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Event:
AVKT 19: Dale’s Birthday Bash
Date: Apr 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Nakaya tries for a takedown but Stevenson circles away easily
and Nakaya takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stevenson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nakaya tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stevenson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nakaya somewhat.
Nakaya misses with a takedown
and Stevenson counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tetsuo Nakaya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nakaya misses with a takedown
and Stevenson counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakaya shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stevenson pinned against the cage. Stevenson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Stevenson looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1##KD2#
Stevenson lands a left and a right that send Nakaya crashing to the mat, dazed. Stevenson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Stevenson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nakaya goes for a double leg but Stevenson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Stevenson continues to drive forward.
Stevenson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nakaya is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Stevenson working hard to break the clinch.
Stevenson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nakaya tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nakaya is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nakaya tries for a takedown but Stevenson manages to get underhooks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakaya goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stevenson prevents it.
Nakaya is breathing heavily.
Stevenson is trying to break the clinch but Nakaya has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Stevenson breaks from the clinch.
Nakaya misses with a takedown #KD2#
and Stevenson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Nakaya! Stevenson lets Nakaya back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Nakaya is rocked!#T2#
Nakaya doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stevenson counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Noah Stevenson! |
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Event:
Cobra Kai: No Mercy 2
Date: Mar 18, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Tellurique moves into range and clinches up with Stevenson.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tellurique obliges.
Stevenson blocks an uppercut.
Stevenson can't break the clinch.
Stevenson blocking some punches.
Tellurique lands a nice uppercut.
Tellurique can't find room to land a body shot as Stevenson controls the action.
Stevenson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tellurique tries to land a knee to the head but Stevenson blocks with his arms.
Tellurique misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stevenson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tellurique doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tellurique lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tellurique tries a knee to the head but Stevenson blocks it.
I was talking to Stevenson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tellurique misses with a body punch.
Tellurique keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stevenson's efforts to push away.
Tellurique slows down the pace here.
Tellurique working aggressively here.
#T1#
Tellurique throws a head punch that misses.
Stevenson looking for a takedown.
Tellurique misses with a punch to the body.
Tellurique tries a knee to the head but Stevenson blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Tellurique .
Tellurique tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tellurique stalling.
Tellurique doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tellurique has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Stevenson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tellurique can turn it around.
Stevenson blocks an uppercut.
Tellurique has Stevenson pressed against the cage.
Stevenson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tellurique lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stevenson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noah Stevenson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tellurique - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tellurique working Stevenson over with knees to the body.
Tellurique misses with a body punch.
#T2#
Stevenson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tellurique tries a body shot but Stevenson blocks it.
Stevenson blocks an uppercut.
Stevenson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Stevenson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tellurique has him pressed against the cage.
Stevenson wants to break free but Tellurique has control.
Stevenson is trying to break the clinch but Tellurique is controlling him.
Nice body punch from Tellurique .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tellurique .
Tellurique lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tellurique scores with a shoulder strike.
Tellurique keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stevenson's efforts to push away.
Tellurique with a knee to the head.
Tellurique tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tellurique misses with a knee to the head.
Tellurique misses with the head strike.
#T3##BC#
Stevenson breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Tellurique gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stevenson working hard to break the clinch.
Tellurique lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tellurique keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stevenson's efforts to push away.
Stevenson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tellurique effectively controlling the action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tellurique .
Stevenson blocks an uppercut.
Tellurique stops a takedown attempt from Stevenson.
Stevenson fails to pull guard.
Tellurique stalling.
A short right from Tellurique on the inside.
Tellurique misses with a body punch.
Tellurique fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stevenson takes a shot to the head. #T4#
Tellurique lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stevenson jumps guard but Tellurique turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Stevenson working hard to break the clinch.
Tellurique fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stevenson is trying to pull guard but Tellurique turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tellurique goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stevenson tries to pull guard but Tellurique forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tellurique misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Tellurique .
Tellurique trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tellurique goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tellurique .
Tellurique lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stevenson backwards.
Stevenson blocking some punches.
Tellurique tries to throw a body punch but Stevenson avoids it by throwing Tellurique back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Tellurique .
Stevenson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gaston Tellurique dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Tellurique looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stevenson is looking for a counter combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tellurique looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tellurique tries to clinch but Stevenson moves out of range.
Tellurique fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Tellurique takes the fight into the clinch.
Tellurique misses with some punches.
Stevenson is trying to push Tellurique away but Tellurique has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tellurique lands a right hand.
Stevenson can't break the clinch.
Tellurique lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stevenson backwards.
Tellurique misses with a knee strike.
Stevenson blocks an uppercut.
Gaston Tellurique seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tellurique keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stevenson's efforts to push away.#T1#
Tellurique is struggling to control the position.
Stevenson working hard to break the clinch.
Tellurique with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tellurique .
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Tellurique in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Stevenson wants to get back to striking at distance but Tellurique won't allow it.
Stevenson working hard to break the clinch.
Tellurique is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tellurique digs a right hand underneath Stevenson's ribcage. Stevenson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Stevenson is trying to break the clinch but Tellurique is controlling him.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tellurique prevents Stevenson from breaking the clinch.
Tellurique throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stevensons head.
Tellurique misses with the head strike.
Stevenson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tellurique has him pressed against the cage.
Stevenson wants to break free but Tellurique has control.
Tellurique lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stevenson.#T2#
Tellurique will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Stevenson up against the cage.
Stevenson is looking to break free of the clinch but Tellurique has double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stevenson.
Tellurique is pushing Stevenson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tellurique scores with a shot to the side of Stevenson's head.
Tellurique misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tellurique missing with knees to the body.
Tellurique misses with a punch on the inside.
Tellurique with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tellurique tries to land knees in the clinch but Stevenson avoids the damage to the body.
A hook to the body from Tellurique .
Stevenson blocks an uppercut.
Tellurique tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Stevenson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A knee to the head by Tellurique .
#ROC2#Stevenson is rocked!
Tellurique lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Stevenson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tellurique has Stevenson pushed against the cage.
Tellurique lands with a left to the head.
Tellurique has a couple of punches blocked by Stevenson.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tellurique obliges.
Tellurique stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tellurique dips a shoulder and cracks Stevenson with a mighty uppercut! Stevenson falls back against the cage and Tellurique unloads with a barrage of strikes! Stevenson is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Tellurique screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gaston Tellurique !
During a confident post fight interview, Gaston Tellurique thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 25, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Sekera shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Stevenson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SU#
Sekera stands up and waves to Stevenson to follow him. #CL#
Sekera clinches up with Stevenson and pushes him back against the cage.
Stevenson blocks a body shot from Sekera.
Stevenson tries to pull guard but Sekera holds him up against the cage and eventually Stevenson drops back down to his feet.
#TD#
Sekera lands a takedown into guard.
Stevenson wants to get back to his feet but Sekera passes into half guard.
#REVB#
Sekera is trying to control. Stevenson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Sekera is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stevenson defends it well.
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!#SUB#
Sekera is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1#
Sekera controlling the action here. #SUB#
Sekera has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Stevenson defend it? Sekera steps over the head and cranks it - Stevenson is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Sekera!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pavel Sekera!
Pavel Sekera 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:
BFA 3: Tokyo 1
Date: Sep 11, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Yanagi gets caught napping as Stevenson dives in and scores a takedown. Yanagi manages to retain guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Stevenson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stevenson stays in close to Yanagi's body and controls the position.
Yanagi keeping full guard, as Stevenson tries to pass.
Stevenson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Yanagi trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevenson preventing the sweep.
Stevenson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Yanagi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stevenson defends it easily.
Stevenson cracks Yanagi with a solid left hand.#T1##ES#
Yanagi has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Stevenson is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Yanagi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stevenson has him pressed against the cage.
Yanagi has Stevenson pressed against the cage, preventing Stevenson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Yanagi dodges an elbow strike from Stevenson.
Yanagi is looking to break free of the clinch but Stevenson has double underhooks. #BC2#
Stevenson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stevenson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yanagi pinned against the cage. Yanagi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Yuudai Yanagi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stevenson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T2#
Yanagi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stevenson.
Yanagi tries to clinch there but Stevenson circles away.
Yanagi tries to clinch up but Stevenson circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Stevenson rushes Yanagi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stevenson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Yanagi after a bit of a struggle.
Stevenson is trying to break free.
Yanagi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stevenson backwards. #BC#
Yanagi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stevenson fails to land the takedown.
Yuudai Yanagi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noah Stevenson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Stevenson pushes Yanagi up against the cage in a clinch.#T3##BC2#
Stevenson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yanagi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Stevenson.#TD2#
Stevenson gets a double leg takedown into Yanagi's guard.
Stevenson wants to get up but he can't break Yanagi's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Stevenson controlling from the top position.
Stevenson postures up and lands a big shot to Yanagi's brow.
Yanagi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stevenson is standing up over Yanagi. Yanagi looks to escape but Stevenson dives into side control.
#T4#
Stevenson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Let's hope that Stevenson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yanagi is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Stevenson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Noah Stevenson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Stevenson shoots in for a takedown but Yanagi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stevenson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Yanagi on the side of the head.
Stevenson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yanagi as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Stevenson clinches up with Yanagi and pushes him back against the cage.
Yanagi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stevenson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Stevenson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Yanagi defends it nicely.
Yanagi throwing a counter right hand but Stevenson manages to avoid it.
Yuudai Yanagi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noah Stevenson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yanagi lands with a nice body kick. #T1#
Yanagi is looking to clinch but Stevenson is avoiding it.
Yuudai Yanagi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stevenson throws a head kick but Yanagi moves out of range.
#TD2#
Stevenson looking to score a takedown here. Yanagi is defending well but Stevenson drives through and ends up in Yanagi's guard.
Stevenson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Yanagi is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Stevenson wants to improve his position but instead Yanagi has moved into half guard.
Yanagi throwing shots but Stevenson is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yanagi is looking to take a break and control but Stevenson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yanagi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
Yanagi thows a huge punch but Stevenson dodges it nicely.
Stevenson wants to get back to his feet.
Stevenson desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SU#
Yanagi decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Yanagi stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Stevenson pushes Yanagi up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Stevenson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yanagi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Yanagi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Stevenson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Yanagi moves into the clinch successfully.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Yanagi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD2#
Stevenson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Stevenson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Stevenson pulls Yanagi in close to his closed guard and prevents Yanagi from doing any damage or advancing position.
Stevenson wants to sweep here but Yanagi controlling him for the moment.
Yanagi is fighting to break Stevenson's control of his arms but Stevenson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stevenson can do anything to dispel that myth.#T4#
Yanagi won't allow Stevenson to sweep him here.
Stevenson wants to stand but Yanagi is controlling the position.
Stevenson wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stevenson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yanagi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stevenson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Yanagi defends it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Yuudai Yanagi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Yanagi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
A nice leg kick from Yanagi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yanagi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It appears Yanagi was looking to counter with a kick there.
Stevenson lands with an uppercut that bounces Yanagi off the cage and back into range.
Nice takedown defense from Yanagi. No joy for Stevenson on that attempt.
Yanagi stuffs the takedown.
Yuudai Yanagi is winning the standup battle so far.
Stevenson tries to clinch up
and Yanagi counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yanagi tries to clinch there but Stevenson circles away.
Yanagi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stevenson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stevenson shoots and misses
and Yanagi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stevenson thinking.
Yuudai Yanagi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noah Stevenson.#T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stevenson.
Stevenson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stevenson dives in and grabs Yanagi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Yanagi pushes down on Stevenson's head and hops out.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stevenson, as that shot connected.
Yanagi lands with a kick to the temple. Stevenson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Stevenson misses with a takedown attempt - Yanagi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stevenson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Yanagi doesn't manage to clinch there - Stevenson circles away.
Yanagi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stevenson's hands.
Yanagi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2#
Yanagi tries to clinch but Stevenson moves out of range.
Yanagi lands a glancing blow to the side of Stevenson's head.
Yanagi tries a head kick but it misses.
Yanagi throws a body kick that misses.
Stevenson wants to clinch up but Yanagi keeps it at a distance.
Yanagi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Yanagi slaps away a takedown attempt from Stevenson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Yanagi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stevenson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Yanagi is looking to counter the offense by Stevenson and move into the clinch.
Stevenson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stevenson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yanagi cracks Stevenson with an open hand slap.#T3#
Yanagi lands a nice looking kick to the body. Stevenson takes a step back to recover.
Yanagi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stevenson.
Yanagi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stevenson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Yanagi defends well and Stevenson ends up having to push Yanagi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A quick step to the side and Yanagi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yanagi tries to bum rush Stevenson with a series of wild strikes but Stevenson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stevenson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Yanagi circles away.
Yanagi misses with a looping right.
Stevenson dives in and grabs Yanagi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Yanagi pushes down on Stevenson's head and hops out.
Stevenson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nice shot lands for Yanagi.#T4#
Stevenson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yanagi as he jumps to the side.
Yanagi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yanagi tries to bum rush Stevenson with a series of wild strikes but Stevenson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A combination from Yanagi does no damage.
Yanagi scores with a kick to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stevenson shoots for a takedown but Yanagi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Yanagi.
Stevenson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
No luck for Stevenson with that takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yuudai Yanagi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Yanagi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
BFA 2: Sydney 2
Date: Sep 04, 2022 |
#R1#
Stevenson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blachowicz.
Blachowicz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Blachowicz shoots in for a double leg but Stevenson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Blachowicz closes the distance and clinches up with Stevenson, looking for a takedown. Blachowicz pushes Stevenson against the cage but Stevenson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stevenson wants to counter with a clinch but Blachowicz pushes him away.#CL2#
Stevenson moves into range and clinches up with Blachowicz.
Stevenson tries a knee to the head but Blachowicz blocks it.
Nice body punch from Stevenson.
Blachowicz tries to break free but Stevenson pushes him back against the cage.
Blachowicz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stevenson has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Stevenson pulls Blachowicz into guard.
Blachowicz preventing the sweep.
Blachowicz throws an elbow that misses. Stevenson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Blachowicz's guard. Nice move by Stevenson!#REVB#
Stevenson landing with the ground and pound. #T1#
Stevenson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Stevenson pushes down on Blachowicz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Stevenson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Stevenson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Stevenson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Stevenson is working for a kimura but Blachowicz is defending it quite comfortably.
#T2#
Stevenson moves into full mount! Blachowicz won't be happy about that!
Stevenson scoring with strikes but Blachowicz is staying in there.
Blachowicz is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Stevenson controlling the position easily from mount.
Blachowicz tries to buck Stevenson off but he can't manage it. #T3#
Stevenson scoring with strikes but Blachowicz is staying in there.
Blachowicz wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Blachowicz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stevenson on the ground.
Stevenson controlling his opponent.
Blachowicz is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Stevenson is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent. #SUB2#
Stevenson looking to isolate an arm here. Blachowicz doesn't see it coming and as Stevenson extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Stevenson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Noah Stevenson! |
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Event:
BFA 1 - Pena v Blachowicz
Date: Aug 28, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Stevenson has Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Come on Stevenson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Stevenson has Jones pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jones manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jones can't break the clinch.
Jones dodges an elbow strike from Stevenson.
Jones tries for a takedown but Stevenson manages to get underhooks.
Jones drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Stevenson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevenson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stevenson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jones trying to control here.
Stevenson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1##SUB#
Jones actively working from the bottom here.
Stevenson tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Jones moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jones pulls Stevenson in close to his closed guard and prevents Stevenson from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Jones is looking for a triangle but Stevenson pushes his legs off easily.
Stevenson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jones's guard.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Stevenson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Stevenson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Jones has his foot on Stevenson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stevenson works his way back into a safe position though.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stevenson is one step ahead there.
Stevenson trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Stevenson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stevenson has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted.
Stevenson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Stevenson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Stevenson stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Stevenson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jones has control of Stevenson's left arm, preventing Stevenson from doing any damage. #SUB#
Jones looking for a guillotine here but Stevenson defends easily.
#SUB#
Jones working for a triangle but Stevenson defends it easily.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stevenson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Stevenson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jones is proving hard to escape from.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Jones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stevenson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jones pulls Stevenson in close to prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oli Jones dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Stevenson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jones's waist but Jones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stevenson off to one side. #TD#
Stevenson gets caught napping as Jones dives in and scores a takedown. Stevenson manages to retain guard.
Jones seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jones wants to get up but he can't break Stevenson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Stevenson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevenson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jones is controlling him.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Stevenson blocks nicely.
Jones stands and throws Stevenson's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T1#
Stevenson is looking to regain half guard here but Jones keeps moving and retains side control.
Stevenson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stevenson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on Stevenson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jones trying to control the action but Stevenson is working from the bottom.
Oli Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jones is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Stevenson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Jones tries for a kimura but Stevenson is defending well. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jones working away.
Jones passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Stevenson!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Jones looking for a guillotine from mount but Stevenson is having none of it.
Stevenson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jones controlling from mount.
Jones wants to control the pace but Stevenson is squirming around nicely.
Jones postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Stevenson looks a forlorn figure.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stevenson can do to turn this around?#T3#
Stevenson working to try and regain half guard.
Jones scoring with strikes but Stevenson is staying in there.
Jones wants to control the pace but Stevenson is squirming around nicely.
Jones cracks Stevenson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#SUB#
Stevenson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Jones.
Stevenson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jones raining down shots from the mount!
Jones tries to control but Stevenson wriggling away. #T4#
Jones lands with some strikes.#ROC#Stevenson is rocked!#SUB#
Jones has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Stevenson is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Oli Jones! |
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