Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GAMMA#918 Leonardo v Clark
Date: Oct 30, 2021

#R1#
Stepanov misses with a lunging right hand #KD2#
and Escorre counters with a crisp one two that drops Stepanov! Escorre thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Stepanov to his feet! Stepanov is in big trouble!
Escorre gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Escorre misses with a wild body shot.
Stepanov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Stepanov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Escorre doesn't seem bothered though.
Jab, jab by Stepanov - just one landing.
Escorre throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Escorre misses with a body shot.
Stepanov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Stepanov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL2#
and Escorre holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Stepanov goes for a takedown attempt but Escorre pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escorre misses with a two punch combination.
Stepanov throws a big counter combination but Escorre scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Escorre throws a nice looking combination but Stepanov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stepanov shoots in for a double leg but Escorre sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stepanov throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Escorre misses with a few strikes there.
Stepanov tests Escorre's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Claudio Escorre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Escorre throws a body punch but Stepanov moves out of range.
Stepanov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stepanov. Escorre does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stepanov throws a hook to the side of Escorre's head but Escorre sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Escorre throws a counter combo.
A punch combination from Escorre misses.
Escorre misses with a few strikes there.
Stepanov finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Escorre's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Stepanov falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Claudio Escorre!
A very excited looking Claudio Escorre 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: GAMMA#914 Turillo v Joosep
Date: Oct 02, 2021

#R1#
Stepanov has a takedown stuffed.
Khan lands a nice looking kick to the body. Stepanov takes a step back to recover.
Khan moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT#It looks like Konstantin Stepanov has been cut.
Khan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Khan lands a nice shot to the body.
Khan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #KD#
Khan moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Stepanov goes down! Can Khan finish him!?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stepanov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Khan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stepanov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Khan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #ROC#Stepanov is rocked!
Khan arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Stepanov's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Genghis Khan!
Genghis Khan bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: GAMMA#911 Turilo v Falcone
Date: Sep 11, 2021

#R1#
Stepanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krieg.
Krieg scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Krieg throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Stepanov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Krieg won't be happy with that.
Stepanov scoring with punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stepanov cracks Krieg with an elbow. That is naaassty.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Stepanov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Krieg some visible discomfort.
Stepanov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Krieg to see if he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stepanov working the head and body with strikes. #CUT#It looks like Blitz Krieg has been cut.
Stepanov scores with a couple of short elbows.#CUT#That has opened up Blitz Krieg's cut even more.
Stepanov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #CUT#The cut above Blitz Krieg's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Blitz Krieg's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Konstantin Stepanov!
An out of breath Konstantin Stepanov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Blitz Krieg was interviewed post fight and said 'I might have lost the fight but I haven't lost the war! I will seek vengeance!'.

Event: GAMMA#905 Lohmus v Defoe
Date: Jul 31, 2021

#R1#
Zola throws a hook but Stepanov avoids it easily.
Stepanov cracks Zola with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Stepanov. Those never looked like landing.
Stepanov misses with a hook.
Zola tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stepanov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zola thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zola moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Zola scores with a jab to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Zola throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zola connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stepanov misses with a hook. Zola ducked under it nicely.
Zola tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stepanov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stepanov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big left from Zola misses.
Zola takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stepanov slips a jab from Zola.
Stepanov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Stepanov slips a jab from Zola.
Zola walks into a straight right hand from Stepanov.
Stepanov avoids the head kick by Zola.
Zola misses with a hook
and Stepanov counters with a straight right hand.
Zola swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Zola misses the target.
Stepanov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Zola counter with a right hand.
A big left from Stepanov misses.
Zola looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stepanov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zola sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stepanov somewhat.
Zola throws a shot from downtown. Stepanov moves away and avoids it.
Stepanov scores with a jab to the head. #T2#
Zola lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Zola is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stepanov is looking for a counter combo.#TD#
Stepanov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Zola manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
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!
Zola has his hands on Stepanov's head, controlling the position.
Stepanov won't allow Zola to get back to his feet.
Stepanov with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zola is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB#
Stepanov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stepanov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Zola trying to control the position here. #T3#
Stepanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Zola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2#
Zola scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Zola throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gorgon Zola is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stepanov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konstantin Stepanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zola, as that shot connected.
Stepanov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zola counters with a left to the body.
Stepanov throws a right and a left that Zola avoids nicely.
Zola misses with a hook. Stepanov ducked under it nicely.
Zola slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stepanov misses with a takedown attempt
and Zola counters with a stiff right hand.
Zola moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stepanov closes the distance and clinches up with Zola, looking for a takedown. Stepanov pushes Zola against the cage but Zola circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zola is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Stepanov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T4#
Stepanov slips a jab from Zola.
Stepanov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
Stepanov gets tackled into the cage by Zola. Zola maintains the clinch.
Zola scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stalling in the clinch from Zola.
Stepanov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Zola after a bit of a struggle.
Stepanov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Zola pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Stepanov scores with a shot to the side of Zola's head.
Zola gets through Stepanov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Zola.
Stepanov can't get the takedown.
Stepanov wants a takedown.
Stepanov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Zola avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Stepanov wants a takedown but no success here.
Stepanov stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gorgon Zola dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Zola lands a nice hook to Stepanov's body. Stepanov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A slow jab from Stepanov misses its intended target.
Zola tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zola throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Zola.
Stepanov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zola avoids it really well and circles away.
Zola tries to counter by closing the distance.
Stepanov tries to bum rush Zola with a series of wild strikes but Zola uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zola looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stepanov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stepanov misses with a lunging right hand
and Zola counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Zola enables Stepanov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Zola manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Zola pulls Stepanov in close to his closed guard and prevents Stepanov from doing any damage or advancing position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stepanov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Zola has Stepanov pulled in close to control his posture.
Stepanov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Stepanov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stepanov trying to control but Zola is working from the bottom.
Stepanov stays in close to Zola's body and controls the position.
Zola is looking to stand up but Stepanov isn't so interested in that idea.
Stepanov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zola is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Stepanov stopping the sweep attempt from Zola.
Stepanov distracts Zola with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Zola pulls Stepanov in close to his closed guard and prevents Stepanov from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Stepanov chips away with some ground and pound.
Stepanov postures up in Zola's guard and throws a big left but Zola blocks it.
Zola is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Stepanov wants to control from the top but Zola keeps moving.
Stepanov throwing strikes from guard but Zola blocks nicely. #ES2#
Zola uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Zola throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Stepanov counter with a right hand.
Zola jabs Stepanov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stepanov misses with a wild body shot.
Zola looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zola wants to clinch.
Stepanov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T3#
Zola throws a leg kick that is checked
and Stepanov counters with a stiff right hand.
Gorgon Zola seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zola with a nice calf kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Zola misses the target.
Stepanov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stepanov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zola misses with a low kick.
Zola lands a nice looking body shot.
Zola looks to land a body kick but Stepanov moved away.
Zola swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stepanov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Zola fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Stepanov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zola has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zola throws a shot to the body.
Zola walks into a left hand.
Stepanov blocks a jab.
Stepanov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T4#
Zola misses with a hook. Stepanov ducked under it nicely.
Zola slips a straight right by Stepanov.
Zola wants to counter the offense by Stepanov and move into the clinch position.
Stepanov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The fighters circling - Zola throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zola stuffs the takedown attempt from Stepanov. Stepanov gets slowly back to his feet.
Stepanov throws a hook but Zola avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stepanov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zola.
Stepanov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Zola throws a jab when Stepanov was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Stepanov misses the target.
Decent striking displayed by Zola there.
Zola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stepanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Zola.
Zola connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stepanov. Stepanov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gorgon Zola showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Zola swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Stepanov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stepanov fails with a takedown attempt.
Zola looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zola scores with a jab. Stepanov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Stepanov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Zola throws a looping overhand right but Stepanov ducks down to avoid it.
Stepanov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zola slips a jab from Stepanov.
Stepanov misses with a double jab.
Zola goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Zola scores with a jab to the body.
Zola throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Stepanov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Zola misses with a hook.
Stepanov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stepanov throws a poor cross that misses
and Zola counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zola scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zola throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Stepanov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Zola's guard.
Stepanov postures up in Zola's guard and throws a big left but Zola blocks it.
Zola looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stepanov is in close to Zola's body, working some short punches and elbows.#ES2#
Zola manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stepanov misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
A big right from Zola misses.
A jab lands there for Zola.
Nice uppercut lands for Zola. That snapped Stepanov's head back.
Stepanov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Zola throws the left hand but Stepanov avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Stepanov misses the target.
Zola throws a looping overhand right but Stepanov ducks down to avoid it.
Stepanov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stepanov throws a lazy right hand but Zola sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zola scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice sprawl there from Zola as Stepanov shoots in.
Zola looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konstantin Stepanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zola dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zola throws a hook to the side of Stepanov's head but Stepanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stepanov dodges the punch combination from Zola. #T3#
Zola throws a half hearted mid kick.
Konstantin Stepanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zola steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stepanov.
A jab from Stepanov misses.
Zola looks to score with a jab to the body but Stepanov is just out of range.
Stepanov throws a body shot but no joy.
Zola moves in looking to clinch but Stepanov pushes him off.
Zola lands with a right hand.
Stepanov looks to land a left hand but Zola moved out of range nicely.
Stepanov missing with a left hand there. Zola was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stepanov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stepanov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gorgon Zola is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Zola listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stepanov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Stepanov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zola fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A left lands for Zola.
Stepanov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zola is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stepanov cracks Zola with an open hand slap.
Stepanov misses with a looping right.
Stepanov moves out of range as Zola strikes.
Stepanov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stepanov misses with a hook
enabling Zola to counter with a crisp jab.
Zola misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stepanov blocks a jab.
Stepanov throws an overhand right that lands on Zola's shoulder, as Zola tries to avoid the shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gorgon Zola comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Zola 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gorgon Zola!
Gorgon Zola decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: GAMMA#898 MacArthur v Turilo
Date: Jun 12, 2021

#R1#
Krieg throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Stepanov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Krieg won't be happy with that.
Stepanov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Stepanov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stepanov is working Krieg over with some ground and pound from side control. #SUB2#
Stepanov is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Krieg is trying to escape and Stepanov transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Krieg is forced to tap! Nice work there by Stepanov! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Konstantin Stepanov!
Konstantin Stepanov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Blitz Krieg spoke after the fight, saying 'I might have lost the fight but I haven't lost the war! I will seek vengeance!'.

Event: GAMMA#893 Falcone v Dambullah
Date: May 08, 2021

#R1#
The fighters circling - Stepanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Clark cracks a nice hook into Stepanov's ribs.
Clark lands a nice shot to the body.
Clark throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stepanov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Clark takes a swing at Stepanov's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Stepanov misses the target.#KD2#
Clark throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Stepanov tumbling to the canvas!#CUT2#It looks like Konstantin Stepanov has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clark is fighting to break Stepanov's control of his arms but Stepanov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Stepanov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clark is one step ahead there.
Clark controlling from the top position.
We've been hearing good reports from Stepanov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1#
Stepanov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Stepanov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Clark controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stepanov trying to keep a closed guard but Clark is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stepanov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Clark misses with a hook
and Stepanov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Clark connects with a right hand. Stepanov shakes it off.
Stepanov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Clark throws a hook but Stepanov avoids it easily.#KD2#
Clark waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Stepanov. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Stepanov to the canvas! Can he finish him!? #ROC2#Stepanov is rocked!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Clark wants to pass the guard but Stepanov is keeping the position.
Oh Stepanov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Clark's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Stepanov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Stepanov seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
Stepanov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Stepanov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Clark doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stepanov.
Stepanov throwing shots but Clark is blocking nicely.
Stepanov throwing shots but Clark is blocking nicely.
Clark is not content to let Stepanov control the position.
Stepanov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4##SUB#
Stepanov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Clark has managed to free his arm - good work.
Stepanov is thwarting Clark's attempts to control the position.
Stepanov with the ground and pound but Clark uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Stepanov throws a big elbow that misses.
Clark preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stepanov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Stepanov is looking to work some ground and pound but Clark has wrist control.
Stepanov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Clark utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stepanov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Clark dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Konstantin Stepanov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Clark connects with a nice cross there... Stepanov is looking wobbly and Clark recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Stepanov to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Clark jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Joe Clark!
Joe Clark took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

Event: GAMMA#891 Spud v Wrexham
Date: Apr 24, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Stepanov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Zola is trying to control Stepanov's posture but Stepanov avoids it.
Stepanov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
A control attempt from Zola but he's now mounted!
Zola is looking to improve his position but Stepanov isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Stepanov is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Zola can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Stepanov landing strikes, looking to finish!
Stepanov looking to finish with strikes here!
Stepanov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Stepanov lands a big elbow. #T1#
Zola tries to reverse the position but Stepanov maintains control.
Stepanov landing strikes, looking to finish!
Zola wants to hold on but Stepanov pushes him away.
Stepanov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Stepanov lands a nice shot to the head.
Zola is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Stepanov scoring with strikes but Zola is staying in there.
Stepanov with the ground and pound from mount.
Zola tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stepanov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Stepanov thowing shots but they're missing.
My spies in St Petersburg MMA Gym inform me that Stepanov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Stepanov cracks Zola with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Konstantin Stepanov!
A relieved looking Konstantin Stepanov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: KOM Heavyweight Semi FInals
Date: Mar 21, 2021

#R1#
Brakeley attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stepanov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Brakeley defends it well.
Brakeley lands with a hook. Stepanov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stepanov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Brakeley. Brakeley circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Brakeley looks to land a right hand but Stepanov moved out of range.#TD2#
Stepanov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Brakeley sprawls well initially but Stepanov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
My spies in St Petersburg MMA Gym inform me that Stepanov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Brakeley is looking to escape.
Nice strikes from Stepanov there.
Stepanov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Stepanov seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Brakeley is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Konstantin Stepanov!
A victorious Konstantin Stepanov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: MMMA Kings of Madness 9(HW)
Date: Feb 28, 2021

#R1#
Stepanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Babyara was well out of range. Poor timing from Stepanov.
Babyara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stepanov.
Babyara throws a nice looking combination but Stepanov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stepanov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD#
Stepanov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Stepanov working the ground and pound.
Babyara is trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here as Stepanov stalls from top position.
We've been hearing good reports from Stepanov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Stepanov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Babyara down.
Stepanov lands a decent elbow from side control. #T1#
Babyara is looking to regain half guard here but Stepanov keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Stepanov is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Babyara looks calm but he's in trouble here. Stepanov gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Babyara is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Stepanov lets go of the hold and Babyara can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Konstantin Stepanov!
Konstantin Stepanov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: MMMA Kings of Madness 3 (HW)
Date: Feb 06, 2021

#R1#
Stepanov misses with a wild body shot.
Alatalo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stepanov is looking to counter punch.
Alatalo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stepanov.
A countering left hand to the body from Alatalo misses.
Stepanov scores with a nice right hand.
Alatalo with the inside leg kick.
Stepanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alatalo.
Alatalo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#TD#
Stepanov feints and as Alatalo raises his hands in defense, Stepanov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stepanov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stepanov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stepanov throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Stepanov 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.
We've been hearing good reports from Stepanov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Stepanov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Stepanov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stepanov throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Stepanov throwing strikes from guard but Alatalo blocks nicely.
Alatalo 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.
Stepanov won't allow Alatalo to get back to his feet.
Stepanov throws a big right hand that misses.
Stepanov throws a big right hand that misses.
Stepanov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Stepanov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stepanov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Stepanov throwing strikes but missing.
Alatalo is controlling Stepanov's posture.#T2#
Stepanov throws an elbow that misses. Alatalo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stepanov's guard. Nice move by Alatalo!#REVB#
Stepanov 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.
Alatalo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Stepanov is proving hard to escape from.
Stepanov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Alatalo's guard. #REVR#
Alatalo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stepanov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Stepanov stops Alatalo from standing up.
Alatalo has his hands on Stepanov's head, controlling the position.
Alatalo being controlled here, momentarily.
Stepanov distracts Alatalo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Stepanov stays in close to Alatalo's body and controls the position.
Stepanov stopping the sweep attempt from Alatalo.
Stepanov stands up over Alatalo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Stepanov has gone for a leg lock! Alatalo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Stepanov's guard.#REVB#
Alatalo preventing the sweep.
Alatalo is fighting to break Stepanov's control of his arms but Stepanov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Alatalo trying to control the position from guard on top but Stepanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stepanov pulls Alatalo in close to his closed guard and prevents Alatalo from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Konstantin Stepanov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Stepanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alatalo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Alatalo connects with a right hand. Stepanov shakes it off.
Alatalo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Alatalo misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Stepanov misses.
Alatalo digs a good hook to Stepanov's body.
Stepanov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Alatalo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stepanov somewhat.
Stepanov misses with a right hand
and Alatalo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stepanov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alatalo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Alatalo misses
letting Stepanov counter with a right hand.
Alatalo misses with a straight right.
Alatalo takes a jab right on the kisser.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stepanov misses with a looping right.
Stepanov blocks a jab.
Mikko Alatalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Alatalo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stepanov manages to avoid it.
Stepanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stepanov throws a body shot but no joy.
Stepanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alatalo moves away.
Alatalo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Alatalo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stepanov. That did some damage!
Stepanov misses with a straight left.
Alatalo is trying to counter with his kicks.
Stepanov takes a swing at Alatalo's ribcage but misses.
Nice jab there from Alatalo.
Stepanov misses with a double jab.
Alatalo throws a sloppy head kick and Stepanov moves out of range easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Alatalo.
A swing and a miss from Stepanov.
Stepanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alatalo.
Stepanov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Alatalo to score with a decent uppercut.
Stepanov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stepanov blocks a low kick nicely.
Stepanov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T2#
Stepanov moves away from the strike by Alatalo.
Alatalo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stepanov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Alatalo.
Stepanov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alatalo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alatalo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stepanov.
A slow jab from Alatalo misses its intended target.
Stepanov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Alatalo misses with a wild body shot.
Alatalo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stepanov cracks Alatalo with a good jab.
Stepanov misses with an uppercut.
Alatalo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Alatalo thuds a left hand into Stepanov's body.
Alatalo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stepanov moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Alatalo. Stepanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stepanov staying out of range there.
Stepanov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Stepanov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Alatalo's head backwards.
Alatalo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alatalo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alatalo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stepanov scores with a jab. Alatalo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Alatalo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stepanov throws a lazy right hand but Alatalo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jab by Alatalo.
Alatalo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stepanov manages to avoid it.
Mikko Alatalo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alatalo connects with a right hand. Stepanov shakes it off.
Alatalo throws a leg kick but Stepanov moved away.
Stepanov moves out of range as Alatalo strikes.
Stepanov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Alatalo throws a nice inside leg kick.
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!
Alatalo throws a poor cross that misses
and Stepanov counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Alatalo misses the shot to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Alatalo as Stepanov shoots in.
Stepanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Alatalo is just out of range.
Alatalo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Alatalo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stepanov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Alatalo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Alatalo misses the jab.
Stepanov defending well as Alatalo loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Alatalo misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Stepanov misses the target.
Alatalo scoring well with a low kick there.
Stepanov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Alatalo scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stepanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alatalo looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD#
Stepanov gets a takedown into half guard.
Alatalo taking some punishment here, with Stepanov in his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mikko Alatalo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Good exchange - Alatalo coming out on top.
Alatalo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stepanov attempts a counter takedown but Alatalo avoids it well and moves away.
Mikko Alatalo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That kick from Alatalo tenderised Stepanov's leg. Stepanov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Alatalo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Stepanov misses its target.
Stepanov misses with a few strikes there.
Alatalo looks to score with a jab to the body but Stepanov is just out of range.
Alatalo cracks Stepanov with a good jab.
A low kick lands for Alatalo.
Alatalo scores with a hook to the body. Stepanov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #KD2#
Alatalo lands a big head kick that sends Stepanov tumbling to the mat! Alatalo takes a step backwards and waves Stepanov back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Stepanov is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stepanov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Alatalo's waist but Alatalo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stepanov off to one side.
Oh Stepanov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alatalo cracks Stepanov on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Stepanov falls backwards against the cage. Alatalo follows up with more strikes that drop Stepanov to his knees. Alatalo keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Stepanov! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikko Alatalo!
During a confident post fight interview, Mikko Alatalo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TC 20 Jacobsen vs Picker 2
Date: Dec 26, 2020

#R1#
Sparxx throws a solid leg kick but Stepanov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sparxx.
Stepanov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sparxx pinned against the cage. Sparxx gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sparxx misses with a looping right.
Stepanov moves out of range as Sparxx strikes.
Stepanov misses the shot to the body.
Sparxx appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sparxx throws a body shot but no joy.
Stepanov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sparxx with a body shot.
Sparxx throws a head kick but Stepanov moves out of range.
Sparxx uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT#It looks like Konstantin Stepanov has been cut.
Stepanov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stepanov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sparxx swivels and escapes.
Gary Sparxx has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konstantin Stepanov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparxx throws a body shot but no joy.
As Sparxx backs off Stepanov throws a huge counter combo but Sparxx manages to avoid it all.
Stepanov connects with a body shot.
Sparxx throws a big shot that misses.
Stepanov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gary Sparxx seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stepanov misses the shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Sparxx there.
A punch combination from Stepanov misses. #T1#
A punch combination from Stepanov misses.
Stepanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sparxx ducks under a wild hook from Stepanov.
A big right from Sparxx misses.
Sparxx misses with a low kick.
Sparxx lands with a hook. Stepanov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sparxx throws an overhand right that drops Stepanov like a sack of potatoes! Sparxx dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gary Sparxx!
Gary Sparxx very nearly forgot to thank Altitude Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: TC 15 Mil $ GP vol 2.2
Date: Nov 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Pearson.
Pearson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Pearson clinches with his opponent.
Pearson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pearson stalling the fight.
Stepanov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pearson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Stepanov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pearson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pearson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stepanov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konstantin Stepanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Pearson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pearson moves out of range as Stepanov strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A low kick from Pearson misses
and Stepanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stepanov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stepanov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#It looks like Konstantin Stepanov has been cut.
Stepanov swinging wildly here. #T1#
Pearson looks to land a right hand but Stepanov moved out of range.
Some wild striking there from Pearson.
As Pearson looks to move away, Stepanov throws a big counter combo but Pearson just gets out of the way.
Stepanov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Stepanov jabs at Pearson's body.
Pearson misses with a few strikes there.
Stepanov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pearson defends well and Stepanov ends up having to push Pearson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Stepanov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Stepanov working the ground and pound.
Pearson is looking to regain half guard here but Stepanov keeps moving and retains side control.
Stepanov trying to control the position but Pearson is working away.
Pearson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pearson can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Pearson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stepanov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Pearson is avoiding damage well.
Pearson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Stepanov asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Stepanov working the ground and pound but Pearson is defending the strikes.
Stepanov lands a decent elbow from side control.
Stepanov is trying to ground and pound but Pearson uses the momentary lack of control by Stepanov to regain half guard.
Stepanov trying to control from half guard but Pearson is working away.
Stepanov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pearson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3#
Stepanov throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Pearson to regain full guard.
Pearson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stepanov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pearson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stepanov connects with a couple of short punches.
Stepanov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Stepanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Pearson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stepanov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pearson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pearson has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Pearson preventing the sweep. #T4#
Stepanov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Stepanov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pearson is trying to control the position but Stepanov postures up.
Pearson has momentary wrist control but Stepanov slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stepanov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stepanov cracks Pearson with a solid left hand.
Pearson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stepanov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pearson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stepanov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stepanov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stepanov postures up.
Stepanov trying to control but Pearson is working from the bottom.
Stepanov lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Konstantin Stepanov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Konstantin Stepanov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Stepanov dodges the punch combination from Pearson.
Pearson throws a right and a left that Stepanov avoids nicely.
Stepanov dives in for a single leg takedown but Pearson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Stepanov swats away the attempt to clinch by Pearson.
Stepanov jabs at Pearson's body.
Stepanov staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Pearson.
Stepanov misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Pearson tries to sprawl but Stepanov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stepanov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pearson's head.
Stepanov working the head and body with strikes.
Stepanov stalling away here and it's allowed Pearson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Pearson wants to stand and escape but Stepanov is having none of it. #T1#
Stepanov looking to pass the guard.
Stepanov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Stepanov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stepanov looking to sit in guard and control but Pearson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Pearson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stepanov has control of Pearson's left arm, preventing Pearson from doing any damage.
Pearson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Pearson postures up. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Stepanov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pearson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Stepanov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Pearson has passed into side control.
Stepanov isn't going anywhere.
Stepanov is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Stepanov trying his best to control but Pearson has mounted him.
Stepanov tries to lock up and control but Pearson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Stepanov regains half guard.
Stepanov gets full guard.
Pearson trying to control but Stepanov is working from the bottom.
Pearson pushing down on Stepanov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T4#
Stepanov is trying to control but can't.
Pearson wants to stand up but Stepanov has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Pearson wants to free his trapped foot but Stepanov is holding on for dear life with his legs. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Stepanov misses with a series of wild punches.
Stepanov throws a big shot that misses.
Pearson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stepanov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stepanov is looking to counter punch.
Stepanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Norman Pearson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stepanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pearson tries to bum rush Stepanov with a series of wild strikes but Stepanov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stepanov throws a hook to the side of Pearson's head but Pearson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pearson lands with a straight right. Stepanov didn't see that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Norman Pearson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Konstantin Stepanov'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#
Pearson lands a head kick. Stepanov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A big left from Stepanov misses.
A slow jab from Pearson misses its intended target.
Stepanov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#TD#
Stepanov gets a takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Stepanov connects with a nice short shot to Pearson's temple.
Pearson wants to get back to his feet.
Stepanov throwing shots but Pearson is blocking nicely.
Pearson has hold of Stepanov's hands but Stepanov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Stepanov prevents Pearson from improving his position.
Stepanov trying to control the action but Pearson is working from the bottom. #T1#
Stepanov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Stepanov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pearson is just riding it out for now. Stepanov eventually gives up the hold.
Pearson is concentrating on defense, preventing Stepanov from advancing position.
Stepanov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Stepanov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Stepanov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pearson wants to get back to his feet.
Pearson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pearson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stepanov is keen to just control but Pearson is a slippery customer.
Pearson is looking to control Stepanov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pearson avoid being mounted?
Nice strikes from Stepanov there.
Stepanov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Stepanov lands a nice short elbow.#T3#
Stepanov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pearson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stepanov.
Stepanov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pearson keeps working.
Stepanov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stepanov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Stepanov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stepanov winds up and cracks Pearson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Stepanov working Pearson over with strikes.
Stepanov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stepanov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Pearson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Stepanov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pearson taking some punishment here, with Stepanov in his half guard. #T4#
Stepanov lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Pearson quite badly. Pearson pulls Stepanov in close trying to recover. Stepanov postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Pearson on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Pearson doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Konstantin Stepanov!
Konstantin Stepanov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
In defeat, Norman Pearson stepped up to the mic, saying 'I knew I was better in the clinch so I did my best to get in that area and smash him. Obviously that gameplan didn't work. I will get back to camp and re-evaluate where we went wrong. Thank you all for coming out! '.

Event: TC 11 Mil $ GP vol.1
Date: Oct 24, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Out displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stepanov throws out the jab.
Nice cross by Stepanov.
Stepanov lunges at Out with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Out's hand.
Stepanov misses with a looping left.
Out is looking to counter punch.
Stepanov moves out of range as Out strikes.
Out takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Out misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stepanov.
Out throws an overhand right that lands on Stepanov's shoulder, as Stepanov tries to avoid the shot.
Stepanov throws out a counter right but Out avoids it with no problem.
Out has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Lakeside Jiu-Jitsu in the buildup to the fight.
Out ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stepanov moves away.
Out throws an off balance right hand
and Stepanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stepanov falls off balance throwing a combination #KD#
and Out counters with a crisp right hand that drops Stepanov! Out lets Stepanov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT#It looks like Konstantin Stepanov has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stepanov misses with a double jab
and Out makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stepanov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T1#
No joy there for Stepanov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Out wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stepanov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stepanov looks winded!
Stepanov throws a jab when Out was well out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Out. Those never looked like landing.
Stepanov with a lazy takedown attempt #KD#
and Out counters with a crisp right hand that drops Stepanov! Out lets Stepanov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Stepanov is rocked!
Knock Out is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stepanov throws a lazy uppercut
and Out counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Knock Out!
A victorious Knock Out thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: TC 6 Smith vs Vettori
Date: Sep 19, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stepanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hjoervarsson throws a sloppy head kick and Stepanov moves out of range easily.
Stepanov throwing a counter right hand but Hjoervarsson manages to avoid it.
Stepanov lands a right hook to the body.
Hjoervarsson takes one to the chin there.#CUT#It looks like Arnaldur Hjoervarsson has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A jab from Stepanov misses.
Stepanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hjoervarsson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stepanov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stepanov jabs Hjoervarsson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Stepanov. That snapped Hjoervarsson's head back.
Stepanov throws a series of punches but Hjoervarsson avoids them all with ease.
Donk. Hjoervarsson catches Stepanov right on the button with a cross.#CUT2#It looks like Konstantin Stepanov has been cut.#TD#
Stepanov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stepanov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hjoervarsson's head.
Stepanov wants to control but Hjoervarsson is keeping him busy.
Stepanov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Stepanov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stepanov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hjoervarsson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Stepanov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Stepanov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hjoervarsson is just riding it out for now. Stepanov eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
Stepanov is controlling the pace.
Hjoervarsson taking some punishment here, with Stepanov in his half guard.
Hjoervarsson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stepanov.
Stepanov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stepanov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stepanov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Stepanov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stepanov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Stepanov slips a nice elbow through Hjoervarsson's hands, connecting with Hjoervarsson's forehead.
Stepanov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stepanov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stepanov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Stepanov looks to land a strike but Hjoervarsson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Stepanov throws a big right hand that misses.
Hjoervarsson being controlled here, momentarily.
Stepanov throwing strikes from guard but Hjoervarsson blocks nicely. #T3#
Stepanov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hjoervarsson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stepanov postures up in Hjoervarsson's guard and throws a big left but Hjoervarsson blocks it.
Stepanov trying to control but Hjoervarsson is working from the bottom.
Stepanov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hjoervarsson 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stepanov is stalling in the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stepanov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stepanov trying to control but Hjoervarsson is working from the bottom.
Stepanov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #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.
Hjoervarsson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stepanov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stepanov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stepanov tries to free his leg and advance position but Hjoervarsson is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hjoervarsson tries to close the distance and clinch but Stepanov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stepanov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hjoervarsson on the side of the head. #TD#
Stepanov scores with a takedown into Hjoervarsson's guard.
Stepanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Hjoervarsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stepanov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hjoervarsson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hjoervarsson keeping moving, preventing Stepanov from controlling successfully.
Stepanov throwing strikes from guard but Hjoervarsson blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Konstantin Stepanov dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Stepanov lands with a straight right. Hjoervarsson didn't see that one coming.
Hjoervarsson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stepanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hjoervarsson can do to turn this around?
Hjoervarsson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stepanov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stepanov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD#
Stepanov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hjoervarsson!
Stepanov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Hjoervarsson regains half guard, as Stepanov was trying to land strikes.
Stepanov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hjoervarsson keeps working.
Stepanov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stepanov throws a strike but Hjoervarsson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Stepanov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hjoervarsson works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Stepanov lands a couple of digs.
Hjoervarsson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Stepanov throws a big elbow that misses.
Hjoervarsson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stepanov.
Stepanov throws a big right hand that misses.
Stepanov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stepanov throws an elbow that misses. Hjoervarsson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stepanov's guard. Nice move by Hjoervarsson!#REVB#
Stepanov is trying to keep Hjoervarsson in close. #T2#
Stepanov wants to sweep but no luck.
Hjoervarsson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Stepanov's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Stepanov working a defensive guard here.
Stepanov controlling the position.#T3##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hjoervarsson catches Stepanov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hjoervarsson and Stepanov are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Hjoervarsson throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Stepanov into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Hjoervarsson knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Arnaldur Hjoervarsson!
Arnaldur Hjoervarsson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that The Dirty Needle Project logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: TC 1:Pearson vs Ringnes
Date: Aug 15, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stepanov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fothergill momentarily.
Stepanov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stepanov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fothergill jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stepanov throws the left hand but Fothergill avoids the punch easily.
Fothergill pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fothergill throws a head kick but Stepanov moves out of range.
Fothergill tries to close the distance and clinch but Stepanov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fothergill fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
Stepanov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fothergill looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fothergill tries to bench press Stepanov off him but Stepanov keeps the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Stepanov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Fothergill is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Stepanov is controlling him well.
Stepanov controlling the position from side mount.
Fothergill wants to get back to his feet but Stepanov is dominant here and he's now got Fothergill's back!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
You can see the frustration on Fothergill's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #T1#
Stepanov scores with punches to the body. #SUB#
Stepanov tightening his grip on Fothergill, looking for the choke.
Stepanov avoiding Fothergill 's attempts to control his hands.
Stepanov is working the ground and pound. Can Fothergill escape?
Stepanov avoiding Fothergill 's attempts to control his hands.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Stepanov. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Stepanov biding his time, controlling Fothergill.
Stepanov lands with a hammerfist to the side of Fothergill's head.#T2#
Stepanov connects with a big shot to the side of Fothergill's head. #SUB#
Fothergill showing good submission defense here.
Stepanov lands with a hammerfist to the side of Fothergill's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee is taking a good look at Fothergill as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Stepanov!
Stepanov gets his hands free as Fothergill looks to control. #SUB#
Stepanov working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Fothergill wants to escape the position.
Stepanov lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Fothergill.
Stepanov is looking to finish with some ground and pound!#SUB#
Stepanov is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Fothergill is defending well though. Stepanov let's go of the attempt for now.#T3##SUB#
Fothergill defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Stepanov's arms. #SUB#
Fothergill is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Stepanov has locked on a rear naked choke here! Fothergill is tapping out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Konstantin Stepanov!
Konstantin Stepanov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
In defeat, Jimmy Fothergill stepped up to the mic, saying 'Bollocks! Sithee!'.

Event: SAFO 59
Date: May 09, 2020

#R1#
Daugherty stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT#
It looks like Konstantin Stepanov has been cut.
Stepanov missing with a left hand there. Daugherty was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Daugherty throws a shot from downtown. Stepanov moves away and avoids it.
Daugherty looks to score with a jab to the body but Stepanov is just out of range.
Stepanov misses with a body shot #KD#
and Daugherty counters with a crisp one two that drops Stepanov! Daugherty thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Stepanov to his feet! Stepanov is in big trouble!#ROC#
Stepanov is rocked!
Stepanov gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Daugherty points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Stepanov wakes up just in time to hear Daugherty thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Daugherty!
After the fight, John Daugherty was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: WPFC 47 - Storm vs. Johnson
Date: Feb 08, 2020

#R1#
Stepanov misses with a lunging right hand
and Fire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Konstantin Stepanov has been cut.
Stepanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fire.
Fire is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Stepanov with a body shot.
Stepanov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#TD#
Stepanov shoots in and bounces Fire off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Stepanov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Stepanov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Stepanov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fire is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stepanov lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stepanov throwing strikes but missing.
Fire working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stepanov.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fire can do anything to dispel that myth.
Stepanov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fire works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fire wants to stand and escape but Stepanov is having none of it.
Fire seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Stepanov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fire is controlling Stepanov's posture.
Stepanov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stepanov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Stepanov wants to control from the top but Fire keeps moving.
Stepanov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fire's head.
Stepanov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stepanov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fire managing to control the position.
Stepanov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fire trying to control the position.
Stepanov stops Fire from standing up.
Fire seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2#
Stepanov chips away with some ground and pound.
Stepanov is looking to work some ground and pound but Fire has wrist control.
Stepanov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fire's head.
Fire keeping moving, preventing Stepanov from controlling successfully.
Fire wants to get back to his feet but Stepanov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Stepanov landing with the ground and pound.
Fire has control of Stepanov's left arm, preventing Stepanov from doing any damage.
Fire looking to control.
Stepanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Fire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fire is pulling down on Stepanov's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stepanov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Stepanov with a nice head shot there.
Fire is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fire looking to control. #T3#
Stepanov postures up and lands a big shot to Fire's brow.
Fire wants to stand up but Stepanov is controlling him.
Stepanov wants to control from the top but Fire keeps moving.
Stepanov postures up in Fire's guard and throws a big left but Fire blocks it.
Stepanov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stepanov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stepanov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fire's head.
Stepanov with a nice head shot there.
Fire avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stepanov stands up over Fire, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #ROC#
Fire is rocked!
Fire trying to keep a closed guard but Stepanov is proving a slippery customer.
Fire is still in real trouble! Can Stepanov finish him?
Stepanov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Stepanov arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Fire's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Konstantin Stepanov!
Konstantin Stepanov decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: WPFC 40 - Holiday Hurt
Date: Dec 21, 2019

#R1#
Babinski connects with a body shot.
Babinski slips under a jab.
Babinski appears to be looking for a big counter.
Stepanov lands with a shot to the body.
Stepanov misses with a series of wild punches.
Babinski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stepanov cracks a nice hook into Babinski's ribs.
Babinski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stepanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Babinski moves away.
A quick step to the side and Babinski tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stepanov moves out of range as Babinski strikes.#KD#
Babinski cracks Stepanov with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Babinski has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Stepanov to stand back up!#ROC#
Stepanov is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Konstantin Stepanov has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Babinski ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Stepanov out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexei Babinski!
After the fight, Alexei Babinski was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: WPFC 33 - Inoue vs. Bergeron
Date: Nov 02, 2019

#R1#
Newgate moves in looking to clinch but Stepanov pushes him off.
Newgate throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Stepanov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Stepanov working the head and body with strikes.
Newgate is trying to get back to full guard.
Stepanov is looking to take a break and control but Newgate is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
My spies in St Petersburg MMA Gym inform me that Stepanov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Stepanov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Stepanov is looking for a kimura but Newgate is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stepanov to get the leverage.
Stepanov slips a nice elbow through Newgate's hands, connecting with Newgate's forehead.
Stepanov content to control rather than advance.
Newgate tries to roll over but Stepanov keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newgate is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Stepanov scores with a couple of nice shots.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Stepanov connects with a nice short shot to Newgate's temple.
Newgate is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at MMA Dojo (Top Gym in Tokyo*) , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Newgate is holding on to half guard well.
Newgate on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Newgate tries to get out of the position.#T1##SUB2#
Stepanov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Stepanov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Stepanov slips a nice elbow through Newgate's hands, connecting with Newgate's forehead.
Newgate wants to improve his position but Stepanov is controlling well.
Stepanov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Stepanov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Newgate is looking to improve his position.
Stepanov wants to free his trapped foot but Newgate is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Newgate is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Stepanov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Stepanov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stepanov working Newgate over with strikes.
Newgate is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Newgate is not content to let Stepanov control the position.
Newgate tries to roll over but Stepanov keeps him under control.
Newgate trying to control from the bottom.
Newgate wants to get back to full guard.
Stepanov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Newgate is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Stepanov avoids the attempt from Newgate to control.
Stepanov with shots to the head and body - Newgate looks very uncomfortable down there.
Newgate taking shots to the head.
Stepanov dominating with strikes here.
Newgate keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Newgate is bucking up trying to escape but Stepanov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Newgate in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Stepanov softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Newgate is out cold! Stepanov jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Konstantin Stepanov!
An out of breath Konstantin Stepanov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: WPFC 29 - Owens vs. Inoue
Date: Oct 05, 2019

#R1#
Fire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Fire on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stepanov swings widly with a right hand
and Fire counters with a nice uppercut.
Fire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stepanov.
Fire throws a counter combo.
Fire moves out of range of the strikes.
Fire only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Stepanov cracks Fire with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stepanov misses with a straight right.
Fire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stepanov.
Fire looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stepanov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fire counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
It looks like Konstantin Stepanov has been cut.#T1#
Stepanov swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD#
Stepanov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fire is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fire struggling a bit here.
Stepanov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Fire down.
Stepanov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Fire to see if he's OK.
Fire tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stepanov landing strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fire can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fire is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Fire takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fire wants to control but Stepanov postures up.
Stepanov trying to control the position but Fire is working away.
Stepanov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Check out the look on Stepanov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Stepanov lands a few punches from side control.#SUB#
Stepanov is trying to get an arm triangle but Fire is defending well.
Stepanov lands a decent elbow from side control.
Fire is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fire can't do much from the bottom here.
Fire takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Stepanov working the ground and pound.
Stepanov working the ground and pound from side control.#T3##SUB#
Stepanov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Stepanov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Stepanov cracks Fire with a big elbow.
Stepanov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Stepanov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Stepanov landing a few strikes.
Fire is trying to control Stepanov's posture but Stepanov avoids it.
Stepanov working the ground and pound.
Stepanov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #ROC#
Fire is rocked!
Fire takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Fire is still in real trouble! Can Stepanov finish him?
Stepanov lands a big elbow and you can see that really hurt Fire! Stepanov senses the opportunity and scores with more strikes - he's put Fire out! The ref tackles him out of the way to prevent him landing more strikes - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Konstantin Stepanov!
Konstantin Stepanov spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

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