Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: RFL - Terror in the Tundra
Date: Jan 18, 2025

#R1#
Verse wants to clinch up but Stephens keeps it at a distance.
Verse lands a body shot.
Stephens swats away the attempt to clinch by Verse.
Sloppy strikes from Verse. Those never looked like landing.
Verse works over Stephens's head and body with a nice combination.#CL2#
Verse rushes Stephens and presses him up against the cage.
Stephens jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Verse walks away with a smile on his face. Stephens gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Verse fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL2#
Verse instigates a clinch.
Verse is working Stephens over against the cage.
Verse leaning his opponent against the cage.
Verse works on Stephens's body with a couple of short punches.#T1##BC2#
Verse manages to break the clinch.
Stephens looks to land a left hand but Verse moved out of range nicely.
Some wild striking there from Verse.
Verse connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stephens's hands.#CL2#
Verse closes the distance and pushes Stephens back into the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Verse. #BC2#
Verse breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stephens dodges the punch combination from Verse.
Stephens misses with a hook.
Verse unleashes a big counter combination but Stephens bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Stephens avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Verse has closed the distance and engaged Stephens in a clinch.
Stephens definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Verse lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stephens backwards. #T2#
Verse is working Stephens over against the cage.#BC2#
Verse pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Verse scores with a takedown into Stephens's guard.
Stephens is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stephens 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#
Verse is looking to control Stephens's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Verse avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Stephens seems to be working for a kimura but Verse defends the submission attempt.
Stephens trying to control the action but Verse is working from the bottom.
Stephens moves into full mount! Verse won't be happy about that!
Verse keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T3##SUB#
Stephens is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Verse to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Verse shrugs it off.
Stephens wants to control the pace but Verse is squirming around nicely.
Verse is looking to get to half guard.
Stephens trying to control but Verse is having none of it.
You get the feeling that Verse really doesn't like being in this position too much. #SUB#
Stephens is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Verse has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Verse is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.#T4#
Stephens pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Verse really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Verse is squirming around, avoiding Stephens's attempts to control the action.
Stephens forces the positional change into back control. #SUB#
Stephens working for the choke.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Stephens sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Verse taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kaden Stephens!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 26, 2024

#R1#
Stephens ducks under a wild hook from Kingston.
Stephens half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kingston throws a series of punches but Stephens moves out of range.
Kingston lands with a shot to the body.
Stephens throws a looping overhand right but Kingston ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kingston! But no joy.
Stephens is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kingston sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stephens changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kingston tries to avoid it but Stephens manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kingston to the ground. Kingston escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kingston jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephens throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stephens definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stephens looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kingston is fending him off so far but Stephens persists. Nope, Kingston circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaden Stephens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kingston throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Stephens counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kingston won't be happy with that.
Stephens advances nicely into full mount. #T1#
Stephens controlling the position easily from mount.
Kingston really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stephens. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kingston has given up his back here. Will Stephens look for the submission or keep pounding away? #SUB#
Stephens has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Kingston is defending well but eventually Stephens manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Kingston has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kaden Stephens!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 18, 2024

#R1##KD#
Oooooh!!! Cruz has knocked Stephens down with a huge combo! Cruz steps away and waves a wobbly Stephens back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#It looks like Kaden Stephens has been cut.#KD#
Cruz sends Stephens crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Cruz is motioning to the referee to let Stephens up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Stephens is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stephens tries to get into range but Cruz steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Stephens! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Cruz scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Santa Cruz!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 13, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Bean has managed to clinch. #TD2#
Bean has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Stephens regains guard immediately.
Stephens manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bean manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Bean keeping full guard, as Stephens tries to pass.
Bean looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stephens is one step ahead there.
Bean wants to stand up but Stephens is controlling him.
Stephens trying to control the position from guard on top but Bean is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephens definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stephens looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Bean is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Stephens is trying to maintain the position but Bean is very close to passing his half guard.
Bean slips a nice elbow through Stephens's hands, connecting with Stephens's forehead.
Bean perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Bean is trying for a kimura here. Stephens looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Bean wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mr Bean!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 01, 2024

#R1##CL#
Silva clinches with his opponent. #TD#
Silva jumps into guard, dragging Stephens to the mat.
Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
Stephens trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stephens can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stephens trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stephens manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Stephens controls Silva momentarily but Silva frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Stephens looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stephens is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
Silva trying to control but Stephens is working from the bottom.
Silva controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stephens working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Stephens throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Silva not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Silva won't allow Stephens to sweep him here.
Silva has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Silva trying to stand up but can't free himself from Stephens's guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Silva trying to control but Stephens is working from the bottom. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Stephens keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
Silva forces his way into half guard.
Stephens on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Silva is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Stephens is pressing down on Silva's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Stephens looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Stephens is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Stephens is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silva defends well.#SUB2#
Silva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stephens has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Silva has managed to get both his arms back between Stephens's legs - danger averted.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Stephens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Silva wants to pass the guard but Stephens is keeping the position.
Stephens pulls Silva in close to his closed guard and prevents Silva from doing any damage or advancing position.
Silva content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Stephens not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stephens is keeping the position for now.
Silva sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Stephens's guard.
Stephens is staying active underneath Silva, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Stephens is looking to improve his position.
Stephens is still trying to improve position.#T4#
Stephens moves into full guard.
Stephens trying to keep a closed guard but Silva is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Silva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Silva might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Stephens keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Silva is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Stephens looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anderson Silva dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Silva moves into the clinch.#TD#
Silva has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Stephens is trying to keep an underhook but Silva manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Stephens has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Silva is working away from the top position though.
Silva prevents Stephens from improving his position.
Silva working over Stephens with some ground and pound. Stephens looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva wants to control but Stephens is keeping him busy.
Stephens works his way to full guard. Good work.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Stephens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stephens looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Stephens looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T1#
Stephens keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
Silva advances to half guard.
Silva wants to pass to mount but Stephens is defending the position.
Anderson Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stephens is trying to get back to full guard.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stephens keeps working.
Stephens tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.
Silva works his way into full mount! #T2#
Silva scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Stephens tries to hold on but Silva pushes him away.
Silva controlling from mount.
Silva tries to control but Stephens wriggling away.
Stephens tries to reverse the position but Silva maintains control.
Silva tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stephens can do to turn this around?
Stephens is trying to escape the mount.
Silva fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there! #T3#
Stephens is squirming around, avoiding Silva's attempts to control the action.
Stephens keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Stephens wants to control but Silva is having none of it.
Stephens is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Silva is staying active.
Silva looking to control but Stephens is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Stephens sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stephens keeps working. #T4#
Stephens is trying to get back to full guard.
Stephens trying to hold on to Silva's head to control him but Silva postures up.
Silva slips a nice elbow through Stephens's hands, connecting with Stephens's forehead.
Stephens trying to control from the bottom.
Stephens is refusing to be controlled, as Silva sits in half guard.
Stephens is looking to control Silva's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stephens avoid being mounted?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stephens gets full guard.
Silva preventing the sweep.
Stephens is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Stephens is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Silva has his hands clasped together but Stephens extends and breaks Silva's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Stephens.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kaden Stephens!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 27, 2024

#R1#
Stephens is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Magomedsharipov.
Stephens throws a big shot that misses.
Magomedsharipov feints the counter takedown.
Nice defenses there by Magomedsharipov.
Magomedsharipov feints the counter takedown.
Stephens throws a hook but Magomedsharipov blocks it.#TD2#
Magomedsharipov shoots in and gets a takedown into Stephens's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Stephens working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Magomedsharipov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Magomedsharipov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stephens is trying to keep Magomedsharipov in close.
Magomedsharipov stays in close to Stephens's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Stephens looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedsharipov won't allow Stephens to sweep him here.
Magomedsharipov throwing strikes from guard but Stephens blocks nicely.
Stephens is trying to keep Magomedsharipov in close. #T1#
Stephens keeping moving, preventing Magomedsharipov from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Stephens is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Magomedsharipov is aware though and is defending well.
Stephens not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stephens is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Magomedsharipov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Stephens had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Magomedsharipov defends it easily.
Magomedsharipov trying to control but Stephens is working from the bottom.
Magomedsharipov stopping the sweep attempt from Stephens.
Magomedsharipov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stephens trying to keep a closed guard but Magomedsharipov is proving a slippery customer.
Stephens controlling the position.
Magomedsharipov is looking to work some ground and pound but Stephens has wrist control.#T2#
Stephens looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Stephens manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Magomedsharipov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Magomedsharipov looking for a guillotine here but Stephens defends easily.
Magomedsharipov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stephens. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Magomedsharipov keeping moving, preventing Stephens from controlling successfully.
Stephens pushes down on Magomedsharipov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Magomedsharipov is trying to get back to full guard.
Stephens trying to control the action but Magomedsharipov is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Stephens is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Magomedsharipov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Stephens wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magomedsharipov keeps working.
Magomedsharipov has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Stephens frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Magomedsharipov can't escape the position.
Magomedsharipov has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there. #SUB#
Stephens has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Magomedsharipov preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Stephens. #T4#
Magomedsharipov is in bad spot here.
Magomedsharipov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Magomedsharipov looks winded!
Stephens struggling to keep hold of the position.
Magomedsharipov is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Stephens off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Magomedsharipov defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Stephens looking to break Magomedsharipov's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Magomedsharipov remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Stephens will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Stephens is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Magomedsharipov has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Magomedsharipov defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Stephens's arms. #SUB#
Magomedsharipov defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Stephens's arms.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kaden Stephens dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Magomedsharipov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Stephens looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Magomedsharipov avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Stephens has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Magomedsharipov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephens is trying to control the position but Magomedsharipov postures up. #SUB#
Stephens looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Magomedsharipov is defending well. Stephens quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Magomedsharipov has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Stephens celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kaden Stephens!

Event: NG 14
Date: Oct 12, 2024

#R1##TD#
Stephens gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Trujillo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Trujillo wants to pass the guard but Stephens is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Stephens isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Trujillo stacks Stephens on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Trujillo!
Stephens is trying to control Trujillo's posture but Trujillo avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stephens tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Trujillo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephens gets back to half guard.
Stephens gets full guard.#T1#
Trujillo is stalling in the full guard.
Trujillo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Trujillo trying to control but Stephens is working from the bottom.
Trujillo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Stephens is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Stephens trying to keep a closed guard but Trujillo is proving a slippery customer.
Trujillo won't allow Stephens to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Stephens has his foot on Trujillo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Trujillo works his way back into a safe position though.
Trujillo stopping the sweep attempt from Stephens.
Stephens bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Trujillo's guard. #REVB#
Stephens is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
Stephens looking to pass the guard.
Stephens is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Stephens pushing down on Trujillo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Stephens seems to be working for a kimura but Trujillo defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stephens passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB2#
Stephens with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #T3##SUB2#
Stephens moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Trujillo has worked his arm free - good work by Trujillo! #SUB2#
Stephens swings around for an armbar but Trujillo sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Stephens's guard.
Trujillo wants to control from the top but Stephens keeps moving.
Trujillo is fighting to break Stephens's control of his arms but Stephens is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Stephens is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Stephens is working for a kimura but Trujillo is defending it quite comfortably.
Trujillo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stephens on the ground.#T4#
Stephens slows the pace down in half guard.
We've been informed that Stephens has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Stephens not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Stephens is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Stephens has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Stephens with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kaden Stephens dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Stephens dives in and scores a takedown into Trujillo's guard.
Stephens wants to control from the top but Trujillo keeps moving.
Stephens tries to free his leg and advance position but Trujillo is retaining full guard.
Trujillo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Trujillo keeping moving, preventing Stephens from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephens pushing down on Trujillo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Stephens is working for a submission of some sort.
Stephens wants to free his trapped foot but Trujillo is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1##SUB2#
Stephens is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Stephens wants to pass to mount but Trujillo is defending the position.
Stephens has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Trujillo is defending against the submission attempts here by Stephens.
Stephens moves nicely into side control. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stephens fails to land a wild elbow strike. #SUB2#
Stephens looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Stephens trying to control the action but Trujillo is working from the bottom.
Trujillo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Stephens is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T3#
Stephens trying to pass the guard but Trujillo defending well.
Stephens is trying to control the action in half guard but Trujillo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Stephens is trying for a kimura here. Trujillo looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Stephens wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kaden Stephens!

Event: NextGen 8
Date: Sep 18, 2024

#R1#
Stephens on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Moon misses with a series of wild punches.
Moon lands with a good body shot.
Moon looks to score with a jab to the body but Stephens is just out of range.
Moon jabs Stephens right on the nose. Stephens blinks but takes it well.#CL#
Moon moves into the clinch.
Moon lands a hook that snaps the head of Stephens backwards.
Moon scores with a shot to the side of Stephens's head.
A nice left hand lands by Moon.
Moon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stephens backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moon lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Moon lands with a left to the head.
Moon lands an uppercut.
Moon pushes Stephens back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Stephens is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Moon to keep the fight standing.#T1#
Stephens jumps guard but Moon stands there with Stephens around his waist. Stephens gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Moon.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Moon.
A short uppercut from Moon.
Moon throws an elbow that misses.
Stephens jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Moon walks away with a smile on his face. Stephens gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wolfric Moon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaden Stephens.
Stephens takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stephens has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stephens there as he acknowledges the shot.
Moon lands with a nice combination. Stephens backs away looking to recover.#ROC#Stephens is rocked!
Moon throws a pinpoint strike between Stephens's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Stephens crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Moon scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wolfric Moon!
During a confident post fight interview, Wolfric Moon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: NextGen 4
Date: Sep 04, 2024

#R1#
John lands a jab to Stephens's midsection.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that John has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
John misses with a few strikes there.
Stephens misses with a takedown
and John counters with a left to the body.
John fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL2#
John has managed to clinch.
John avoiding damage.
Stephens fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
John breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
John rushes Stephens and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
John pulls guard successfully. #T1#
Stephens wants to pass the guard but John is keeping the position.
Stephens looking to sit in guard and control but John gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Stephens is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and John defends well.
Stephens tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
John got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stephens has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, John has managed to get both his arms back between Stephens's legs - danger averted.
Stephens definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stephens looking for a sweep. Not yet Stephens, not yet. #SUB#
Stephens escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. John gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Stephens looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but John is defending well. Stephens quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! John has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Stephens celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kaden Stephens!
Edgar John spoke after the fight, saying 'We win and we lose, it’s about the journey folks. I’ll be back.'.

Event: SSDFN 12
Date: Jul 27, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Kay closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Stephens manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kay scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kay scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kay with a nice head shot there.
Stephens looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kay landing some decent shots from guard.
Stephens trying to keep a closed guard but Kay is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Kay avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kay scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kay lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Stephens looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kay stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stephens swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stephens tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kay wants to control from the top but Stephens keeps moving. #T1#
Kay with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kay works over Stephens with some ground and pound from guard.
Kay scoring with punches to the head and body.
Stephens working a defensive guard here.
Stephens looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kay lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Stephens throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kay uses it to pass to side control.
My spies in Grapple inform me that Kay has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kay looks up at the clock and then as Stephens takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kay smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Stephens tries to buck Kay off but Kay is having none of it.
Kay in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kay trying to control the action but Stephens is working from the bottom.
Kay advances to mount.
Stephens is desperately trying to improve his position but Kay has a good base and remains in mount.#T2#
Kay trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kay unloading with bombs!
Kay lands a big shot there that rocks Stephens but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Stephens is bucking up trying to escape but Kay cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#ROC2#Stephens is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kay postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Stephens is out cold - huge knockout for Kay!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ross Kay!
Post fight, Ross Kay stared into the camera and said 'I just wanted to make this person suffer.'.

Event: SSDFN 10: First Kings
Date: Jul 13, 2024

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Hammond looks to land a left hand but Stephens moved out of range nicely.
Stephens is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hammond looks to land a left hand but Stephens moved out of range nicely.
Hammond scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stephens in his tracks.
Stephens throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hammond counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephens shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hammond counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kaden Stephens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Hammond misses the jab.
And Stephens tries to counter it with a takedown but Hammond pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hammond fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stephens fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hammond avoids it really well and circles away.
A big right from Hammond misses. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Stephens misses with a takedown
and Hammond counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tyler Hammond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaden Stephens.
Stephens fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Hammond on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hammond. #T3#
Hammond slaps away a takedown attempt from Stephens, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Stephens tries for a takedown but Hammond circles away easily
and Hammond counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stephens tries to move into range but Hammond moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T4#
A big left from Hammond misses.
Hammond really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stephens gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hammond.
Stephens doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hammond connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stephens gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hammond counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T5#
Stephens shoots in for a takedown but Hammond shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stephens closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Stephens looks for a takedown but Hammond sprawls well.
Hammond seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Stephens misses with a takedown
and Hammond counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T6#
Stephens has his takedown stuffed
and Hammond counters with a nice uppercut.
Stephens gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stephens takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T7#
Stephens moves forwards but Hammond connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hammond lands with a hook. Stephens tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stephens throws a head kick that misses
and Hammond counters with a stiff right hand.
Stephens shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hammond as he avoids it easily.
Stephens takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T8#
Stephens drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stephens with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hammond connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stephens looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stephens fails with the takedown
and Hammond counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hammond leaves Stephens with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hammond throwing a counter right hand but Stephens manages to avoid it.#T9#
Stephens drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stephens with a poor takedown
and Hammond counters with a nice uppercut.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stephens misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Hammond dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R2#
Hammond misses with an uppercut. Stephens saw that one coming.
Hammond scores with a decent looking hook.
Stephens fails with the takedown
and Hammond counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Stephens gets the takedown into side control.
Stephens tries to move to mount but Hammond blocks the move with his legs.
Hammond is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Stephens thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hammond is trying to control Stephens's posture but Stephens avoids it.
Hammond looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Stephens is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Hammond's shoulder. That is not cool.
Hammond can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Stephens working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hammond can't do much from the bottom here.
Hammond is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stephens can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Stephens looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2#
Hammond tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stephens is looking to take a break and control but Hammond is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Stephens.
Stephens is looking to take a break and control but Hammond is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stephens is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hammond wants to control but Stephens postures up.
Hammond is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Stephens is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Stephens wants to control but Hammond is keeping him busy.
Stephens creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hammond sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T3#
Stephens trying to control the position but Hammond is working away. #SUB2#
Stephens swings around for an armbar but Hammond sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Stephens's guard.
Stephens looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stephens keeping moving, preventing Hammond from controlling successfully.
Hammond stopping the sweep attempt from Stephens.#SUB2#
Stephens working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hammond doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hammond manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hammond trying to control but Stephens is working from the bottom. #T4#
Stephens is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Stephens is looking for a triangle but Hammond pushes his legs off easily.
Hammond trying to control the position from guard on top but Stephens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stephens trying to keep a closed guard but Hammond is proving a slippery customer.
Hammond trying to control the position from guard on top but Stephens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammond has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Stephens is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stephens tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T5#
Hammond trying to control the position from guard on top but Stephens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hammond throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stephens.
Stephens changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hammond looks to land a right hand but Stephens moved out of range.
Hammond lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Stephens with a poor takedown
and Hammond counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stephens has his takedown stuffed
and Hammond cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tyler Hammond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaden Stephens.#T6#
Stephens takes one to the side of the head.
Stephens misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hammond throws a big counter combination but Stephens scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nice straight punches there by Hammond. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hammond.#T7##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Stephens.
Hammond is not content to let Stephens control the position. #SUB2#
Stephens wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hammond, who protects the arm well.
Hammond is trying to control Stephens's posture but Stephens avoids it. #T8#
Stephens advances to full mount. #SUB2#
Stephens is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Hammond can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Hammond is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Stephens has taken his back. #SUB2#
Stephens is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Hammond is defending well though. Stephens let's go of the attempt for now.
Hammond trying to control the hands but Stephens won't let him. #SUB2#
Stephens sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Hammond taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kaden Stephens!

Event: SSDFN 8
Date: Jun 22, 2024

#R1#
Stephens ducks under a wild hook from Tavernelli.
Stephens with the counter takedown but Tavernelli avoids it easily.
Tavernelli displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stephens.
Stephens throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tavernelli lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stephens circles away quickly and effectively.
Tavernelli looks to land a left hand but Stephens moved out of range nicely.
Tavernelli stuns Stephens with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavernelli throws a looping overhand right but Stephens ducks down to avoid it.
Tavernelli throws a hook but Stephens avoids it easily.
Stephens is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Stephens shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tavernelli misses with a body shot.
Stephens drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tavernelli defends it well.#T1#
A lazy left from Tavernelli finds it's target.
Stephens ducks under a wild hook from Tavernelli.
Tavernelli throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Stephens counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tavernelli is trying to stand up here but Stephens is controlling him well.
Stephens wants to control but Tavernelli is keeping him busy.
Tavernelli tries to kick Stephens off but Stephens keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Stephens wants to work for an arm triangle but Tavernelli is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tavernelli is not content to let Stephens control the position.
Tavernelli tries to get to full guard but Stephens has control of the leg.
Stephens wants to free his trapped foot but Tavernelli is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Tavernelli wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Stephens seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tavernelli does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Stephens is pressing down on Tavernelli's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tavernelli is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Stephens is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tavernelli defends it well.
Stephens seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tavernelli does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Stephens tries to pass to full mount but Tavernelli defends it.
Tavernelli wants to get back to his feet. #T3#
Stephens prevents Tavernelli from improving his position.
Stephens prevents Tavernelli from standing back up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB2#
Stephens seems to be working for a kimura but Tavernelli defends the submission attempt.
Tavernelli is looking to improve his position.
Stephens wants to control but Tavernelli is keeping him busy.
Tavernelli knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stephens on the ground.
Tavernelli is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Stephens is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tavernelli is just riding it out for now. Stephens eventually gives up the hold.
Tavernelli desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Stephens is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Stephens keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tavernelli moves into full guard.
Tavernelli wants to stand up but Stephens is controlling him.
Tavernelli controls Stephens momentarily but Stephens frees himself.
Tavernelli wants to stand but Stephens is controlling the position.
Stephens pushes down on Tavernelli's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T5##SUB2#
Stephens is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tavernelli has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tavernelli looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Tavernelli is refusing to be controlled, as Stephens sits in half guard.
Tavernelli on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tavernelli tries to get out of the position.#ES#
Tavernelli manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Tavernelli throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stephens.
Stephens takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ciro Tavernelli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tavernelli loads up on a big right hand but Stephens slips the punch.
Stephens changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tavernelli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stephens was well out of range. Poor timing from Tavernelli.
Tavernelli jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T6#
Stephens shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tavernelli but Tavernelli pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tavernelli scores with the left hand. Stephens knows he should have avoided that one.
Tavernelli throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stephens feints the counter takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Stephens.
Tavernelli stuns Stephens with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tavernelli lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Tavernelli bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stephens's head backwards.
Tavernelli swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T7#
Stephens ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tavernelli missing with a left hand there. Stephens was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Stephens.
Stephens ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tavernelli throws a lazy right hand but Stephens sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stephens feints the counter takedown.
Tavernelli misses with a looping right.
Tavernelli is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Tavernelli throws a body shot but no joy.
Stephens tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tavernelli scores with a jab to the jaw.
Stephens bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T8#
Tavernelli throws a lazy right hand but Stephens sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tavernelli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stephens tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Stephens avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ciro Tavernelli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tavernelli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stephens drops his hands momentarily and Tavernelli takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tavernelli throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tavernelli takes a swing at Stephens's ribcage but misses.
Tavernelli throws a looping overhand right but Stephens ducks down to avoid it.
Stephens drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tavernelli defends it well.
Tavernelli throws a hook but Stephens blocks it.#T9#
A slow jab from Tavernelli misses its intended target.
Stephens is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tavernelli looks to land a combination but Stephens avoids it well.
Stephens uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tavernelli.
Tavernelli misses with a hook. Stephens ducked under it nicely.
Tavernelli throws the left hand but Stephens avoids the punch easily.
Tavernelli pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Stephens back to the ropes. Tavernelli follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Tavernelli throws a right and a left that Stephens avoids nicely.
Stephens defending well as Tavernelli loads up on a big left hand.
And Stephens tries to counter it with a takedown but Tavernelli pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Stephens keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tavernelli.
Stephens with the counter takedown but Tavernelli avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ciro Tavernelli dominated that round.
That's time! Tavernelli's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R2#
Tavernelli throws a series of punches but Stephens moves out of range.
Stephens with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stephens takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Tavernelli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stephens with the counter takedown but Tavernelli avoids it easily.
Tavernelli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#KD#
Tavernelli drops Stephens with a beautiful combination! Stephens stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Tavernelli is looking for the KO!#ROC#Stephens is rocked!
Stephens ducks under a wild hook from Tavernelli.
Tavernelli looks to throw the jab but Stephens is out of range.
Stephens is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tavernelli throws a looping overhand right but Stephens ducks down to avoid it.
Stephens with the counter takedown but Tavernelli avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tavernelli throws a series of punches but Stephens moves out of range.
Stephens drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tavernelli defends it well.
Stephens throws a hook to the side of Tavernelli's head but Tavernelli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tavernelli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stephens can do to turn this around?#T1#
Stephens fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tavernelli scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stephens shoots in for a takedown but Tavernelli shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ciro Tavernelli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaden Stephens.
Stephens shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stephens is still on wobbly legs! Can Tavernelli finish him?
Tavernelli circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Stephens to the canvas! Stephens doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Tavernelli keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ciro Tavernelli!

Event: SSDFN 5
Date: May 26, 2024

#R1#
Jaworski misses the shot to the body.
And Stephens tries to counter it with a takedown but Jaworski pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Stephens has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jaworski finds it's way round the side to connect with Stephens's head.
Jaworski throws a right and a left that Stephens avoids nicely.
And Stephens tries to counter it with a takedown but Jaworski pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jaworski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stephens.
Jaworski throws a body punch but Stephens moves out of range.
And Stephens tries to counter it with a takedown but Jaworski pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jaworski slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
and Jaworski counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Stephens! He's just covering up as Jaworski starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anastazy Jaworski!
During a confident post fight interview, Anastazy Jaworski thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SSDFN 4
Date: May 12, 2024

#R1#
A slow jab from Saint John misses its intended target.
A cross from Saint John lands.
Saint John stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Saint John tries to bum rush Stephens with a series of wild strikes but Stephens uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stephens appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Stephens ducks right into an uppercut from Saint John.
Stephens has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stephens there as he acknowledges the shot.
Saint John misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stephens.
Saint John swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Stephens counters with a single leg into guard. Saint John didn't expect that.
Saint John keeping moving, preventing Stephens from controlling successfully.
Stephens is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stephens passes into half guard.
Stephens is looking to take a break and control but Saint John is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Stephens content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Stephens trying to control the action but Saint John is working from the bottom.
Stephens moves into full mount! Saint John won't be happy about that!
Stephens looking to control but Saint John is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Saint John stops Stephens from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Stephens is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Saint John is in real trouble. #SUB#
Stephens is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Saint John taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Stephens.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kaden Stephens!

Event: SSDFN 3
Date: May 05, 2024

#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.#TD2#
Stephens closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Stephens is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Webster is trying to escape the mount but Stephens keeps good control and instead manages to take Webster's back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephens is landing with strikes from the back. #SUB2#
Stephens is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Webster won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Stephens off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kaden Stephens!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 18, 2024

#R1#
Stephens keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Porro as Stephens shoots in.
Porro is looking to counter punch.
Stephens shoots in looking for a takedown but Porro manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stephens's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stephens waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Porro.
It looked like Porro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stephens fails with the takedown
and Stephens takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pedro Porro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaden Stephens.
Porro is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Porro. Beautiful body shot.
Porro lands a lovely overhand right.
Stephens dives in for a single leg takedown but Porro sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It looked like Porro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Porro catches Stephens with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Porro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stephens at a distance. #CL#
Stephens tries to keep at a distance but Porro has taken the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Porro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Porro as the two fighters clinch.
Porro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Porro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Porro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stephens backwards.
Nice body punch from Porro - that landed with a thud.
Porro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stephens looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Porro lands a shoulder strike.
Porro pushes Stephens back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#Stephens is rocked!#T2#
Porro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stephens backwards.
Stephens is still on wobbly legs! Can Porro finish him?
A short right hand to the side of the head by Porro.
Porro lands a body punch in the clinch.
Porro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Porro lands an uppercut.
Porro lands a big right hand that drops Stephens! The killer instinct kicks in and Porro finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Porro!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pedro Porro!

Home

What is MMA Tycoon?

Forgot Details

MMA Affiliate Program