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Event:
RMMA 49 - Gigante v Lenkov
Date: Dec 13, 2025 |
#R1#
Stephens throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGuire looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McGuire avoids the body shot from Stephens.
A countering left hand to the body from McGuire misses.
A telegraphed right hand from McGuire misses the target.
Stephens 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.
The fighters circling - Stephens throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGuire takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stephens with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McGuire throws a good cross that connects.
McGuire takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Stephens throws a shot from downtown. McGuire moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire throws a lazy right hand but Stephens sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slow jab from Stephens misses its intended target. #TD#
Stephens closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. McGuire quickly recovers to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stephens thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stephens 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.#T1#
McGuire is trying to stand up here but Stephens is controlling him well.
Stephens throwing shots but McGuire is blocking nicely.
Stephens thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Well, if Stephens is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Stephens is looking to take a break and control but McGuire is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McGuire can do anything to dispel that myth.
McGuire looks like he's trying to stand up.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McGuire misses with the combination.
McGuire misses with a wild combination.
McGuire pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A right-left combo lands from Stephens.
McGuire misses with a hook to the body
and Stephens counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Stephens moves away from the strike by McGuire.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stephens.
McGuire scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McGuire slips under a jab.#CL2#
McGuire moves into range and clinches up with Stephens.
McGuire leaning against his opponent.
Stephens is trying to break the clinch but McGuire is controlling him.
McGuire cracks Stephens with a nice body shot.
Stephens tries to pull guard but McGuire holds him up against the cage and eventually Stephens drops back down to his feet.
Stephens tries to pull guard but McGuire won't allow it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGuire.
McGuire lands a shot to the body.
Stephens blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD#
Stephens manages to pull guard.
#T4##SU2#
McGuire stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Stephens jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGuire throws the left hand but Stephens avoids the punch easily.
McGuire misses with a lunging right hand
and Stephens connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stephens takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stephens jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stephens throws out a loose jab but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stephens misses with an uppercut.
McGuire takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McGuire throws a poor cross that misses
and Stephens counters with a three punch combo that has McGuire backing up. McGuire nods at Stephens to acknowledge the strikes.
Stephens throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and McGuire counters by moving into the clinch.
Stephens can't break the clinch.
Stephens has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McGuire avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Neil Stephens dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Stephens swings widly with a right hand
and McGuire counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stephens thinking.
Stephens lands a nice hook to McGuire's body. McGuire takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stephens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL2#
McGuire has managed to clinch.
Stephens takes a knee to the side of the body.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Stephens controls his hands.
McGuire crunches a lovely knee into Stephens's ribcage.
Stephens has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McGuire after a bit of a struggle.
McGuire scores with a shot to the side of Stephens's head.
Stephens takes a knee right on the jaw!
McGuire dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Knees to the body from McGuire.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McGuire working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
McGuire lands a hook that snaps the head of Stephens backwards.
Stephens misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stephens looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Still in the clinch, McGuire scores with a nice short uppercut.
McGuire connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stephens's face.
Stephens tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC2#
McGuire breaks the clinch.
Stephens lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stephens manages to avoid it.
Stephens takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stephens.
Nathanael McGuire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGuire misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Stephens counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stephens wants to control but McGuire is keeping him busy. #ES2#
McGuire has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Stephens is on him like a limpet, forcing McGuire back against the cage.#T2#
McGuire working Stephens over with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2#
McGuire breaks from the clinch.
McGuire throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McGuire with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McGuire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stephens throws a jab when McGuire was well out of range.
McGuire throws out a counter right but Stephens avoids it with no problem.
Stephens takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
McGuire pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Stephens back to the cage. McGuire follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
McGuire slips under a jab from Stephens.
McGuire is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Stephens with a body shot.
McGuire avoids the body shot from Stephens.
McGuire unleashes a big counter combination but Stephens bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Stephens throws a shot from downtown. McGuire moves away and avoids it.
McGuire misses with a hook.#T3#
Stephens works McGuire's body with a nice hook.
McGuire jabs at Stephens's body.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stephens was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
Stephens is looking to counter punch.
Stephens doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stephens scores with a sloppy right hand. McGuire should have avoided that one.
McGuire throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stephens throws a hook to the side of McGuire's head but McGuire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stephens with a nice cross.
McGuire misses with a wild body shot.
Stephens throws a combination. McGuire tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Stephens fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire blocks a jab.#T4#
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Stephens is just out of range.
It looked like Stephens was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McGuire.
McGuire lands a nice looking body shot.
Neil Stephens is winning the standup battle so far.
Stephens with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McGuire to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice defenses there by McGuire.
McGuire slips under a jab from Stephens.
McGuire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stephens.
Stephens throws a sloppy body shot
and McGuire counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A punch lands to the side of Stephens 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stephens with a jab.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
Stephens digs a good hook to McGuire's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nathanael McGuire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Stephens keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stephens throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stephens lands a jab.
Stephens fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire misses with a looping left.
A left lands for McGuire.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from McGuire.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stephens was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
McGuire on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stephens misses with a looping left.#T1##CL2#
McGuire fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stephens, pushing him back against the cage.
Stephens tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McGuire obliges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McGuire digs a right hand underneath Stephens's ribcage. Stephens let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McGuire has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Stephens seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if McGuire can turn it around.
McGuire lands a good knee to the midsection. Stephens won't want to take too many of those.#BC2#
McGuire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #KD2#
McGuire cracks Stephens with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. McGuire has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Stephens to stand back up!#ROC2#Stephens is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire takes a swing at Stephens's ribcage but misses.
Oh Stephens is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stephens seems to have got his legs back now.
McGuire utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McGuire stalls. #T2#
McGuire landing knees to the body.
Stephens being controlled against the cage.
Stephens looking for a takedown.
A body shot lands from McGuire.
McGuire works on Stephens's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from McGuire.
Stephens is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McGuire is keeping busy.
A right hook to the body lands for McGuire.
A short right from McGuire.
McGuire lands with a light punch inside.
McGuire misses with a knee strike.
#T3#
Stephens's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McGuire unloads a knee to the mid-section. Stephens lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McGuire is pressed up against the cage. Stephens has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McGuire down to the mat. McGuire avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Stephens staying out of range there.#KD2#
McGuire drops Stephens with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Stephens looks back up at him and smiles so McGuire waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#KD2#
McGuire cracks Stephens with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. McGuire has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Stephens to stand back up!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot to the body from Stephens misses
and McGuire counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nathanael McGuire!
Nathanael McGuire thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Neil Stephens was interviewed post fight and said 'Gonna win some, gonna lose some! Got my wife and kids back home, so just gonna take some time and reset before my next.'. |
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Event:
RMMA 46 - Gigante v Zoltan
Date: Nov 22, 2025 |
#R1#
Stephens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCoy manages to avoid it.
McCoy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McCoy has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
McCoy lands with a right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for McCoy. That snapped Stephens's head back.
Stephens lands with a right hand.
McCoy misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
so Stephens counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Stephens tries to free his leg and advance position but McCoy is retaining full guard.
McCoy controlling Stephens's posture.
Stephens controls from within his opponent's guard.
Stephens wants to pass the guard but McCoy is keeping the position.
McCoy looking to control.
#T1#
McCoy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stephens throws a big right hand that misses.
Stephens 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.
Stephens missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stephens is pushing down on McCoy's leg trying to pass to half guard. McCoy is fighting to maintain full guard but Stephens has managed to sneak the leg through.
McCoy is looking to improve his position.
McCoy has a hand on Stephens's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Stephens takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Stephens working McCoy over with strikes here.
A nice elbow there by Stephens.
McCoy is wriggling around trying to escape.
Stephens avoids the attempt from McCoy to control.#T2#
McCoy takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Stephens lands with some strikes.
Stephens scores with a couple of good head shots there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCoy working to try and regain half guard.
McCoy wants to hold on but Stephens pushes him away.
Stephens connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Stephens with a couple of short strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stephens breaks from McCoy's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Stephens lands a big shot there that rocks McCoy but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
McCoy is bucking up trying to escape but Stephens cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#ROC#McCoy is rocked!#T3#
McCoy tries to reverse the position but Stephens maintains control.
McCoy is still in real trouble! Can Stephens finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stephens postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt McCoy bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Stephens and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Neil Stephens!
As Neil Stephens got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Yo, guys, this is crazy! I can't believe I won... like I just work hard, and kinda know things can happen, so you go with it. But I'll this one man, no question!'. |
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Event:
RMMA - London
Date: Oct 18, 2025 |
#R1#
Stephens checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A quick step to the side and Stephens tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rivera lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rivera finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Stephens pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rivera back to the cage. Stephens follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Rivera tries to clinch there but Stephens circles away.
Stephens stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rivera fails to land with a series of punches.
Stephens listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stephens lands a jab to the nose.
Stephens throws a shot to the body.
Rivera is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rivera throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stephens.
Stephens fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A jab lands there for Stephens.
Stephens jabs at Rivera's body.
Stephens definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stephens cracks a nice hook into Rivera's ribs.
Stephens checks the leg kick nicely there.
Stephens drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rivera sprawls and moves away.
Stephens lands the left hand.#T1#
Stephens moves out of range of the leg kick from Rivera.
Rivera throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#TD#
Stephens scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rivera wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Stephens sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Rivera is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Stephens in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Rivera 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.
Stephens working away.
Stephens grinds an elbow into Rivera's temple.
Stephens working the head and body with strikes.
Rivera is trying to buck Stephens off.
Stephens is staying tight to Rivera's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Rivera tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Stephens moves into full mount!
Rivera is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Rivera is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Stephens working the ground and pound effectively.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rivera is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Stephens 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.
Stephens breaks from Rivera's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Stephens breaks from Rivera's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Stephens lands a couple of good shots and Rivera has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Rivera is trying to stand back up.
Rivera trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T3#
Stephens just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Can Rivera hold on?! Stephens is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Rivera wants to get back to his feet.
Stephens lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Rivera hold on?!
Stephens struggling to keep hold of the position.
Rivera is trying to get back to his feet but Stephens has full control of the position and if anything, Rivera has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Rivera trying to control the position but Stephens manages to sink in the hooks.
Rivera is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Stephens.
#T4#
Rivera trying to get back to his feet but Stephens is in full control for now.
Stephens controls the position.
Rivera wants to get back to his feet.
Stephens is looking to control Rivera but Rivera is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Stephens is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Rivera. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Rivera trying to get back to his feet but Stephens is in full control for now.
Stephens cracks Rivera with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Rivera from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Rivera is trying to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Neil Stephens dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Rivera throws a leg kick but Stephens sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stephens's corner calls for a 1-2. Stephens obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rivera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stephens manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rivera looks to land a combination but Stephens avoids it well.
Stephens scores with a jab to the jaw.
Neil Stephens is winning the standup battle so far.
Rivera slips under a jab from Stephens.#CL2#
Rivera clinches up against the cage.
Stephens is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rivera is trying to force a seperation but Stephens has the dominant position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rivera.
Stephens lands a nice uppercut.
Stephens is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rivera is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Rivera is fighting off a takedown attempt but Stephens is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Rivera to the mat. Rivera regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stephens controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rivera looking for a sweep. Not yet Rivera, not yet. #T1##ES2#
Rivera manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Rivera jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Stephens wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rivera tries to clinch there but Stephens circles away.
Gilbert Rivera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stephens checks a low kick from Rivera.
It looked like Stephens wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stephens's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rivera under the eye.
Rivera wants to clinch.
No joy there for Rivera, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rivera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stephens throws out the jab. #CL2#
Rivera darts in and clinches Stephens up against the cage.
Rivera lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Rivera fails to land.
Rivera misses with the head strike.
Rivera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stephens blocks a body shot from Rivera. #T2#
Stephens taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Rivera tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rivera tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
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 Rivera walks away with a smile on his face. Stephens gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neil Stephens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stephens lunges at Rivera with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rivera's hand.
Stephens throws a jab but it's blocked by Rivera.
Good leg kick by Rivera.
Rivera looks to land a left hand but Stephens moved out of range nicely.
Rivera is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rivera tries to clinch up.
Stephens feinted with a counter takedown.
Stephens lands with an uppercut that bounces Rivera off the cage and back into range.
Stephens throws an overhand right that lands on Rivera's shoulder, as Rivera tries to avoid the shot.
Stephens clobbers Rivera with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL2#
Rivera pushes Stephens up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Stephens has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Rivera clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#T3#
Stephens is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Rivera up.
Stephens is riding his opponent, not letting Rivera buck him off.
Stephens is looking to control Rivera but Rivera is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Rivera is in bad spot here.
Stephens lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Stephens cracks Rivera with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Rivera from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Stephens slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Rivera is trying to get back to his feet but Stephens has full control of the position and if anything, Rivera has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T4#
Stephens slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Stephens has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Rivera.
Stephens lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Stephens.
Stephens has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Rivera.
I would not like to be Rivera right now.
Rivera is trying to get back to his feet but Stephens has full control of the position and if anything, Rivera has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Stephens lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Rivera hold on?!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rivera wants to control his opponent's hands but Stephens gets his hands free.
Stephens gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. #ROC#Rivera is rocked!
Stephens throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Rivera!
Rivera is still in real trouble! Can Stephens finish him?
Stephens is not going to allow Rivera to sit and survive in this position.
Stephens lands a series of strikes from the back and Rivera goes limp! The ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Neil Stephens!
Neil Stephens took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Yo, guys, this is crazy! I can't believe I won... like I just work hard, and kinda know things can happen, so you go with it. But I'll this one man, no question!'. |
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Event:
RMMA - Los Angeles 2
Date: Sep 13, 2025 |
#R1#
Stephens dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stephens wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#TD#
Mcdonald scores with a takedown into Stephens's guard.
Stephens keeping moving, preventing Mcdonald from controlling successfully.
Stephens is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mcdonald is controlling him.
Stephens is trying to keep Mcdonald in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcdonald trying to control but Stephens is working from the bottom. #T1##ES2#
Stephens uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Stephens changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stephens looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mcdonald steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stephens.
Mcdonald avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mcdonald misses with the combination.
Mcdonald doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stephens lands with a straight right. Mcdonald didn't see that one coming.#TD#
Mcdonald drives through with a takedown into Stephens's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Stephens is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mcdonald defends well.
Mcdonald works over Stephens with some ground and pound from guard.#T2#
Stephens is looking to stand back up but Mcdonald counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Stephens. #SUB#
Mcdonald is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stephens has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mcdonald seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Stephens has a hand on Mcdonald's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Mcdonald takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#SUB#
Mcdonald has hold of Stephens's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Stephens manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Stephens can't escape the position.
#T3#
Stephens is still trying to improve position.
Mcdonald takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Stephens can't escape the position.
Stephens turns into Mcdonald and is now in his guard.
Mcdonald wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Mcdonald had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stephens defends it easily.
Mcdonald 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#
Stephens wants to get back to his feet.
#T4#
Stephens keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stephens looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB#
Stephens is defending against the submission attempts here by Mcdonald.
Stephens won't allow Mcdonald to pass to mount.
Stephens wants to control but Mcdonald is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Mcdonald is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Nick Mcdonald will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Stephens throws a shot to the body.
Stephens misses with a body shot.
Mcdonald swinging wildly here.
Stephens is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mcdonald rather than just go for the knockout.
Stephens connects with a looping right hand.
Mcdonald takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mcdonald swings widly with a right hand
and Stephens cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mcdonald shoots in for a takedown but Stephens shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcdonald throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stephens connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mcdonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stephens.
Some wild striking there from Mcdonald.
And Stephens tries to counter it with a takedown but Mcdonald pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Stephens throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Mcdonald takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stephens slips a jab from Mcdonald.
Nick Mcdonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcdonald misses with a takedown
enabling Stephens to counter with a crisp jab.
Stephens throws a shot from downtown. Mcdonald moves away and avoids it.
A combination from Mcdonald does no damage.
Stephens connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mcdonald. Mcdonald circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Neil Stephens seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Mcdonald looking to score a takedown here. Stephens is defending well but Mcdonald drives through and ends up in Stephens's guard.#ES2#
Stephens has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Mcdonald has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Stephens has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mcdonald wants to get back to striking at distance but Stephens won't allow it.
Mcdonald has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Stephens is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Mcdonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Stephens drags the fight down to the ground.
Stephens looking for a sweep. Not yet Stephens, not yet.
Mcdonald keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stephens's head.#T2#
Stephens tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mcdonald stops Stephens from standing up.
Mcdonald won't allow Stephens to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Stephens looking for a guillotine here but Mcdonald defends easily.
Mcdonald in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Mcdonald avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mcdonald landing some decent shots from guard. #T3#
Mcdonald trying to control but Stephens is working from the bottom.
Stephens wants to sweep here but Mcdonald controlling him for the moment.
Mcdonald won't allow Stephens to get back to his feet.
Mcdonald cracks Stephens with a solid left hand.
Mcdonald tries to free his leg and advance position but Stephens is retaining full guard.
Mcdonald throws a big right hand that misses.
Mcdonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Stephens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stephens is looking to stand up but Mcdonald isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stephens lands an overhand right.#T4#
Mcdonald moves forwards but Stephens connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mcdonald takes one to the side of the head.
Stephens scores with a body shot.
Mcdonald steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stephens.
Mcdonald takes one on the button.
Mcdonald misses with a right hand
and Stephens counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Some wild striking there from Mcdonald.
Mcdonald throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mcdonald slips under a jab.
Stephens misses with a wild body shot.
Stephens misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mcdonald.
Mcdonald looks to land a combination but Stephens avoids it well.
Stephens drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mcdonald defends it well.
Nice uppercut lands for Stephens. That snapped Mcdonald's head back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Neil Stephens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Mcdonald's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Mcdonald tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stephens swivels and escapes.
Mcdonald uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stephens.
Mcdonald looks to throw the jab but Stephens is out of range.
Stephens feints the counter takedown.
Mcdonald shoots and misses
and Mcdonald takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mcdonald takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stephens ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stephens fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mcdonald takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stephens misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mcdonald.
Mcdonald misses with a two punch combination.
Stephens lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#TD#
Mcdonald scores with a takedown into Stephens's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mcdonald stopping the sweep attempt from Stephens.
Stephens is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mcdonald is controlling him. #T1#
Mcdonald scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mcdonald won't allow Stephens to sweep him here.
Stephens will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Stephens is trying to control the position from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Stephens looking for a sweep. Not yet Stephens, not yet.
Stephens throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stephens slips a jab and a cross from Mcdonald.
Stephens takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mcdonald shoots in looking for a takedown. Stephens tries to sprawl out of it but Mcdonald keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stephens manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Mcdonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcdonald looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stephens is fending him off so far but Mcdonald persists. Nope, Stephens circles away and we're back to standing.
Mcdonald walks into a stiff left hand from Stephens.
Mcdonald takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stephens slips a jab from Mcdonald.
Mcdonald tries for a takedown but Stephens circles away easily
and Stephens counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mcdonald misses with a double jab
and Mcdonald takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mcdonald takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mcdonald walks into a straight right hand from Stephens.#T3#
Stephens connects with a jab.
Mcdonald throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mcdonald misses with a body shot.
Stephens throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mcdonald sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mcdonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stephens drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mcdonald defends it well.
Mcdonald throws a series of punches but Stephens moves out of range.
And Stephens tries to counter it with a takedown but Mcdonald pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Stephens lands a nice looking body shot.
Stephens lands an overhand right.
Stephens connects with the punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stephens.#ROC2#Mcdonald is rocked!
Mcdonald blocks a jab.
Oh Mcdonald is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nick Mcdonald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mcdonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stephens with the counter takedown but Mcdonald avoids it easily.
Stephens misses with a wild combination.
Mcdonald seems to have got his legs back now.#T4#
Stephens scores with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mcdonald misses with a double jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stephens, as that shot connected.
Mcdonald rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stephens moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD#
Mcdonald scores with a takedown into Stephens's guard.
Mcdonald throws a big elbow that misses.
Stephens has momentary wrist control but Mcdonald slips an elbow through the middle.
Stephens manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mcdonald manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Stephens missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stephens preventing the sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Neil Stephens comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stephens has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neil Stephens!
Post fight, an emotional Neil Stephens said 'Yo, guys, this is crazy! I can't believe I won... like I just work hard, and kinda know things can happen, so you go with it. But I'll this one man, no question!'.
Nick Mcdonald was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back.'. |
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Event:
RMMA - Fight Night 14
Date: Aug 16, 2025 |
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Gallegos.
A little jabbing left from Stephens on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stephens changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gallegos!
#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Stephens enables Gallegos to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Stephens manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2#
Stephens has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Gallegos has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stephens tries to score a body lock takedown but Gallegos shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
I was talking to Gallegos's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Gallegos is trying to break the clinch but Stephens is controlling him.
Gallegos wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stephens has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Gallegos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Gallegos does no damage.
Stephens swinging wildly here.
Stephens moves out of range as Gallegos strikes.
Stephens avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Stephens misses.
Gallegos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Stephens was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gallegos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stephens sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stephens throws a series of punches but Gallegos avoids them all with ease.
Gallegos bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stephens's head.
Gallegos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stephens. #T1#
Stephens ducks under a wild hook from Gallegos.
Gallegos misses with a lunging right hand
and Gallegos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gallegos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stephens throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gallegos blocks a jab.
Gallegos tests Stephens's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stephens misses with an uppercut. Gallegos saw that one coming.
Stephens looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Stephens steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gallegos.
Gallegos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stephens changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Good work by Stephens as he checks the leg kick.
Gallegos throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Stephens counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gallegos won't be happy with that.
Gallegos on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gallegos tries to get out of the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gallegos is not content to let Stephens control the position.
Stephens working away.
Stephens trying to control the position but Gallegos is working away.
Stephens connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Gallegos some visible discomfort.
#T2#
Gallegos is trying to buck Stephens off.
Stephens trying to control the action but Gallegos is working from the bottom.
Stephens lands a nice forearm strike.
Gallegos gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Stephens avoids the attempt from Gallegos to control.
Gallegos is trying to escape the mount.
Stephens working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Gallegos tries to reverse the position but Stephens maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gallegos is working hard here to advance position.
Gallegos wants to try and get back to his feet.#T3#
Gallegos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stephens lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Stephens looking to finish Gallegos with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gallegos!
Stephens landing punches. #ROC2#Gallegos is rocked!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gallegos is desperately trying to improve his position but Stephens has a good base and remains in mount.
Gallegos knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stephens on the ground.
Gallegos wants to control but Stephens is having none of it.
Gallegos is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Gallegos is bucking up trying to escape but Stephens cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Oh Gallegos is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stephens lands a big elbow - Gallegos is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Gallegos is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Neil Stephens!
Neil Stephens took some time post fight to say the following; 'Yo, guys, this is crazy! I can't believe I won... like I just work hard, and kinda know things can happen, so you go with it. But I'll this one man, no question!'. |
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Event:
RMMA 27 - Robben v Tea 3
Date: Jul 12, 2025 |
#R1#
Stephens steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Markus.
Stephens scores with a jab to the body.
Dan Markus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stephens dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Markus moves forwards but Stephens connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stephens definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stephens jabs Markus right on the nose. Markus blinks but takes it well.
Stephens slips a jab from Markus.
Stephens appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Stephens swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab, jab by Stephens - just one landing.
Stephens scores with a shot to the body.
Stephens misses with a jab, cross combination.
Markus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stephens lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Markus at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stephens scores with a hook.
Stephens shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stephens keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
Stephens scores with a hook to the body. Markus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stephens fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Markus on the side of the head.
Stephens is looking to wear down Markus with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Stephens tries to bum rush Markus with a series of wild strikes but Markus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Markus throws a leg kick
and Stephens counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dan Markus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#KD#
Stephens sends Markus crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Stephens is motioning to the referee to let Markus up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Markus is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stephens moves in close and cracks Markus with a massive right hand! Markus, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Stephens!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Neil Stephens!
Post fight, Neil Stephens took to the microphone: 'Yo, guys, this is crazy! I can't believe I won... like I just work hard, and kinda know things can happen, so you go with it. But I'll this one man, no question!'. |
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Event:
RMMA 21 - Casteel v Kataski
Date: May 31, 2025 |
#R1#
A jab from Stephens finds it's way through Loveless's defenses.
Stephens throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Loveless is looking to counter punch.
A jab from Stephens finds it's way through Loveless's defenses.
Stephens lands a slapping body shot.
Stephens throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stephens throws a lazy uppercut
and Loveless counters with a stiff right hand.
Stephens throws a poor cross that misses
and Loveless counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Loveless showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stephens.
Loveless on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Loveless fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stephens manages to avoid it.
Neil Stephens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Loveless takes a swing at Stephens's ribcage but misses.
A nice side step and Stephens releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Stephens throws a series of punches but Loveless moves out of range.
Loveless throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stephens with the counter takedown but Loveless avoids it easily.
Stephens clobbers Loveless with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stephens moves out of range as Loveless strikes.
Loveless tests Stephens's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stephens misses with a hook
and Loveless cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Loveless lands a body shot.
Loveless blocks a jab.
Loveless fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stephens manages to avoid it.#T2#
Loveless catches Stephens with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stephens takes a swing at Loveless's ribcage but misses.
Stephens takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd cheers as Stephens lands an impressive looking overhand right. Loveless doesn't seem phased though.
Stephens takes one to the side of the head.
Loveless lands a lovely overhand right.
Stephens throws a looping overhand right but Loveless ducks down to avoid it.
Stephens fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Loveless looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Loveless uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stephens.
Stephens misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Loveless counter with a right hand.
Loveless jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T3#
Stephens ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Stephens.
We've been told by Loveless's head coaches at Kitano Fight Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Stephens works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The fighters circling - Stephens throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Loveless throws a shot from downtown. Stephens moves away and avoids it.
Stephens ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Loveless is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Stephens misses with a right hand
and Loveless counters with a stiff right hand.
Stephens moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T4#
Stephens misses with an uppercut
and Loveless counters with a stiff right hand.
Stephens throws a left and a right that both miss
and Loveless counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Loveless cracks Stephens with an open hand slap.
Stephens takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stephens misses with a hook
and Loveless counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Loveless walks into a jab.
A jab from Stephens finds it's way through Loveless's defenses.
Stephens shoots in for a takedown but Loveless shows good takedown defense.
A telegraphed right hand from Stephens misses the target.
Stephens throws a big shot that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Billy Loveless will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Loveless takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stephens keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Loveless throws a big shot that misses.
Stephens misses with a hook to the body
and Loveless cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stephens takes a swing at Loveless's ribcage but misses.
Stephens fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Loveless on the side of the head.
Stephens misses with a right hand
and Loveless connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephens throws a sloppy body shot
and Loveless counters with a stiff right hand.
Stephens throws a combination that misses
and Loveless counters with a stiff right hand.
Loveless ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Stephens misses with a left hand
and Loveless counters with a nice body shot.
Loveless lands a nice shot to the body.
Stephens misses with a right hand
and Loveless cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Billy Loveless is winning the standup battle so far.
Loveless waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stephens.
Stephens throws a hook but Loveless blocks it.
Loveless scores with a nice head shot.
Loveless throws a body punch but Stephens moves out of range.
Loveless uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stephens.
Loveless looks to score with a jab to the body but Stephens is just out of range.
Stephens lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
Loveless looks to land a left hand but Stephens moved out of range nicely.
Stephens changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Stephens might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Loveless has got the better of the exchanges.
Stephens swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Loveless counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Stephens.
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!
Stephens swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Loveless takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Loveless misses with an uppercut. Stephens saw that one coming.
Stephens has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Loveless connects with a body shot.
Nice body punch from Stephens.
A slow jab from Stephens misses its intended target.
Loveless takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T3#
Stephens throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Loveless counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stephens lands a right hook to the body.
Stephens stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Loveless misses with a hook to the body
and Stephens counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stephens throws a body punch but Loveless moves out of range.
Stephens doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stephens throws a nice looking combination but Loveless bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Loveless was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Stephens.
Loveless with a nice cross.
A big right from Loveless misses. #T4#
Loveless ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stephens misses the body punch
and Loveless counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stephens gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Billy Loveless is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stephens misses with a hook to the body
letting Loveless counter with a right hand.
Stephens works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Loveless takes one to the side of the head.
Stephens throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Loveless counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stephens thinking.
Stephens connects with a body shot.
Stephens connects with a crisp jab.
Loveless walks into a left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Billy Loveless will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Stephens uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Loveless.
A looping hook to the body misses from Loveless. Stephens does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Stephens was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stephens fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Loveless slips a jab from Stephens.
Loveless with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stephens to score with a decent uppercut.
Loveless looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stephens lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Stephens takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephens tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Loveless was well out of range. Poor timing from Stephens.
Loveless throws a lazy uppercut
and Stephens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Loveless thinking.
Stephens wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Stephens works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Loveless throws a combination. Stephens tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Stephens misses with a combination
and Loveless counters with a stiff right hand.
Loveless connects with a crisp jab.
Stephens connects with a single shot there.
Loveless waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stephens.
Loveless leaves Stephens with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It looked like Loveless was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Stephens.
Loveless dips to his left and cracks Stephens with an uppercut!#T2#
Stephens lands a really nice looking cross but Loveless seems unphased.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stephens walks into a straight right hand from Loveless.
Stephens misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stephens digs a good hook to Loveless's body.
Loveless misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stephens.
Loveless lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#ROC#Stephens is rocked!
Stephens misses with a straight right.
Loveless was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A jab lands there for Loveless.
Stephens is still on wobbly legs! Can Loveless finish him?#T3#
Stephens gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Loveless lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Stephens falls backwards - clearly groggy! Loveless dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Loveless!
Our winner, Billy Loveless, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Neil Stephens stepped up to the mic, saying 'Gonna win some, gonna lose some! Got my wife and kids back home, so just gonna take some time and reset before my next.'. |
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