Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 143
Date: Mar 08, 2025

#R1#
Stein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crabtree.
Stein scores with a hook to the body. Crabtree takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Crabtree wants to land a leg kick but Stein is out of range.
Stein ducks under a wild hook from Crabtree.
Stein blocks a low kick nicely.
Stein with a nice calf kick.
Stein has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Crabtree is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Crabtree fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice defenses there by Stein.
Stein shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stein throws a quick inside leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Stein checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Crabtree waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stein.
A big left from Crabtree misses.
Stein misses with a body shot.
Stein fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stein with the inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stein connects with a body shot that sends Crabtree's belly button to the back.
Shirley Crabtree seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stein lands a jab.#T1#
Stein tests Crabtree's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Crabtree looks to land a right hand but Stein moved out of range.
Crabtree tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stein was well out of range. Poor timing from Crabtree.
Crabtree moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stein works over Crabtree's head and body with a nice combination.
Stein ducks under a wild hook from Crabtree.
Stein throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Stein fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Crabtree avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A shot to the liver by Stein. Beautiful body shot.
Crabtree throws a hook but Stein avoids it easily.
Crabtree throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stein closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Crabtree checks a leg kick.
Stein lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Stein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crabtree.
Stein tries to counter by closing the distance.
Stein slips a jab and a cross from Crabtree.
Stein darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Crabtree staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Crabtree misses the target.
Jab, jab by Stein - just one landing.
Crabtree misses with a straight left.
Crabtree rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stein moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stein steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Crabtree.
Crabtree throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Stein takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stein takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Crabtree misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Crabtree throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crabtree throws a looping overhand right but Stein ducks down to avoid it.
No joy there for Stein, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stein. Crabtree does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crabtree fires out a quick counter leg kick but Stein just manages to avoid it.#T3#
Stein lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stein tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Crabtree manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Crabtree motions for Stein to come forward. Crabtree throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Crabtree misses with a straight left.
Stein tries to counter by closing the distance.
Crabtree lands with a cross.
Crabtree throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stein swings for the body but Crabtree moves out of range.
Crabtree misses with a wild combination.
Stein takes one on the button.
Stein throws a body shot but no joy.
Crabtree looks to score with a jab to the body but Stein is just out of range.
Crabtree loads up on a big right hand but Stein slips the punch.
Stein steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Crabtree.
Stein thuds his right hand into Crabtree's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stein connects with the punch.#T4#
Crabtree fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stein manages to avoid it.
Crabtree throws a lazy right hand but Stein sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crabtree throws a solid leg kick but Stein takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Crabtree.
Stein moves out of range as Crabtree strikes.
Crabtree fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stein checks it well.
Crabtree misses with a wild combination.
Stein scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Stein bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A big right from Crabtree misses.
Stein wants to counter with a clinch but Crabtree pushes him away.
Crabtree throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crabtree lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stein avoids the body shot from Crabtree.
Crabtree throws a big shot that misses.
Crabtree uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stein.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Shirley Crabtree will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Crabtree on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Crabtree lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Stein has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stein and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Crabtree checks the leg kick nicely there.
Stein lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Crabtree misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stein.
Stein lands a nice looking body shot.
Stein scores with a punch to the head.
Stein with a nice calf kick.
A left lands for Stein.
Stein throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stein swings widly with a right hand
and Crabtree counters with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crabtree bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stein's head backwards.
Stein checks the leg kick.
Stein moves into range and connects with a jab.
A clash of legs there as Crabtree blocks the low kick.
Stein lands a nice looking body shot.
Stein lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Crabtree throws a head kick that misses.
Stein is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Stein throws a poor cross that misses
and Crabtree counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab, jab by Stein - just one landing.
Crabtree swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stein tries to counter with a clinch but Crabtree shakes him off and moves away.
Crabtree takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stein fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stein looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stein lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Crabtree has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Crabtree and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Crabtree closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Stein takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
No joy there for Stein, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Crabtree on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crabtree throws an overhand right that lands on Stein's shoulder, as Stein tries to avoid the shot.
Stein tries to counter by closing the distance.
Crabtree missing with a left hand there. Stein was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stein throws a front kick that sends Crabtree stumbling back into the cage.
Stein throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2#
Crabtree looks to land a combination but Stein avoids it well.
Crabtree is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Crabtree fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stein is out of range.
Jab from Stein.
Stein misses with a wild body shot.
Stein connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stein goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Good work by Stein as he checks the leg kick.
Stein wants to counter the offense by Crabtree and move into the clinch position.
Crabtree misses with a hook. Stein ducked under it nicely.
Franklin Stein seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stein lands a jab to the head.
A jab from Stein misses.
Crabtree throwing a counter right hand but Stein manages to avoid it.
Stein drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Crabtree fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stein slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stein tries to clinch but Crabtree moves away
and Crabtree counters with a stiff right hand.
Stein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Stein avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Crabtree waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stein.
Stein has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Crabtree.
Stein goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Stein lands with a cross.
Crabtree lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stein's sensitive parts.
Crabtree misses with a looping right.
Stein moves out of range of the strikes.
Crabtree looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Crabtree throws a body shot but no joy.
Crabtree misses the shot to the body.
Crabtree throws a hook to the side of Stein's head but Stein sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stein tries to counter by closing the distance.
Stein loads up on a big right hand but Crabtree slips the punch.
Stein ducks under a wild hook from Crabtree.
Stein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crabtree.
Crabtree tries to work over Stein's front leg with a kick but Stein checks it.
Stein scores with a spinning back kick!#T4#
Stein tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Crabtree manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A good leg kick by Stein.
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!
Crabtree shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Crabtree misses with a straight right.
Crabtree dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stein. That did some damage!
Crabtree stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stein.
Crabtree misses with a wild body shot.
Stein lands an overhand right.
Stein avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A big left from Crabtree misses.
Crabtree throws a body punch but Stein moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crabtree throws a jab but it's blocked by Stein.
Stein ducks under a wild hook from Crabtree.
Stein misses with an uppercut.
Jab by Stein.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Franklin Stein will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Stein throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Crabtree.
Crabtree is looking to counter punch.
A big right from Crabtree misses.
Crabtree misses with a hook.
Crabtree looks to score with a jab to the body but Stein is just out of range.
Stein tries to counter with a clinch but Crabtree shakes him off and moves away.
Stein just misses with a punch to the body.
Crabtree uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stein.
Crabtree misses with a wild body shot.
Crabtree looks to score with a jab to the body but Stein is just out of range.
Stein moves out of range of the strikes.
Crabtree scores with a punch to the head.
Crabtree looks to land a combination but Stein avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stein fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Crabtree listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stein connects with a body shot that sends Crabtree's belly button to the back.
Stein cracks a nice hook into Crabtree's ribs.
Crabtree changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Stein thows a body kick. Crabtree tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Crabtree drops his hands momentarily and Stein takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stein. Crabtree does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crabtree throwing a counter right hand but Stein manages to avoid it.
Stein uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crabtree.
Stein has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Stein throws a hook but Crabtree blocks it.
Stein uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crabtree.
Stein throws a series of strikes that have Crabtree backpedaling.
Stein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crabtree.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stein looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stein takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stein ducks under a wild hook from Crabtree.
A low kick lands for Stein.
Stein cracks Crabtree with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T2#
Crabtree checks a low kick from Stein.
Stein slips a jab and a cross from Crabtree.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crabtree.
A big left from Crabtree misses.
Crabtree misses with a double jab.
A jab from Stein does it's job there.
Stein scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stein scoring well with a low kick there.
Crabtree avoids a punch combination nicely.
Crabtree looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Stein works the jab nicely.
Crabtree checks a low kick from Stein.
Crabtree throws the left hand but Stein avoids the punch easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Crabtree checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T3#
Stein steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crabtree.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stein.
Stein scores with a leg kick.
Crabtree throws a sloppy head kick and Stein moves out of range easily.
Stein dips to his left and cracks Crabtree with an uppercut!
Stein is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stein lands with an uppercut that bounces Crabtree off the cage and back into range.
Crabtree takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stein lands a glancing blow to the side of Crabtree's head.
Stein digs a good body shot into Crabtree's ribs.
Crabtree pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crabtree tries to move into range but Stein moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crabtree scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Crabtree throws a leg kick but Stein moved away.
Crabtree tries to bum rush Stein with a series of wild strikes but Stein uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4#
Stein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Crabtree appears to be looking for a big counter.
Crabtree takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stein misses with a looping left.
Stein checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Stein jabs Crabtree to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stein cracks Crabtree with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Stein misses with an uppercut
and Crabtree makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Stein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crabtree throws out the jab.
Stein throws a nice inside leg kick.
Crabtree rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL2#
and Stein holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Crabtree breaks the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crabtree. Stein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stein doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Crabtree missing with a left hand there. Stein was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stein looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franklin Stein!
Franklin Stein thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Shirley Crabtree had this to say: '*scans the room for worthy prey*'.

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 23
Date: Feb 05, 2025

#R1#
Stein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Osborne.
Stein is looking to clinch.
Osborne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stein.
Stein thuds a left hand into Osborne's body.
Osborne throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stein feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Osbornes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Stein fails in his attempt to clinch.
Osborne unleashes a big counter combination but Stein bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jab, jab by Stein - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Osborne misses.
Osborne on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stein. Stein obviously looking to wear him down.
Stein wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1##CL2#
Osborne has managed to clinch.
Osborne throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Good body shot from Osborne.
A shot in the inside from Stein.
Stein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Osborne misses with a punch to the body.
Stein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Osborne working aggressively here.
Stein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Osborne's elbow.
Osborne throws a punch but it's blocked by Stein.
Osborne lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Osborne tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stein's elbow.
Stein swings wildly with an uppercut but Osborne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stein with a knee to the head.
Osborne throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Osborne working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stein lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Osborne backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stein misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Osborne.
Osborne lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Osborne lands with a light punch inside.
Osborne misses with a punch to the body.
Stein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stein utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Osborne blocks a body shot from Stein.
Osborne misses with the head strike.
Stein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stein trying to land knees to the body.
Stein tries a body shot but Osborne blocks it.
Stein blocks a body shot from Osborne.
Stein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Osborne creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Stein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Stein fails to land.
Osborne tries to stall but Stein uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Osborne lands a right hand.
Osborne blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Osborne can't find room to land a body shot as Stein controls the action. #T3#
Osborne on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stein using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Osborne has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stein has a couple of punches blocked by Osborne.
Stein lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Osborne.
Stein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Osborne.
Osborne lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stein backwards.
Osborne is looking to control Stein's arms but Stein gets an underhook and turns him. Now Osborne has his back to the cage.
Stein prevents a body shot from Osborne.
Osborne blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Osborne lands a nice uppercut.
Stein throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Osborne working aggressively here.
Osborne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Osborne misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stein tries to work over Osborne's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Osborne.
Osborne misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Stein. #T4#
Osborne misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Osborne tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stein's elbow.
Osborne misses with a punch to the body.
Osborne blocks a body shot from Stein.
Osborne has Stein pressed against the cage.
Osborne tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stein's elbow.
Osborne misses with a short punch on the inside.
Osborne throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Osborne.
Stein is leaning against Osborne and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Osborne presses Stein against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Osborne lands a left hand.
Osborne digs a right hand underneath Stein's ribcage. Stein let out a lung full of air as it connected.
I was talking to Stein's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Osborne lands with a light punch inside.
Stein misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Osborne.
Stein can't find room to land a body shot as Osborne controls the action.
Stein being controlled against the cage.
Stein has a couple of punches blocked by Osborne.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Anakin Osborne will probably get the nod.
That's time! Stein's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Osborne looks to score with a jab to the body but Stein is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Osborne. Stein does a little dance to reset his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Stein.
Osborne misses with an uppercut. Stein saw that one coming.
Stein seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Stein fails with an attempt to clinch.
Osborne tries to counter by closing the distance.
Stein tries to clinch but Osborne moves out of range.
Osborne swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Decent striking displayed by Stein there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stein cracks Osborne with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Stein wants to clinch up but Osborne keeps it at a distance.
Osborne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stein manages to avoid it.#T1#
Stein is looking to clinch.
Stein blocks a jab.
Osborne throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Osborne missing with a left hand there. Stein was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Osborne moves out of range of the strikes.
Osborne misses with an uppercut
and Stein counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stein misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A looping hook to the body misses from Osborne. Stein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stein throws a right and a left that Osborne avoids nicely.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Stein uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T2#
Stein moves in looking to clinch but Osborne pushes him off.
Osborne swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Osborne blocks a jab.
Osborne tries to counter by closing the distance.
Osborne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stein seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Osborne takes a swing at Stein's ribcage but misses.
Stein wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Stein avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Stein lands a body shot.
Stein misses with a combination
and Osborne counters with an inside leg kick.
Osborne throws a good cross that connects.
Stein is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Osborne loads up on a big right hand but Stein slips the punch.#T3#
Osborne throws a head kick that misses.
Osborne misses with a hook #CL#
and Stein counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Osborne blocks a body shot from Stein.
Osborne misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Osborne's elbow.
Osborne lands a hook to the side of the head.
Osborne struggles to land a body shot inside as Stein controls his hands.
Stein blocking some punches.
Stein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stein wants a takedown.
Osborne lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Osborne.
Stein tries to work over Osborne's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anakin Osborne seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stein digs a right hand into Osborne's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Osborne's gas tank.
Stein doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Stein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Osborne avoiding damage.
Stein tries to work over Osborne's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stein misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Stein.
Osborne lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stein backwards.
Stein working Osborne over with knees to the body.
Osborne is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stein lands a body shot.
Osborne swings wildly with an uppercut but Stein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stein tries to land knees in the clinch but Osborne avoids the damage to the body.
Stein lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Osborne backwards.
Osborne is stalling here.
Stein wants a takedown.
A short uppercut from Stein.
Osborne lands a hook to the side of the head.
Osborne lands with a right to the head.
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 Franklin Stein will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Stein avoids the body shot from Osborne.
Stein blocks a leg kick.
Stein slips under a jab from Osborne.
Stein pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab by Stein.
Stein tries to clinch but Osborne moves out of range.
Osborne was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#CL#
Stein rushes Osborne and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osborne misses with a body punch.
Osborne effectively controlling the action here.
Stein lands with a left to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T1#
Stein tries a knee to the head but Osborne blocks it.
Osborne stalling.
Osborne lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Osborne fails to land.
Stein tries to land a knee to the head but Osborne blocks with his arms.
Nice body punch from Stein.
Stein lands with a right to the head.
Osborne misses with a punch to the body.
Stein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Osborne managing to block the knees to the body from Stein.
Stein letting Osborne take a breather here.
Stein jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Osborne walks away with a smile on his face. Stein gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Stein moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL#
Osborne tries to keep at a distance but Stein has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stein tries for a takedown but Osborne manages to get underhooks. #T2#
Stein working aggressively here.
Stein wants to take the fight to the mat but Osborne manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franklin Stein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Osborne lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Osborne struggles to land a body shot inside as Stein controls his hands.
Osborne has Stein pushed against the cage.
Osborne working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Osborne misses with the head strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Osborne.
Osborne on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Osborne can't find room to land a body shot as Stein controls the action.
Osborne lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stein creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Osborne takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Osborne throws a head punch that misses.
Osborne tries to throw a body punch but Stein avoids it by throwing Osborne back against the cage.
Stein is trying to pull guard but Osborne turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Osborne managing to block the knees to the body from Stein. #T3#
Stein throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Osborne blocks it with crossed arms.
A right handed body shot lands from Osborne.
Stein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stein has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Osborne avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Osborne lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Osborne.
Osborne lands a body punch in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Osborne.
Osborne lands a hook that snaps the head of Stein backwards.
Osborne misses with a hook to the ribs.
Osborne lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stein backwards.
Osborne misses with a punch to the body.
Osborne scores with a hook to the body.
Osborne tries to work over Stein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Osborne scores with a nice short uppercut.
Osborne can't find room to land a body shot as Stein controls the action.
Stein tries a knee to the head but Osborne blocks it.
Nice body punch from Osborne.
Osborne scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Osborne lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Osborne.
Osborne tries to throw a body punch but Stein avoids it by throwing Osborne back against the cage.
Osborne tries a body shot but Stein blocks it.
A short right from Osborne on the inside.
Osborne tries a body shot but Stein blocks it.
A hook to the body from Osborne.
Osborne lands a nice shot to the body.
Osborne can't find room to land a body shot as Stein controls the action.
Stein takes a shot to the head.
Stein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Osborne pushes Stein back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Osborne lands a right hand.
Osborne is pushing Stein up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Osborne trying to stall but Stein improves his position.
Osborne lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anakin Osborne comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Osborne has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anakin Osborne!
Anakin Osborne was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 17
Date: Dec 25, 2024

#R1#
De Floor ducks right into an uppercut from Stein.
A nice combination there by Stein. #CUT#It looks like Flip De Floor has been cut.
A good leg kick by De Floor.
De Floor has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
De Floor uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Flip De Floor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Floor circles away from the clinch attempt
and De Floor counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
De Floor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stein throws out the jab.
Stein misses with a few strikes there.
De Floor throws a shot from downtown. Stein moves away and avoids it.
Stein moves out of range as De Floor throws a body kick.
Stein lands with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stein blocks a jab.
Stein tries to counter by clinching up but De Floor breaks away and moves out of range.
De Floor loads up on a big right hand but Stein slips the punch.
Stein stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from De Floor.#T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Stein.
Stein slips a jab from De Floor.
Stein takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
De Floor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
De Floor stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from De Floor.
Stein tries to counter by moving into the clinch but De Floor manages to circle out of the way.
Stein closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice body punch from Stein.
Stein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Floor was well out of range. Poor timing from Stein.
Stein keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stein definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
De Floor loads up on a big right hand but Stein slips the punch.#CL#
Stein clinches.
De Floor misses with a punch to the body.
De Floor lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from Stein.
De Floor is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stein lands an uppercut.
De Floor misses with a body punch.
Stein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stein tries to land knees in the clinch but De Floor avoids the damage to the body.
Stein tries a knee to the head but De Floor blocks it.
Stein working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
De Floor lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stein doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD#
Stein pulls guard effortlessly.
De Floor stands and throws Stein's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Stein is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked De Floor off and has taken his back!#SUB#
De Floor is in a bad position with Stein working for a choke. De Floor manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
De Floor must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Stein working for submissions but it's allowed De Floor to get to half guard. #T3#
De Floor is looking to advance position but Stein won't allow it.
Stein is trying to control but De Floor manages to pass to mount!
De Floor controlling the pace for now.
Stein manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T4#
Stein trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Stein looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Stein looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
De Floor is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stein wants to control but De Floor is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Flip De Floor will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Flip De Floor's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
De Floor throws a head kick but Stein moves out of range.
Stein wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Stein wants to clinch up but De Floor keeps it at a distance.
De Floor with a nice cross.
Stein throws a lazy right hand but De Floor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stein looks to land a combination but De Floor avoids it well.
Flip De Floor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Floor moves away.
A nice side step and De Floor releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
De Floor has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stein finds it's way round the side to connect with De Floor's head.
Stein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De Floor pushes Stein away with a front kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Floor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stein sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stein tries to counter by clinching up but De Floor breaks away and moves out of range.
De Floor slips a straight right by Stein.
A head kick misses from De Floor.
De Floor throws an overhand right that lands on Stein's shoulder, as Stein tries to avoid the shot.
De Floor lands a slapping body shot. #T1#
De Floor looks for the body kick but Stein saw that one coming.
Stein pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice side step and De Floor releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Stein lands with a thumping leg kick.
De Floor throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Stein counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Stein.
A short right hand to the side of the head by De Floor.
Stein misses with some punches.
Stein working aggressively here.
De Floor lands a nice uppercut.
Stein tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short uppercut from De Floor.
De Floor blocks a body shot from Stein.
Stein tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stein lands a nice shot to the body.
De Floor tries to throw a body punch but Stein avoids it by throwing De Floor back against the cage.
Stein drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stein tries to score a body lock takedown but De Floor shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T2#
Stein wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franklin Stein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stein lands a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Floor stalling in the clinch but Stein improves position.
De Floor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from De Floor.
Stein presses De Floor against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC2#
De Floor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
De Floor lands a really nice looking cross but Stein seems unphased.
De Floor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stein.
Stein pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stein jabbing away but nothing is landing.
De Floor steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
De Floor misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Knees in the clinch landing for Stein.
Franklin Stein has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stein prevents a body shot from De Floor.
Stein prevents a body shot from De Floor.
Stein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Floor looking to slow down the pace here.
Stein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Stein.
Stein goes for a takedown attempt but De Floor pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
De Floor takes a swing at Stein's ribcage but misses.
De Floor throws the kick towards the body but Stein avoids it.
Stein tries to counter by moving into the clinch but De Floor manages to circle out of the way.
Stein ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A cross from Stein lands.
Nice body kick there by De Floor.
De Floor misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Stein counters by moving into the clinch. #T4#
A frustrated look appears on De Floor's face as he tries to break the clinch.
De Floor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stein backwards.
Stein scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Floor digs a right hand underneath Stein's ribcage. Stein let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
De Floor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
De Floor loads up on a big right hand but Stein slips the punch.
Stein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Floor throws out the jab.
Stein misses with a leg kick.
De Floor appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
De Floor misses with a wild body shot.
De Floor tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
Stein clinches.
De Floor lands a hook to the side of the head.
De Floor prevents a body shot from Stein.
De Floor tries a body shot but Stein blocks it.
Stein tries a knee to the head but De Floor blocks it.
Stein struggles to land a body shot inside as De Floor controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Flip De Floor will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Flip De Floor's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from De Floor.
De Floor turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
De Floor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stein was well out of range. Poor timing from De Floor.
De Floor closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
De Floor tries a low kick but Stein avoids it.
Stein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
De Floor takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A punch combination from De Floor misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for De Floor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Stein blocks the leg kick.
De Floor misses with a straight right.
De Floor misses with a hook #CL#
and Stein counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
De Floor blocks an uppercut. #T1#
A short right from De Floor.
Stein tries to score a body lock takedown but De Floor shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Stein is trying to trip De Floor. He has hold of a leg but De Floor is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Stein persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Stein wants to control from the top but De Floor keeps moving. #SUB#
Stein has gone for a leg lock! De Floor slips out almost immediately though and dives into Stein's guard.#REVB#
De Floor wants to control from the top but Stein keeps moving.
De Floor looking to sit in guard and control but Stein gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Franklin Stein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB#
Stein has gone for a leg lock! De Floor slips out almost immediately though and dives into Stein's guard.#REVB#
De Floor has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Stein is proving hard to escape from.
De Floor wants to pass the guard but Stein is keeping the position.
De Floor is still trying to improve position.
De Floor looking to sit in guard and control but Stein gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T3#
Stein won't allow De Floor to sweep him here. #SUB#
Stein has gone for a leg lock! De Floor slips out almost immediately though and dives into Stein's guard.#REVB#
De Floor is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Stein has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. De Floor is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Stein.#T4#
A control attempt from Stein but he's now mounted!
Stein working to try and regain half guard.
Stein is squirming around, avoiding De Floor's attempts to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Floor takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Flip De Floor!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 126
Date: Nov 23, 2024

#R1#
Makagziadan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stein counters with a two punch combo.
Stein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stein.
Makagziadan's coach down at Gold Samurai\'s Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Makagziadan's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Makagziadan throws a poor cross that misses
and Stein cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Makagziadan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stein.
Stein chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stein misses with a straight left.
Makagziadan misses with a hook #CL#
and Stein counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Makagziadan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stein misses with a right hand
and Makagziadan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stein pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Makagziadan misses with an uppercut
letting Stein counter with a right hand.
Stein defending well as Makagziadan loads up on a big left hand.
Stein cracks Makagziadan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Makagziadan misses with a two punch combination. #T1#
Makagziadan throws a hook but Stein avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Stein misses the target.
Makagziadan misses with an uppercut. Stein saw that one coming.
Stein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Makagziadan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Makagziadan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Makagziadan.
Makagziadan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stein doesn't manage to clinch there - Makagziadan circles away.
Stein lands a slapping body shot.
Stein is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Makagziadan drops his hands momentarily and Stein takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT#It looks like Ugrapurod Makagziadan has been cut.#T2#
Stein loads up on a big right hand but Makagziadan slips the punch.
Makagziadan throws a series of punches but Stein moves out of range.
It looked like Stein wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL#
Stein closes the distance and clinches.
Stein scores a nice knee to the body.
Makagziadan blocks a body shot from Stein.
Stein working Makagziadan over with knees to the body.
Makagziadan looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Makagziadan tries to circle away but Stein has him pinned against the cage.
A body shot lands from Stein.
Stein lands a shoulder strike.
Stein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stein tries to land knees in the clinch but Makagziadan avoids the damage to the body.
Stein missing with knees to the body.
Stein lands a knee to the body.
Makagziadan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stein prevents Makagziadan from breaking the clinch.
Stein lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stein lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Stein works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stein lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Makagziadan backwards.
Makagziadan wants to get back to striking at distance but Stein won't allow it.
Makagziadan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stein lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Makagziadan backwards.
Makagziadan blocks a body shot from Stein.
A nice left hand lands by Stein.
Nice body punch from Stein - that landed with a thud.
Stein pushes Makagziadan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Stein lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Stein.
Stein pushes Makagziadan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Stein scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stein stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stein.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stein lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stein crunches a lovely knee into Makagziadan's ribcage.#T4#
A short uppercut from Stein.
Stein lands with a light punch inside.
Stein throws a head punch that misses.
Makagziadan takes a knee right on the jaw!
A nice right hand lands inside from Stein.
Stein prevents Makagziadan from breaking the clinch.
Stein lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stein tries to work over Makagziadan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Stein.
Stein misses with a punch to the body.
Stein gets through Makagziadan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stein lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stein lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#Makagziadan is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stein creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Makagziadan with a big uppercut! Makagziadan tries to clinch up but Stein pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Makagziadan to the mat! Makagziadan covers up and Stein unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Franklin Stein!
Our winner, Franklin Stein, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: ENIGMA 219
Date: Sep 29, 2024

#R1#
Maia fails to land the takedown.
Stein throwing a counter right hand but Maia manages to avoid it.
Nice takedown defense from Stein. No joy for Maia on that attempt.
Maia is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stein sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Franklin Stein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demian Maia.
Maia shoots and misses
and Stein counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maia thinking. #TD2#
Maia manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Stein on his heels. He'll look to pass Stein's guard now, I'm sure.
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.
Stein wants to sweep here but Maia controlling him for the moment.
Maia passes Stein's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Stein tries to get to full guard but Maia has control of the leg. #T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Stein manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Maia pushes down on Stein's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Stein tries to get to full guard but Maia has control of the leg.
Stein keeping control of the position.
Stein is looking to improve his position.
Maia trying to control from half guard but Stein is working away. #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.
Maia tries to pass to full mount but Stein defends it. #SUB2#
Maia is working for a kimura but Stein is defending it quite comfortably.
Stein regains full guard. Nicely done.
Maia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stein swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maia trying to control but Stein is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Maia must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Maia tries to free his leg and advance position but Stein is retaining full guard.
Stein 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.
Maia shoots and misses
and Stein counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Demian Maia has been cut.
Maia with a poor takedown
and Stein counters with a nice uppercut.
Maia shoots in and drives through. Stein sprawls well.#TD2#
Maia shoots in and gets a takedown into Stein's guard.
Maia postures up. #T4#
Stein is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Stein moves nicely into side control.
Stein controlling the position.
Stein has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maia is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Stein off and has taken his back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Franklin Stein will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Demian Maia's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Stein stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stein wants it to stay on the feet.
Stein is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Maia shoots in looking for a takedown. Stein tries to sprawl out of it but Maia keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stein manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Maia misses with a takedown attempt - Stein sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Franklin Stein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demian Maia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maia fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Maia has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Demian Maia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Maia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Stein counter with a right hand.
Maia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stein counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Maia tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Stein defends well and Maia ends up having to push Stein into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Stein stuffs the takedown.
An attempted straight right counter from Stein misses the target.
Maia doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stein counters with a crisp right that sends Maia to the canvas! Stein follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Franklin Stein!
A very excited looking Franklin Stein 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.
Demian Maia spoke after the fight, saying 'Win or lose, the life goes on. This experience will only make me better and I will come back stronger. Osu!'.

Event: ENIGMA 214
Date: Aug 25, 2024

#R1#
A jab from Stein misses.
Ray will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ray scores with a decent looking hook.
Stein takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ray misses with a body shot.
Ray waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stein.
Stein wants to counter the offense by Ray and move into the clinch position.
Ray throws a body shot but no joy.
Sloppy strikes from Ray. Those never looked like landing.
Stein tries to counter with a clinch but Ray shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
Ray tries to keep at a distance but Stein has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stein lands a body shot. #TD2#
Stein manages to pull guard. #SUB2#
Ray got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stein has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ray has managed to get both his arms back between Stein's legs - danger averted.#SU#
Ray stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T1#
Stein throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ray on the side of the head.
Stein avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ray looks to throw the jab but Stein is out of range.
Stein scores with a hook to the body. Ray takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stein 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.
Stein scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ray in his tracks.
Ray misses with a hook
and Stein counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ray swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ray takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Danga de danga de dang - Stein scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ray throws a right and a left that Stein avoids nicely.
Ray swings widly with a right hand
and Stein cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ray just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Ray tests Stein's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stein has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ray falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stein counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ray keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ray misses with an uppercut. Stein saw that one coming.
Ray falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stein counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Stein takes the fight into the clinch.
Ray is trying to break the clinch but Stein is controlling him.
Ray wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stein has him pressed against the cage.
Ray tries to break free but Stein pushes him back against the cage.
Ray wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Knees in the clinch landing for Stein.
Ray definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stein struggles to land a body shot inside as Ray controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Stein fails to land. #BC#
Ray breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ray moves forwards but Stein connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ray misses with a series of wild punches.
Ray lands with a nice body punch.
Stein lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stein takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stein has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ray finds it's way round the side to connect with Stein's head.
Ray avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stein has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Stein moves out of range of the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Ray misses the target. #T4#
Ray swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ray throws a shot to the body.
A punch combination from Stein misses.
Ray is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ray swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ray throws the left hand but Stein avoids the punch easily.
Stein takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ray misses with a looping right.
Ray looks to land a right hand but Stein moved out of range.
Stein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ray.
Stein misses with a straight right.
Ray lands with a hook. Stein tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL2#
Stein gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ray is trying to break the clinch but Stein is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Charles Lee Ray will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Ray thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ray throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stein sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Charles Lee Ray is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stein misses with a wild body shot.
Stein gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ray.
Ray lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ray throws a looping overhand right but Stein ducks down to avoid it.
Stein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ray dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ray 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.
Stein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stein just misses with a punch to the body.
Ray avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ray misses with a double jab. #T1#
Stein slips a jab from Ray.#CL2#
Stein rushes Ray and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ray working hard to break the clinch.
Stein is trying to pull guard but Ray turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ray tries to break the clinch but Stein is controlling the position.
A frustrated look appears on Ray's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ray can't break the clinch.
Ray wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ray has a couple of punches blocked by Stein.
Stein digs a right hand underneath Ray's ribcage. Ray let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Stein working aggressively here.
Stein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ray blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ray makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Ray manages to break the clinch.
Ray cracks Stein with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Stein blocks a jab.
Ray connects with a looping right hand. #T2#
A shot to the body from Ray misses
enabling Stein to counter with a crisp jab.
Ray misses with a hook.#KD#
Ray drops Stein with a left and a right! Oh, Stein is hurt - Ray dives into side control looking to finish! #ROC#Stein is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stein tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stein is still in real trouble! Can Ray finish him?#SU#
Ray decides to stand back up. Ray steps back and let's Stein get back to his feet.
Stein seems to have recovered his senses.
Stein dips to his left and cracks Ray with an uppercut!
Ray is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stein can do to turn this around?
Stein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ray throwing a counter right hand but Stein manages to avoid it.
Stein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ray throws a right hand that misses
and Stein counters with a stiff right hand.
Charles Lee Ray is winning the standup battle so far.
Stein pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Ray dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stein tries to clinch up but Ray circles away and keeps his distance.
Ray swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stein.#CL2#
Stein closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Ray pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Stein misses its intended target.
Ray looks to throw the jab but Stein is out of range.
Stein is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ray ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stein moves away.
Ray misses with a combination #CL2#
and Stein counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Stein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stein scores with a hook to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stein.
Stein jumps guard but Ray turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Franklin Stein seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T4#
Stein working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stein is trying to pull guard but Ray has him pressed against the cage.
Charles Lee Ray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franklin Stein.
Stein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stein.
Ray has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ray blocks a body shot from Stein.
A short right from Stein on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stein.
Stein works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A frustrated look appears on Ray's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ray blocking some punches.
Stein scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Stein. #TD2#
Stein jumps guard and drags Ray to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Stein has his foot on Ray's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ray works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Stein working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ray doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ray manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Lee Ray dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Stein throws a leg kick but Ray moved away.
Ray uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stein.
Ray moves out of range of the strikes.
Ray throws a big counter combination but Stein scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ray throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ray throws a shot from downtown. Stein moves away and avoids it.
Ray takes a swing at Stein's ribcage but misses.
Ray misses with a looping left.
Ray looks to land a right hand but Stein moved out of range.
Stein misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ray slips under a jab from Stein.
Ray bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stein's head.
Ray misses with a body shot.
A jab lands there for Ray.
Ray takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Stein.
Ray works Stein's body with a nice hook.
Stein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ray was well out of range. Poor timing from Stein.
Ray misses with a hook. Stein ducked under it nicely.
Stein avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ray punishes Stein's body with a nice straight punch.
Ray swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ray fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stein manages to avoid it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Stein.
Ray on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ray throws an overhand right that lands on Stein's shoulder, as Stein tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Stein moves into range and clinches up with Ray.
Ray blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Franklin Stein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ray has had enough of the clinch but Stein keeps him there for the moment.
Stein lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ray or not.
Ray prevents a body shot from Stein.
A nice left hand lands by Stein.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stein with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stein working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stein landing knees to the head.
Ray prevents a body shot from Stein.
Ray is working Stein over against the cage.
Stein takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ray wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stein has him pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Stein scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ray softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ray is trying to push Stein away but Stein has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ray wants to get back to striking at distance but Stein won't allow it.
Stein swings wildly with an uppercut but Ray uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stein. #T3#
Stein is looking to take this one to the mat.
Stein has a couple of punches blocked by Ray.
Ray working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ray is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ray is trying to push Stein away but Stein has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stein swings wildly with an uppercut but Ray uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ray wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Ray breaks from the clinch.
Stein avoids the body shot from Ray.
Ray uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stein.
Ray swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ray throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stein on the side of the head.
Ray throws a body shot but no joy.
Stein tries to counter by closing the distance.
A jab from Ray misses.
Ray steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stein.#T4#
Stein throws a looping overhand right but Ray ducks down to avoid it.
Ray lands a jab to the nose.
Charles Lee Ray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stein walks into a jab.
Ray throws a body punch but Stein moves out of range.
Stein thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ray connects with a superb combination that knocks Stein out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Ray before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Stein!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Charles Lee Ray!
A very excited looking Charles Lee Ray made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: ENIGMA 208
Date: Jul 07, 2024

#R1#
Ford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stein was well out of range. Poor timing from Ford.
Ford misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Stein to counter with a crisp jab.
Ford wants to clinch up but Stein keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Stein gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ford to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ford trying to control but Stein is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Stein is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ford is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ford wants to control from the top but Stein keeps moving.
Ford sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Stein working for a triangle but Ford defends it easily. #T1##SUB2#
Ford is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Stein has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Ford is looking to defend but Stein has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Ford! Stein pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Ford taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Franklin Stein!
During a confident post fight interview, Franklin Stein thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: ENIGMA 204
Date: Jun 02, 2024

#R1#
Page misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stein tries to counter by clinching up but Page breaks away and moves out of range.
Stein throws a big shot that misses.
Page scores with a hook.
Stein scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A jab from Page misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Page misses the target.
Page pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Stein back to the cage. Page follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Page shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Stein eats them both and turns towards Page to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Page takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Page swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Stein counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Page throws the left hand but Stein avoids the punch easily.
Stein throwing a counter right hand but Page manages to avoid it.
Stein throws a big shot that misses.
Stein throws a body shot but no joy.
Stein tries to clinch up.
Page jabs at Stein's body.#T1#
Stein gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Stein thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stein throws a series of strikes that have Page backpedaling.
Page misses with a hook. Stein ducked under it nicely.
No joy there for Page, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stein misses with a hook
and Page makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Page throws a low kick, looking for Stein's leg but Stein calmly moves out of range.
Page throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Page uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stein.
Page looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nice defenses there by Page.
Page looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Stein blocks a low kick nicely.
A quick step to the side and Stein tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Page swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stein throws a lazy right hand but Page sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Page misses with a wild combination. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Page throws a right and a left that Stein avoids nicely.
Michael Page seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Page lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Stein throws the left hand but Page avoids the punch easily.
Stein slips a jab and a cross from Page.
Page throws a series of punches but Stein moves out of range.
Page throws a low kick but Stein avoids it.
Page moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stein looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Page tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stein was well out of range. Poor timing from Page.
Page misses with a hook
letting Stein counter with a right hand. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stein misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stein creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Stein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stein tries to work over Page's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Page taking a breather.
Stein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Page's elbow.
A short right from Stein.
Stein can't find room to land a body shot as Page controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stein.
Stein blocking some punches.
Page blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Page's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Stein escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stein throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Stein throws a right hand that Page ducks under and follows up with a left that Page also avoids with ease.
Page with a nice cross.
Page throws a right hand that Stein ducks under and follows up with a left that Stein also avoids with ease.
Stein swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Page misses with an uppercut. Stein saw that one coming.
Page defending well as Stein loads up on a big left hand.
Page throws a hook but Stein avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Page moves out of range of the strikes.
A punch combination from Stein misses.
Stein fails to land with a series of punches.
Page goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Page shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Page rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stein moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stein misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stein thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Michael Page will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
A jab from Stein misses.
Stein on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A clash of legs there as Stein blocks the low kick.
Stein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stein throwing a counter right hand but Page manages to avoid it.
Page throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Page misses with a few strikes there.
A big left from Page misses.
Page digs a good body shot into Stein's ribs.
Stein is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Stein with a hook.
Stein throws a hook but Page blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page missing with a left hand there. Stein was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Stein on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Page lands with a straight right. Stein didn't see that one coming.
Page slips under a jab from Stein.
Page getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Page scores with a sloppy right hand. Stein should have avoided that one. #T1#
A big right from Stein misses.
Page swats away the attempt to clinch by Stein.
Page appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Stein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Page throws an off balance right hand
and Stein counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Page misses with a wild combination.
Page swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Stein counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stein lands with a hook. Page tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stein throws an overhand right that lands on Page's shoulder, as Page tries to avoid the shot.
Page looks to land a left hand but Stein moved out of range nicely.
Page lands a head shot.#CL#
Stein clinches. #T2##BC2#
Page manages to break the clinch.
Stein moves forwards but Page connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Page looks to land a right hand but Stein moved out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Page misses with a double jab.
Page lunges at Stein with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stein's hand.
Page displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stein throws out the jab.
Page ducks under a wild hook from Stein.
Page looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Page misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Stein was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Stein throws a hook but Page blocks it.
Stein loads up on a big right hand but Page slips the punch.
Stein tries to clinch but Page moves out of range.
Page punishes Stein's body with a nice straight punch.
A punch combination from Page misses.
Stein was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Page fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T3#
Stein lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Stein takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sloppy strikes from Stein. Those never looked like landing.
Stein moves out of range as Page strikes.
Stein wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Stein slips a straight right by Page.
Stein has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Stein throws a front kick that sends Page stumbling back into the cage.
Page misses with a looping left.
Page punishes Stein's body with a nice straight punch.
Page misses with a jab to the body
and Page takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stein blocks a head kick by Page.
Page looks to land a combination but Stein avoids it well.
Page misses with a low kick.
Page throws out a leg kick but Stein moves out of range and Page only half commits. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Stein closes the distance and clinches.
Stein lands an uppercut.
A short right from Stein on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Stein fails to land.
Stein has a couple of punches blocked by Page.
Stein misses with a punch on the inside.
Stein lands with a right to the head.
Page wants to get back to striking at distance but Stein won't allow it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Page.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Page.
Stein lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stein digs a right hand underneath Page's ribcage. Page let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Page blocking some punches.
Page blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Michael Page will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Page tries to bum rush Stein with a series of wild strikes but Stein uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stein lands a jab to the nose.
Page throws a low kick but Stein avoids it.
Stein misses with a wild combination.
Stein slips a straight right by Page.
Page misses with a straight right.
Nice shot by Page.
Page stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stein throws a combination. Page tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Stein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stein blocks a low kick nicely.#CL#
Stein has managed to clinch.
Stein misses with the head strike. #T1#
Stein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Page working hard to break the clinch.
Page is trying to stall.
Stein throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pages head.
Stein tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stein lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Page backwards.
Page blocking some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Page's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Page wants to get back to striking at distance but Stein won't allow it.
Stein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Page blocking some punches.
Page stalling in the clinch but Stein improves position.
Franklin Stein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Page creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Page's elbow.
Stein tries a body shot but Page blocks it.
Stein lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Page trying to stall but Stein improves his position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Page.
Stein has a couple of punches blocked by Page.
A shot in the inside from Stein.
Stein struggles to land a body shot inside as Page controls his hands.
Stein misses with some punches.
Page is trying to break the clinch but Stein is controlling him.
Stein misses with the head strike.
Page blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stein has a couple of punches blocked by Page. #T3#
Stein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Stein - that landed with a thud.
Page pressing his opponent against the cage.
Page blocks an uppercut.
Stein lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stein works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Page will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Stein up against the cage.
Page blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Page is trying to maintain a safe position but Stein gets an underhook and turns Page into the cage.
Stein misses with some punches. #T4#
Page on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC2#
Page's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Page with a hook.
Page throws a hook but Stein avoids it easily.
As Page backs away, Stein returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Page misses with a leg kick
and Stein counters with a nice leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Stein 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Page digs a good hook to Stein's body. #CL#
Stein closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stein pushes Page back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stein scores with a shot to the side of Page's head.
Stein working aggressively here.
Michael Page is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Page trying to stall but Stein improves his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Franklin Stein showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Page has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Michael Page!
A less than humble Michael Page misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: ENIGMA 195
Date: Apr 07, 2024

#R1#
Nuevos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stein.
Nuevos misses with a shot to the body
and Stein counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stein lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT2#It looks like Ignacio Nuevos has been cut.
Ignacio Nuevos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stein lands a body shot.
Stein takes a swing at Nuevos's ribcage but misses.
Nuevos throwing a counter right hand but Stein manages to avoid it.
Nuevos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stein blocks a jab.
Nuevos takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nuevos misses with a right hand
and Stein counters with a straight right hand.
Nuevos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stein tries to avoid it but Nuevos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stein to the ground. Stein escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Nuevos darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Stein actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Nuevos working the head and body with strikes.
Nuevos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stein's head. #SUB#
Nuevos is working for a kimura but Stein is defending it quite comfortably.
Stein blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nuevos.
Stein is controlling Nuevos's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Nuevos not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nuevos throwing shots but Stein is blocking nicely.
Nuevos prevents Stein from improving his position.
Nuevos trying to control from half guard but Stein is working away.
Nuevos not doing much here.
Nuevos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nuevos winds up and cracks Stein with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Nuevos winds up and cracks Stein with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nuevos sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Stein looking for submissions off his back.
Nuevos is nestled in close to Stein, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nuevos scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nuevos sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stein defending well though.
Stein is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Nuevos is trying to work for a kimura but Stein is defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nuevos is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nuevos lands a nice short elbow.
Stein blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nuevos.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ignacio Nuevos will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ignacio Nuevos'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.#R2#
Stein throws a leg kick #TD#
and Nuevos counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Stein tries to get to full guard but Nuevos has control of the leg.
Nuevos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stein's head.
Stein works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nuevos trying to control the position from guard on top but Stein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stein lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuevos throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nuevos keeping full guard, as Stein tries to pass. #T1#
Stein wants to control from the top but Nuevos keeps moving.
Nuevos managing to control the position.
Stein trying to control but Nuevos is working from the bottom.
Stein pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nuevos is keeping the position for now.
Nuevos tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Nuevos has his foot on Stein's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stein works his way back into a safe position though.
Nuevos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nuevos is trying to control the position but Stein postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nuevos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nuevos misses with a right hand
and Stein counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nuevos walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL#
Nuevos clinches with his opponent.
Stein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nuevos tries to score a body lock takedown but Stein shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Stein gets underhooks to prevent Nuevos's takedown attempt.
Nuevos blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stein.
Stein lands a right hand. #T3#
Stein lands with a light punch inside.
Nuevos working aggressively here.
Nuevos has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Stein is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ignacio Nuevos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stein looking to throw knees to the head but Nuevos is blocking nicely.
Nuevos tries to score a body lock takedown but Stein shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stein.
Stein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nuevos is trying to break the clinch but Stein has him pressed against the cage.
Nuevos blocks an uppercut.
Nuevos is trying to push Stein away but Stein has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stein has a couple of punches blocked by Nuevos.
Stein tries a body shot but Nuevos blocks it.
Stein blocking some punches.
Stein throws a head punch that misses.
Stein lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nuevos backwards.
Stein lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stein gets through Nuevos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stein prevents a body shot from Nuevos.
Stein goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Nuevos is looking for a takedown.
A short right from Stein on the inside.
Stein tries to land knees in the clinch but Nuevos avoids the damage to the body.
Stein lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Nuevos manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Stein tries to free his leg and advance position but Nuevos is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nuevos is on top in guard. #REVR#
Stein is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Nuevos dives into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Nuevos.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Franklin Stein showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ignacio Nuevos's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Stein lands with a hook. Nuevos tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nuevos with a poor takedown
and Nuevos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nuevos takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stein has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Nuevos is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Stein uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nuevos.
Nuevos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stein was well out of range. Poor timing from Nuevos.
Stein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nuevos.
Nuevos swings widly with a right hand
and Stein counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nuevos has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stein finds it's way round the side to connect with Nuevos's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Nuevos drives through with a takedown into Stein's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nuevos postures up in Stein's guard and throws a big left but Stein blocks it.
Nuevos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stein looking for a sweep. Not yet Stein, not yet. #T1#
Stein keeping moving, preventing Nuevos from controlling successfully.
Nuevos is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nuevos won't allow Stein to sweep him here.
Nuevos pushing down on Stein's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nuevos stalling.
Stein trying to control here.
Nuevos throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Stein is looking for a sweep. Nuevos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nuevos sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stein defending well though.
Stein wants to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nuevos takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nuevos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stein sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nuevos somewhat.
Franklin Stein seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Nuevos shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Stein napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T3#
Stein gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Nuevos is nestled in close to Stein, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nuevos missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Stein looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nuevos scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nuevos working Stein over with strikes. #T4#
Nuevos trying to control the pace.
Nuevos winds up and cracks Stein with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nuevos throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nuevos throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stein won't allow Nuevos to pass to mount.
Nuevos trying to control the action but Stein is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nuevos trying to advance position but Stein counters by regaining guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ignacio Nuevos.
I think Nuevos 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:28
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ignacio Nuevos!
Ignacio Nuevos was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: ENIGMA 191
Date: Mar 17, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Stein pushes Itagaki up against the cage in a clinch.
Itagaki looking for a takedown.
Itagaki is working for takedown but Stein is calmly controlling the position for now.
Stein lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Stein.
Itagaki is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Stein is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seishiro Itagaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stein lands a left hand that snaps the head of Itagaki backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stein.
Itagaki goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stein prevents it.
A short uppercut from Stein.
A short uppercut from Stein.
Itagaki has Stein pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stein manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Itagaki has Stein pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stein manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Stein stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Itagaki is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Stein breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Stein has taken the fight to the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Stein.
Stein lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stein.
A short left from Stein. #ROC2#Itagaki is rocked!
Stein lands a right hand that snaps the head of Itagaki backwards.
Oh Itagaki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1##BC2#
Stein breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stein drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Itagaki's head, knocking him out cold! Stein is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Franklin Stein!
Our winner, Franklin Stein, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: ENIGMA 187
Date: Feb 04, 2024

#R1#
Nice body kick there by Washington.
Washington uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stein.
A looping hook to the body misses from Washington. Stein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Washington throws the kick towards the body but Stein avoids it.
Washington lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Washington works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Washington feints and then cracks Stein's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stein down.
Washington throws a right and a left that Stein avoids nicely.
Washington lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stein misses with an uppercut
and Washington counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Washington swings away with a body shot that misses
and Stein counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Washington moves away from the strike by Stein.
Washington fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stein has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Washington fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Washington turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stein waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Washington.#T1#
Stein walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#KD2#
Washington cracks Stein with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Stein looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Washington finish him? #ROC2#Stein is rocked!
Washington pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oh Stein is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Washington ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Stein out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adan Washington!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 24, 2023

#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Stein. No joy for Guerrero on that attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Stein misses the target.
Stein tries to clinch but Guerrero is having none of it.
Guerrero drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stein defends it well.#TD2#
Guerrero manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Stein on his heels. He'll look to pass Stein's guard now, I'm sure.
Guerrero is looking to work some ground and pound but Stein has wrist control.
Guerrero throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stein works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stein utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Guerrero throws an elbow that misses. Stein uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Guerrero's guard. Nice move by Stein!#REVR#
Guerrero is trying to keep Stein in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guerrero manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stein manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T1##SUB#
Stein has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Guerrero can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guerrero is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Stein is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Guerrero is looking to control Stein's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Guerrero avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Stein looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T2#
Stein trying to control from half guard but Guerrero is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guerrero trying to hold on to Stein's head to control him but Stein postures up.
Guerrero is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Stein is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Guerrero is trying to maintain the position but Stein is very close to passing his half guard.
Guerrero tries to roll over but Stein keeps him under control.
Guerrero has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stein is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Guerrero on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Guerrero tries for a takedown but Stein sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Franklin Stein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Guerrero misses with a takedown
and Stein counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Harry Guerrero has been cut.
Franklin Stein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Guerrero.
Guerrero changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stein tries to avoid it but Guerrero manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stein to the ground. Stein escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Stein on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD2#
Guerrero drives through with a takedown into Stein's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stein wants to stand but Guerrero is controlling the position.
Guerrero is in close to Stein's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Franklin Stein dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harry Guerrero's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Guerrero closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Stein's guard.
Guerrero with a flurry of punches that miss.
Guerrero wants to control from the top but Stein keeps moving.
Guerrero really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stein. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Stein is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Stein looking for a guillotine here but Guerrero defends easily.
Guerrero postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guerrero cracks Stein with a solid left hand.
Guerrero is working Stein over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1#
Guerrero postures up and lands a big shot to Stein's brow. #SUB#
Guerrero avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Guerrero is looking to work some ground and pound but Stein has wrist control.
Guerrero postures up and lands a big shot to Stein's brow.
Stein has momentary wrist control but Guerrero slips an elbow through the middle.
Guerrero trying to control but Stein is working from the bottom.
Guerrero distracts Stein with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Guerrero throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stein works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Guerrero fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Harry Guerrero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stein looks to land a right hand but Guerrero moved out of range.
Guerrero looks for a takedown but Stein sprawls well.
A little feinted left hand from Stein on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stein scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stein misses with a hook.#TD2#
Guerrero shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Guerrero is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Guerrero chips away with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Guerrero's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
Guerrero slips nicely into half guard.
Guerrero is nestled in close to Stein, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Stein keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stein is looking to escape.
Stein keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Guerrero lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Guerrero trying to control from Stein's half guard. Stein has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Guerrero throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stein works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Guerrero keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stein's head.
Harry Guerrero has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Guerrero throws a strike but Stein rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Stein preventing the sweep.
Stein tries to stand but Guerrero is controlling from the bottom.
Guerrero not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Guerrero can do anything to dispel that myth.
Guerrero tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Guerrero working a defensive guard but Stein manages to pass into side control anyway.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Stein thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Harry Guerrero will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Harry Guerrero's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Guerrero tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stein sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Guerrero somewhat.#TD2#
Guerrero shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Stein kicks Guerrero off and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stein with a hook.#TD2#
Guerrero closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Stein to the mat! Stein manages to get full guard. #T1#
Stein is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Guerrero wants to control but Stein is keeping busy.
Stein is taking a breather. Guerrero says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Guerrero has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stein is working away from the top position though.
Guerrero is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Guerrero wants to control but Stein is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Guerrero tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Stein has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Guerrero is in all sorts of trouble here. #SUB#
Stein looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Guerrero wants to control but Stein is having none of it.#T3#
Guerrero is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Stein looking to control but Guerrero is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Guerrero wants to control but Stein is having none of it.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Guerrero is wriggling around trying to escape.
Guerrero tries to hold on but Stein postures up.
Guerrero is squirming around, avoiding Stein's attempts to control the action.
Stein controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Guerrero working to try and regain half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Franklin Stein showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stein has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franklin Stein!
An out of breath Franklin Stein 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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