Post by The Sandmen on Sept 29, 2017 9:48:05 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Stephens while Dan Miragliotta recites the rules.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Jeremy Stephens and Tatsuya Kawajiri touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Jeremy Stephens has found an opening in the defense of Kawajiri, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Kawajiri's ribs.
Kawajiri fires low kicks
punishing Stephens's legs repeatedly.
Stephens decides to launch some tentative punches
Kawajiri launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Stephens with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Solid shot from Tatsuya Kawajiri to the body.
Stephens didn't like that.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Tatsuya Kawajiri throws a combo
Stephens punches back but nobody connects.
Stephens steps forward
Tatsuya Kawajiri catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Kawajiri studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Tatsuya Kawajiri goes with a looping right hand while Jeremy Stephens jumps back and jabs
Kawajiri seems staggered and Jeremy Stephens runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Stephens cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Kawajiri can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Tremendous strikes from Kawajiri!
Some big punches are landing!
Stephens launches a stiff jab!
Kawajiri ducks that one.
Kawajiri tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Surprise roundhouse punch by Kawajiri.
It looks like Stephens was hit by a bus!
Jeremy Stephens has found an opening in the defense of Kawajiri, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Kawajiri is wobbling!
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Timely defense by Kawajiri.
Jeremy Stephens moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Jeremy Stephens and Kawajiri engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Jeremy Stephens is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Superb haymaker by Stephens
that lands on Kawajiri's face like a cannon ball!
Jeremy Stephens tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Kawajiri's face
Kawajiri's Mouth is beginning to swell
Superb haymaker by Stephens
that lands on Kawajiri's face like a cannon ball!
There is a small laceration on Tatsuya Kawajiri's Mouth
Jeremy Stephens chases Kawajiri and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Kawajiri steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Jeremy Stephens and Kawajiri engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Jeremy Stephens is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Kawajiri's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Stephens throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
A wicked punch by Jeremy Stephens
rocks Kawajiri!
Stephens launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Kawajiri's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
Kawajiri follows Jeremy Stephens
only to get counter punched in a big way! Kawajiri needs to stop playing Jeremy Stephens's game or he'll get knocked out!
Kawajiri's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Tatsuya Kawajiri's Nose
A wicked punch by Jeremy Stephens
rocks Kawajiri!
Stephens dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Kawajiri from the ground!
Stephens launches a furious hook!
That hits Kawajiri's chin like a wrecking ball! Kawajiri loses balance and goes to the mat.
Kawajiri's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Stephens is standing while Kawajiri is on the ground on his back
Jeremy Stephens creates space and allows Tatsuya Kawajiri to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Tatsuya Kawajiri is standing now.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Tatsuya Kawajiri!
Stephens ducks under...
Kawajiri clumsily fails here and it's time for Jeremy Stephens to fight back!
Stephens is holding Tatsuya Kawajiri's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tatsuya Kawajiri loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jeremy Stephens is in side mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Jeremy Stephens looks to mount Tatsuya Kawajiri...
Jeremy Stephens slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Jeremy Stephens moves to better his position on the ground...
Jeremy Stephens viciously slams hammer blows to Kawajiri's face!
Kawajiri's Forehead is beginning to swell
Tatsuya Kawajiri seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Jeremy Stephens!
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Jeremy Stephens wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Stephens drills Tatsuya Kawajiri's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough! The fight is over! Kawajiri was not intelligently defending himself!
Winner is Jeremy Stephens by TKO (GnP) at 4:42 Round 1
Statistics: Jeremy Stephens
Punches 29/40 (72%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/4 (100%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 26 s
Statistics: Tatsuya Kawajiri
Punches 7/13 (54%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 36 s
All Jeremy.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Jeremy Stephens and Tatsuya Kawajiri touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Jeremy Stephens has found an opening in the defense of Kawajiri, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Kawajiri's ribs.
Kawajiri fires low kicks
punishing Stephens's legs repeatedly.
Stephens decides to launch some tentative punches
Kawajiri launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Stephens with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Solid shot from Tatsuya Kawajiri to the body.
Stephens didn't like that.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Tatsuya Kawajiri throws a combo
Stephens punches back but nobody connects.
Stephens steps forward
Tatsuya Kawajiri catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Kawajiri studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Tatsuya Kawajiri goes with a looping right hand while Jeremy Stephens jumps back and jabs
Kawajiri seems staggered and Jeremy Stephens runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Stephens cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Kawajiri can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Tremendous strikes from Kawajiri!
Some big punches are landing!
Stephens launches a stiff jab!
Kawajiri ducks that one.
Kawajiri tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Surprise roundhouse punch by Kawajiri.
It looks like Stephens was hit by a bus!
Jeremy Stephens has found an opening in the defense of Kawajiri, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Kawajiri is wobbling!
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Timely defense by Kawajiri.
Jeremy Stephens moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Jeremy Stephens and Kawajiri engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Jeremy Stephens is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Superb haymaker by Stephens
that lands on Kawajiri's face like a cannon ball!
Jeremy Stephens tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Kawajiri's face
Kawajiri's Mouth is beginning to swell
Superb haymaker by Stephens
that lands on Kawajiri's face like a cannon ball!
There is a small laceration on Tatsuya Kawajiri's Mouth
Jeremy Stephens chases Kawajiri and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Kawajiri steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Jeremy Stephens and Kawajiri engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Jeremy Stephens is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Kawajiri's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Stephens throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
A wicked punch by Jeremy Stephens
rocks Kawajiri!
Stephens launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Kawajiri's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
Kawajiri follows Jeremy Stephens
only to get counter punched in a big way! Kawajiri needs to stop playing Jeremy Stephens's game or he'll get knocked out!
Kawajiri's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Tatsuya Kawajiri's Nose
A wicked punch by Jeremy Stephens
rocks Kawajiri!
Stephens dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Kawajiri from the ground!
Stephens launches a furious hook!
That hits Kawajiri's chin like a wrecking ball! Kawajiri loses balance and goes to the mat.
Kawajiri's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Stephens is standing while Kawajiri is on the ground on his back
Jeremy Stephens creates space and allows Tatsuya Kawajiri to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Tatsuya Kawajiri is standing now.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Tatsuya Kawajiri!
Stephens ducks under...
Kawajiri clumsily fails here and it's time for Jeremy Stephens to fight back!
Stephens is holding Tatsuya Kawajiri's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tatsuya Kawajiri loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jeremy Stephens is in side mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Jeremy Stephens looks to mount Tatsuya Kawajiri...
Jeremy Stephens slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Jeremy Stephens moves to better his position on the ground...
Jeremy Stephens viciously slams hammer blows to Kawajiri's face!
Kawajiri's Forehead is beginning to swell
Tatsuya Kawajiri seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Jeremy Stephens!
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Jeremy Stephens wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Stephens drills Tatsuya Kawajiri's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough! The fight is over! Kawajiri was not intelligently defending himself!
Winner is Jeremy Stephens by TKO (GnP) at 4:42 Round 1
Statistics: Jeremy Stephens
Punches 29/40 (72%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/4 (100%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 26 s
Statistics: Tatsuya Kawajiri
Punches 7/13 (54%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 36 s
All Jeremy.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!