Hun is working from the bottom.
Stepanov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stepanov controlling the action here.
Stepanov wants to control but Hun is keeping him busy.
Stepanov wants to pass to mount but Hun is defending the position.
Stepanov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Stepanov working Hun over with strikes.
Stepanov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stepanov 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.#T3#
Stepanov throws a strike but Hun avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Stepanov wants to pass the guard but Hun is keeping the position.
Stepanov slips nicely into half guard.
Stepanov wants to pass the guard but Hun is defending well.
Stepanov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hun's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stepanov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hun knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Stepanov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Stepanov working the head and body with strikes.
Nice strikes from Stepanov there. #T4#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Stepanov lands a nice short elbow.
Stepanov 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.
Stepanov wants to pass to mount but Hun is defending the position.
Stepanov works his foot free and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stepanov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hun?
Stepanov throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Stepanov landing punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stepanov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Stepanov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boryenka Stepanov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
No luck for Stepanov with that takedown attempt.
Stepanov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hun scores with a body shot.
Hun fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hun leaves Stepanov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boryenka Stepanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stepanov shoots for a takedown but Hun saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The crowd cheers as Hun lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stepanov doesn't seem phased though.
Stepanov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hun defends it nicely.
Boryenka Stepanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hun lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#KD2#
Hun throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Stepanov tumbling to the canvas!#ROC2#Stepanov is rocked!
Hun has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stepanov trying to strike off his back.
Oh Stepanov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stepanov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Stepanov seems to have got his legs back now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stepanov is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Stepanov wants to control from the top but Hun keeps moving.
Stepanov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hun swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stepanov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stepanov advances position into side control!
Stepanov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Hun is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Stepanov has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Hun stops Stepanov from passing to mount. #T2#
Stepanov looks up at the clock and then as Hun takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Stepanov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Hun is not content to let Stepanov control the position.
Stepanov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hun is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Boryenka Stepanov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stepanov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hun is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hun is trying to buck Stepanov off.
Stepanov advances to full mount.
Stepanov with good strikes from the mount here!#T3#
Hun is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Stepanov landing strikes from the mount and Hun is in trouble!
Hun taking shots to the head.
Stepanov raining down shots from the mount!#CUT#It looks like Attila Hun has been cut.
Stepanov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Stepanov throwing strikes here but Hun is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Stepanov looking to control but Hun is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The referee warns Hun that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
BOOM! Stepanov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stepanov lands a couple of good shots and Hun has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#ROC#Hun is rocked!
Stepanov trying to control.
Hun is still in real trouble! Can Stepanov finish him?#T4#
Stepanov scores with punches to the body.
Hun avoids the strikes from Stepanov.
Hun seems to have recovered his senses.
Stepanov throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Stepanov missing with strikes.
Stepanov scores with strikes from the back.
Hun is trapped and Stepanov is scoring with shots to the head and body. #CUT#That has opened up Attila Hun's cut even more.
Stepanov struggling to land strikes to the head as Hun covers up.
Stepanov looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Stepanov is working the ground and pound. Can Hun escape?
Hun is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boryenka Stepanov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Attila Hun's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Hun gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Stepanov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stepanov wants to pass the guard but Hun is keeping the position.
Stepanov throws a big right hand that misses.
Stepanov passes into half guard.
Stepanov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stepanov trying to mount his opponent but Hun defends it.
Stepanov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Stepanov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Stepanov controlling the position easily from mount.
Stepanov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Stepanov lands a couple of good shots and Hun has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Stepanov punches Hun on the ear.
Stepanov lands with a hammerfist to the side of Hun's head.
Stepanov throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Stepanov misses with an elbow to the head. #T2#
Hun covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Hun is trying to remain composed but Stepanov is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Hun covering up well under a series of strikes from Stepanov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hun is trapped and Stepanov is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Hun takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hun avoids the strikes from Stepanov.
Stepanov has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Hun's body.
Stepanov throwing damaging strikes from the back! Hun could be in trouble here!
Stepanov punches Hun on the ear.
Stepanov missing with strikes. #T3#
Stepanov scores with strikes from the back.
Stepanov wants to control but Hun is keeping busy.
Stepanov lands a shot to the body.
Stepanov lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Stepanov.
#CUT#Attila Hun's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Attila Hun's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Boryenka Stepanov!
During a confident post fight interview, Boryenka Stepanov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Attila Hun was interviewed post fight and said 'Ko power, solid chin, intelligent, big heart'. |
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Event:
Alvarez vs Daan - Money - #10
Date: Jun 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Stepanov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stepanov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Stepanov moves away from the strike by Shepard.
Stepanov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shepard avoids it really well and circles away.
Shepard throws a hook but Stepanov avoids it easily.
Stepanov avoids the body shot from Shepard.
Boryenka Stepanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Stepanov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Stepanov wants to pass to mount but Shepard is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shepard trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stepanov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stepanov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shepard does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Stepanov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Stepanov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shepard keeps working.
Stepanov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Shepard tries to roll over but Stepanov keeps him under control.
Shepard holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Shepard has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at PWNAGE Elite Dojo. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Shepard keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Shepard regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Stepanov.
Shepard has control of Stepanov's left arm, preventing Stepanov from doing any damage. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Stepanov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stepanov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stepanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Shepard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shepard keeping full guard, as Stepanov tries to pass.
Shepard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stepanov.
Stepanov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Shepard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Stepanov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shepard drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stepanov defends it well.
Stepanov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shepard swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boryenka Stepanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shepard defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stepanov.
Shepard throws the left hand but Stepanov avoids the punch easily.
Shepard stuffs the takedown attempt from Stepanov. Stepanov gets slowly back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Stepanov drops his hands momentarily and Shepard takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T3##TD#
Stepanov drives through with a takedown into Shepard's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Shepard keeping full guard, as Stepanov tries to pass.
Shepard looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shepard is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Stepanov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shepard trying to control but Stepanov is working from the bottom.
Stepanov keeping full guard, as Shepard tries to pass.
Stepanov wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Shepard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stepanov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shepard has managed to get both his arms back between Stepanov's legs - danger averted.
Shepard content to stall in guard here.
Stepanov 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#
Stepanov looking for a sweep. Not yet Stepanov, not yet.
Shepard wants to control from the top but Stepanov keeps moving.
Stepanov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shepard is one step ahead there.
Stepanov keeping moving, preventing Shepard from controlling successfully.
Shepard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stepanov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stepanov looking for a sweep. Not yet Stepanov, not yet.
Stepanov wants to improve his position but instead Shepard has moved into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Duncan Shepard dominated that round.
That's time! Stepanov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Stepanov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Shepard to the ground. Stepanov is now in Shepard's guard.
Stepanov wants to pass the guard but Shepard is keeping the position.
Stepanov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stepanov trying to control but Shepard is working from the bottom.
Stepanov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stepanov advances position into side control!
An elbow from Stepanov crashes against the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The strikes coming from Stepanov are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Shepard is trying to control Stepanov's posture but Stepanov avoids it.
Stepanov working the head and body with strikes.
Shepard is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Shepard can't do much from the bottom here.
Stepanov is putting a hurting on Shepard here, landing some big shots from side control.
Shepard can't do much from the bottom here.
Stepanov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Shepard is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Stepanov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Stepanov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Stepanov scoring with punches and elbows.
Stepanov scoring with punches from side control.
Stepanov tries to score with some ground and pound. Shepard controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Stepanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shepard can do to turn this around?
Shepard parries the strikes from Stepanov easily there. Stepanov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Shepard to escape.
Shepard struggling a bit here.
Stepanov scoring with punches from side control. #T2#
Shepard takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Stepanov throws a strike aimed at the side of Shepard's head but Shepard avoids it well.
Stepanov tries to advance to mount but Shepard denies him.
Stepanov has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Shepard!
Stepanov breaks from Shepard's wrist control and lands an elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stepanov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Stepanov throwing strikes here but Shepard is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Stepanov scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Stepanov raining down shots from the mount!
Poor strikes thrown by Stepanov there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Shepard avoids a series of strikes thrown by Stepanov.
#T3#
Stepanov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Stepanov trying to control but Shepard is having none of it.
Stepanov throwing strikes here but Shepard is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The referee warns Shepard that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Stepanov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Boryenka Stepanov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shepard keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Stepanov landing strikes from the mount and Shepard is in trouble!
Stepanov loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Shepard scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Stepanov land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Stepanov stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boryenka Stepanov!
Boryenka Stepanov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Money - Additional - #6
Date: May 21, 2022 |
#R1#
Dargue changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stepanov tries to avoid it but Dargue manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stepanov to the ground. Stepanov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Dargue looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dargue wants to pass the guard but Stepanov is keeping the position.
Stepanov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dargue manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Stepanov lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stepanov lands a couple of digs.
Stepanov stands and throws Dargue's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dargue takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Stepanov is putting a hurting on Dargue here, landing some big shots from side control.
Stepanov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
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!
Stepanov trying to control the action but Dargue is working from the bottom.
Stepanov lands a few punches from side control.#T1#
Dargue on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Dargue on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dargue tries to get out of the position.
The ground and pound from Stepanov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Dargue manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Dargue taking some punishment here, with Stepanov in his half guard.
Stepanov passes to side control.
Stepanov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Dargue's legs.
Dargue is looking to regain half guard here but Stepanov keeps moving and retains side control.
Dargue struggling a bit here.
Stepanov scores with punches from side control. #T2#
Dargue is trying to get back to half guard.
Stepanov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Dargue!
Stepanov with the ground and pound from mount.
Stepanov wants to control the pace but Dargue is squirming around nicely.
Stepanov punishing his opponent with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stepanov is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Dargue can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#ROC2#Dargue is rocked!
Stepanov postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Dargue in real trouble here! The ref calls for Dargue to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boryenka Stepanov!
Our winner, Boryenka Stepanov, 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.
Bradlee Dargue spoke after the fight, saying 'still undefeated undisputed never lost a round'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Stepanov misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Kalenski counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kalenski.
Stepanov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kalenski misses with an elbow strike.
Stepanov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kalenski prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boryenka Stepanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kalenski tries a knee to the head but Stepanov blocks it.
Kalenski prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kalenski can't break the clinch.
Kalenski is trying to stall.
Stepanov is trying to drag Kalenski to the mat but Kalenski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Kalenski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stepanov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kalenski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boryenka Stepanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Kalenski. No joy for Stepanov on that attempt.
Kalenski shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stepanov sprawls well. Stepanov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kalenski gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Stepanov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kalenski as he jumps to the side.
No joy there for Kalenski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kalenski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stepanov.
Kalenski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stepanov as he avoids it easily.
Stepanov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
As Stepanov backs off Kalenski throws a huge counter combo but Stepanov manages to avoid it all.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Stepanov.
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.
Stepanov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kalenski is looking for a sweep.
Stepanov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Stepanov is working Kalenski over with some ground and pound from side control.
Stepanov working the body and head with strikes.
Kalenski is working to avoid the ground and pound but Stepanov connects with a decent elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stepanov is chipping away with strikes.
Stepanov tries to advance to mount but can't. #T2#
Stepanov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Stepanov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Stepanov moves into full mount!
Kalenski looks winded!
The referee warns Kalenski that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Stepanov trying to control but Kalenski is having none of it.
Stepanov is really struggling to control Kalenski but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Stepanov landing strikes, looking to finish! #ROC#Kalenski is rocked!#T3#
Stepanov cracks Kalenski with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boryenka Stepanov!
A very excited looking Boryenka Stepanov 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.
The defeated Rene Kalenski had this to say: 'Thanks for the Fight, i come back stronger.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 28, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tequila enables Stepanov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tequila manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Stepanov trying to control but Tequila is working from the bottom.
Stepanov lands a couple of elbows.
Stepanov forces his way into half guard.
Stepanov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stepanov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stepanov 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.
Stepanov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Stepanov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stepanov working over Tequila with some ground and pound. Tequila looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Stepanov lands a nice short elbow.
Stepanov wants to free his trapped foot but Tequila is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Stepanov working over Tequila with some ground and pound. Tequila looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tequila wants to improve his position but Stepanov is controlling well.
#T1#
Stepanov is nestled in close to Tequila, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ground and pound from Stepanov.
Stepanov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #ROC2#Tequila is rocked!
Stepanov scores with a big shot! Tequila's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Tequila! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boryenka Stepanov!
Boryenka Stepanov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Stepanov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Page as he jumps to the side.
Stepanov moves in looking to clinch but Page pushes him off.
Stepanov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Page pinned against the cage. Page gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Page looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stepanov darts in looking for a takedown but Page gets double underhooks and turns Stepanov into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boryenka Stepanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Page is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Stepanov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Page gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Page is pressed up against the cage. Stepanov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Page down to the mat. Page avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Stepanov shoots and misses
and Page cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Page misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stepanov wants to clinch up but Page keeps it at a distance.
Stepanov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Page counters with a left and a right that stings Stepanov. #TD#
Stepanov scores with a takedown into Page's guard.
Page really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stepanov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Page pulls Stepanov in close to prevent any damage.
We've been hearing that Stepanov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stepanov working some strikes from top position.
Page keeping full guard, as Stepanov tries to pass.
Page is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stepanov postures up in Page's guard and throws a big left but Page blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Page is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stepanov defends well.#SUB2#
Page is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stepanov is aware though and is defending well.
Page is trying to keep Stepanov in close.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stepanov works over Page with some ground and pound from guard.
Stepanov tries to free his leg and advance position but Page is retaining full guard.
Stepanov wants to control from the top but Page keeps moving.
Stepanov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stepanov landing some decent shots from guard.
Stepanov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Stepanov passes Page's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Stepanov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Stepanov lands with a punch from half guard.
Stepanov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Page does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Page on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Page is in trouble now - Stepanov has advanced to mount!
Stepanov landing punches. #T3#
Stepanov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Page's face.
Stepanov is landing with some decent strikes but Page is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Stepanov loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Page scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Stepanov land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Stepanov stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boryenka Stepanov!
Boryenka Stepanov thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 21, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Stepanov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Montagu's half guard.
Stepanov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Stepanov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Stepanov with a couple of short strikes.
Stepanov looking to finish Montagu with some ground and pound. This is bad for Montagu!
A nice elbow there by Stepanov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stepanov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Stepanov postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Montagu looks a forlorn figure.
Stepanov unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Montagu wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Stepanov celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boryenka Stepanov!
An out of breath Boryenka Stepanov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 18, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
From The Grave scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
From The Grave missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stepanov is looking to escape.
From The Grave scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#ES2#
Stepanov has one foot on From The Grave's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
ChoLo From The Grave seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
From The Grave shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Stepanov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stepanov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
From The Grave in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
From The Grave working some strikes from top position.
From The Grave stops Stepanov from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
From The Grave working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stepanov's head.
From The Grave stops Stepanov from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
From The Grave throws a big elbow that misses.
From The Grave scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Stepanov wants to get back to his feet but From The Grave is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
From The Grave cracks Stepanov with a solid left hand.
Stepanov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
From The Grave knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stepanov on the ground.
From The Grave chips away with some ground and pound.
Stepanov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst From The Grave is controlling him.
From The Grave might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Stepanov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from From The Grave.
Stepanov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
From The Grave stops Stepanov from standing up.
Stepanov has momentary wrist control but From The Grave slips an elbow through the middle.
From The Grave is in close to Stepanov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
From The Grave prevents Stepanov from getting back to his feet.
From The Grave postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
From The Grave loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
From The Grave cracks Stepanov with a solid left hand.
Stepanov wants to stand but From The Grave is controlling the position.
From The Grave is looking to work some ground and pound but Stepanov has wrist control.
Stepanov wants to stand but From The Grave is controlling the position. #T3#
Stepanov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stepanov wants to stand and escape but From The Grave is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
From The Grave shoots in for a takedown but Stepanov shows good takedown defense.
Stepanov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stepanov fails with the takedown.#TD#
From The Grave gets the takedown into side control.
From The Grave is breathing heavily.
Stepanov is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, From The Grave asserts his dominance and retains side control.
From The Grave working the ground and pound but Stepanov is defending the strikes.
From The Grave throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T4#
Stepanov wants to get back to his feet but From The Grave drags him back down.
From The Grave scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Stepanov to see if he's OK.
Stepanov pushes From The Grave away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, From The Grave gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Stepanov is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
From The Grave working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Stepanov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
ChoLo From The Grave 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#
Stepanov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stepanov with the counter takedown but From The Grave avoids it easily.#TD2#
Stepanov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching From The Grave on his heels. He'll look to pass From The Grave's guard now, I'm sure.
From The Grave keeping moving, preventing Stepanov from controlling successfully.
Stepanov forces his way into half guard.
Stepanov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for From The Grave!
Stepanov with the ground and pound from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You get the feeling that From The Grave really doesn't like being in this position too much.
From The Grave on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if From The Grave tries to get out of the position.
Stepanov breaks from From The Grave's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Stepanov lands a nice shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stepanov working the ground and pound effectively.
Stepanov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#ROC2#From The Grave is rocked!
ChoLo From The Grave overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Stepanov lands a big shot there that rocks From The Grave but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Oh From The Grave is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stepanov loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have From The Grave scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Stepanov land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Stepanov stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boryenka Stepanov!
A victorious Boryenka Stepanov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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